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Thanks to the good folks who showed up last night, including speakers, contributors and volunteers, for our Independent Pow Wow! We were...

Wake up, Texas! Two mega-water deals are either about to swamp us or citizens will succeed in pulling the plug. Don’t get caught thinking...

#PostOakGroundwaterConservationDistrict

Bastrop, Texas, Thursday, October 5, 2017:  Some would say only God and Mother Nature “own” the Simsboro — humanity only stewards it....

Some would say only God and Mother Nature “own” the Simsboro — humanity only stewards it. Part 1: Post Oak Savannah Groundwater...

This red alert signals a turning point in the Vista Ridge water project – aka the San Antone Hose.COME TO MILANO (MILAM COUNTY) THIS...

We are happy to provide a 29-minute video this portion of the TCEQ hearing held in Cedar Creek, Texas (Bastrop County) on September 18,...

We know you love us, we know it’s true, but do you love us enough to pay your membership dues? Nat Love, a typical cowboy in 1907, is a...

Rather than shoot from the hip on the special session, we provide for you the opinioin of Harvey Kronberg from the Quorum Report. We...

*Austin’s hotel occupancy tax (HOT) is estimated to bring in $92 million this year and likely to cross the $100 million mark next year....

by Mark Miller The Texas Railroad Commission is perhaps the most important, and yet least transparent, agency in Texas government. Its...

Michele Gangnes, a longtime fighter to protect our water and land Submitted by LIV Board Members, Calvin Tillman and Michele Gangnes As...

This Texas Tribune article “Where $507 Milliion in Texas Enterprise Funds Went” received only two comments. Is it because we feel...

“A Ranch” has applied for an 800 gallon per minute well that would fill an Olympic swimming pool almost twice a day. The permit for...

Urban and Rural Texans Asked to Boot Senate Bills 533 and 1172 Texas Municipal League and High Ranks of the Republican Party Fail Them...

This action request is for you to do today or tomorrow — but ASAP! Update Killing Amendment 6 to SB 533 — the SAWS Bid Rigging Maneuver!...

We REALLY need your help to torpedo a SAWS Vista Ridge/San Antone Hose — Amendment #6 to Senate Bill 533 — at the last minute, just like...

Time is flying in the Texas Legislature! We do not know if this alert will reach you in time to make a difference so… please do what you...

Gutting local control — this is what they were they doing after all the hubbub on bathrooms last night. You heard it here first, thanks...

This was taken from an action alert by the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance: We were successful in stalling the bad seed & sprays bill for...