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Breaking…TWDB Violating Texas Open Meeting Laws
Attorney and Texas open government expert Bill Aleshire, issued a warning letter to TWDB on behalf of the League of Independent Voters...
Linda Curtis
Jan 22, 20174 min read


Back in the Saddle Again…in Jeddo
This mes We here at the non-profit League of Independent Voters of Texas are back in the saddle again both in Jeddo and getting ready for...
Linda Curtis
Jan 11, 20172 min read


Remember the legislature, like the Alamo!
You haven’t heard from us much this year because the Texas legislature meets only every Please check out this notice from SAWDF about...
Linda Curtis
Oct 11, 20162 min read


Media Advisory: Lost Pines GCD expected to capitulate 46,000 acre-feet to End-Op
Media Advisory for August 10, 2016 For more info contact: Linda Curtis, 512-657-2089 Bastrop, Texas Lost Pines Groundwater...
Linda Curtis
Aug 9, 20161 min read
Correction from Simsboro Aquifer Water Defense Fund
STATEMENT OF SIMSBORO AQUIFER WATER DEFENSE FUND RE BASTROP ADVERTISER ARTICLE, JULY 21, 2016 (Note: This message is posted here on...
Linda Curtis
Jul 22, 20162 min read
Water Conservation Scorecard Released
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Contact: Matt Johnson (512) 605-6376 or matt.johnson@sierraclub.org Spanish: Paula...
Linda Curtis
May 18, 20163 min read


SAWS CEO Robert Puente Revealed
San Antonio Water System CEO Robert Puente, revealed today in this interview We have our own question for CEO Puente. When can we stop...
Linda Curtis
Apr 18, 20161 min read


Do the Texas Three Step
Do the Texas three-step to drain Vista Ridge. This Texas Tribune piece today is about the “small” victory in stopping San Antonio Water...
Linda Curtis
Apr 7, 20162 min read


Timing is everything.
Timing is everything. And the time is nigh. You must be watching the presidential follies. Whatever you think about the candidates, it’s...
Linda Curtis
Apr 4, 20164 min read
Media Advisory: Press Conference with Rep. John Cyrier and George Rice
Advisory Press Conference Tuesday, February 2, 9 am Speaker’s Room, 2W.6, Texas Capitol Rep. John Cyrier Raises Concern for...
Linda Curtis
Feb 1, 20161 min read


Wake up Texas!
Wake up Texas! Hopefully, you’re not leaning on a wall somewhere on Trigger, waiting for us to track you down. Wake up, Texas, to defend...
Linda Curtis
Jan 31, 20162 min read


Ride those water marketers high!
Ride those water marketers high! There’s lots going on, including a very important press conference and hearing at the Capitol next...
Linda Curtis
Jan 27, 20162 min read


Last night’s meeting of the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District
We meant to report to you yesterday about the Forestar Settlement on Monday night — mostly a big win for us all, BUT THEN this article...
Linda Curtis
Dec 22, 20152 min read


Precedent for groundwater policy could affect all Central Texans
We are alerting you to the possibility that an important precedent for groundwater policy, affecting all of central Texas, could be set...
Linda Curtis
Dec 20, 20152 min read


We Applaud the Lost Post Pines Groundwater Conservation District!
We applaud the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District’s decision yesterday to extend the comment period on the proposed settlement...
Linda Curtis
Dec 8, 20152 min read


Bump the Dump Victory!
Remember the efforts to “Bump the Dump” in Caldwell County? Congratulations to the residents and Caldwell Commission Alfredo Muñoz, Mary...
Linda Curtis
Dec 8, 20151 min read


URGENT: Possible settlement action by Lost Pines
This urgent message is about the possible settlement action to be taken by the Lost Pines Public comments are supposed to be in writing...
Linda Curtis
Dec 6, 20152 min read


You are cordially invited
This post is an update from the one below it: A dear friend to us all here at the League, Helen Smith, passed away on Saturday evening....
Linda Curtis
Nov 29, 20152 min read


San Antonio City Council Turned Its Back on SAWS Ratepayers
Robert Puente, SAWS CEO, turning his back on the ratepayers, was unanimously supported by a very nervous San Antonio City Council. Not...
Linda Curtis
Nov 20, 20151 min read


Miss the Forest for the Trees on Vista Ridge
You know how sometimes, in the middle of a fight, you miss the forest for the trees? We did that on Vista Majority of San Antonio’s...
Linda Curtis
Nov 18, 20151 min read
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