News Releases

 

2026

April

LCRA volunteers help transform Texas communities during Steps Forward Day

March

LCRA Board names acting general manager following Phil Wilson’s departure

February

LCRA streamlines access to flood data and safety resources

LCRA exploring adding another major reservoir to help meet region’s growing demands for water

January

LCRA accepting applications in January for community grants of up to $100,000

2025

December

LCRA awards almost $1.1 million in community grants

LCRA awards $17,725 grant to Laguna Vista Fire-Rescue for updated emergency gear

LCRA awards $100,000 community grant to El Progreso Memorial Library in Uvalde

LCRA awards $50,000 grant to Dove Creek VFD for station upgrades

LCRA awards $20,000 grant to help renovate Wharton County Veterans Memorial

LCRA awards $24,503 grant for renovations to new Colorado County Emergency Operations Center

LCRA awards $50,000 grant to Boling Fire Department for new refill station for air tanks

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to Wall VFD for updated safety equipment

LCRA awards $14,383 grant for upgrades to Florence Public Library

LCRA, City of Lampasas award $21,568 grant to Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Texas

LCRA awards $41,700 grant to Goldthwaite VFD for station expansion

LCRA awards $4,770 grant to restore water access at Ebony Cemetery, community center

LCRA, City of Lampasas award $50,000 grant for new shade structure at W.M. Brook Park

LCRA, PEC award $25,000 grant to Hoover Valley Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services

LCRA, PEC award $15,952 grant for new accessible restrooms at two Cottonwood Shores parks

LCRA, PEC award $23,370 grant to build a lighted pier at Lakeview Park on Lake LBJ

LCRA awards $24,403 grant to Castell VFD for new water supply to fight fires

LCRA, City of Llano award $25,000 grant to Llano Volunteer Fire Department

November

LCRA, Bandera Electric Co-op award $9,607 grant to Concan Volunteer Fire Department

LCRA, Bandera Electric Co-op award $20,236 grant to Castle Lake Ranch VFD

LCRA, Bandera Electric Co-op award $25,000 grant to Bandera Fire and Rescue

LCRA awards $15,856 grant for renovations to Louise rice mill

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to Palacios Preservation Association for outdoor historical exhibit

LCRA awards $3,920 grant to Palacios Community Hub for rainwater catchment systems

LCRA awards $23,100 grant to help restore historic Bronte Depot to mint condition

LCRA awards $21,158 grant to add public restrooms at Lawn City Park

LCRA awards $50,000 grant for inclusive playground at Eastland City Park

LCRA awards $15,916 grant to Merkel VFD for much-needed emergency equipment

LCRA, City of Brenham award $20,368 grant for American Legion Hall renovations

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $13,219 grant to Carmine VFD

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $25,000 grant for renovations to Carmine Hall

LCRA, City of La Grange award $5,414 grant to honor local Revolutionary War hero

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to Muldoon VFD for new brush truck, rescue equipment

LCRA, City of San Saba award $25,000 grant for improvements to baseball field at Mill Pond Park

LCRA, City of Mason award $25,000 grant to Mason VFD for utility task vehicle

LCRA, City of Brady award $50,000 grant to Frontera Healthcare Network for renovations to Brady Clinic

LCRA awards $24,800 grant for renovations to fellowship hall near Waelder

LCRA awards $22,595 grant for new playground equipment in Waelder

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $27,690 grant for helicopter landing pad

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $50,000 grant to Rockne Community Recreation Center

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $19,869 grant to Bastrop County first responders

October

LCRA, PEC award $19,125 grant for major improvements to Driftwood Community Center

Arbuckle Reservoir now operational

September

LCRA to lower Inks Lake for eight weeks beginning Oct. 1

The Highland Lakes are almost full again. Now what?

August

LCRA awards $28,400 grant to City of Burnet for upgrades to water metering system

LCRA awards $100,000 grant to City of Leander for improvements to municipal water utility

Boaters on the Highland Lakes should look out for flood debris for several more weeks

July

LCRA still advises caution on Highland Lakes

Use extra caution on the Highland Lakes after recent floods

Flood operations underway, avoid being on the Highland Lakes

Avoid the Highland Lakes at night, use extra caution during day

LCRA advises everyone to stay off the Highland Lakes for the next few days

LCRA advises people to stay off lakes Travis, LBJ and Marble Falls for the next few days

Central Texas remains in a serious drought even after recent rains

LCRA offering larger rebates for home water conservation projects

June

LCRA accepting applications in July for community grants of up to $100,000

LCRA awards more than $1.1 million in grants for community projects

LCRA, PEC award $25,000 grant for upgrades to Johnson City little league field

LCRA, PEC award $25,000 grant for new restrooms at Creekside Park

LCRA, PEC award $18,315 grant to Blanco Fire and EMS Auxiliary

LCRA, PEC award $25,000 grant to Great Springs Project for new trail, trailhead

LCRA, Bandera Electric Co-op award $21,048 grant to Utopia Volunteer EMS

LCRA awards $23,350 grant to Mountain Home VFD for new safety gear

LCRA awards $25,000 grant for new walking, biking trail in Junction

LCRA awards $24,925 grant to improve emergency room safety at Kimble hospital

LCRA, City of Waelder award $10,626 grant for upgraded equipment for Waelder firefighters

LCRA, City of Shiner award $50,000 grant for upgrades to KC Community Hall

LCRA, City of Hallettsville award $25,000 grant for new marquee at visitor center

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $25,000 grant to enhance training for rural firefighters, first responders

May

LCRA, City of Brenham award $25,000 grant for new thermal imaging cameras to help in fighting fires

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $17,478 grant to Round Top Family Library for outdoor classroom

LCRA awards $45,440 grant for upgrades at Veterans, Simmang Northwest parks

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $24,500 grant to South Lee County VFD

LCRA, City of San Saba award $6,950 grant to improve lighting at the San Saba County Rodeo Arena

LCRA awards $16,210 grant to help develop food truck park in Richland Springs

LCRA, City of Goldthwaite award $25,000 grant to upgrade school athletic facilities

LCRA, City of Brady award $24,159 grant to Brady Volunteer Fire Department

LCRA to offer two $100,000 community grants to celebrate grant program’s 30th year

LCRA Board approves business and capital plans for fiscal year 2026

LCRA says keep safety first on the Highland Lakes

LCRA, Hamilton County Electric Co-op award $24,975 grant for upgrades to Evant school playground

LCRA, Hamilton County Electric Co-op award $4,943 grant to Lometa Police Department

LCRA, Hamilton County Electric Co-op award $25,000 grant to Lometa ISD for pickleball court

LCRA, Hamilton County Electric Co-op award $50,000 grant to Shive VFD

LCRA, City of Bellville award $24,700 grant to add air conditioning at Concordia Hall

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to Cat Spring Volunteer Fire Department

LCRA, City of Flatonia award $19,805 grant to upgrade Flatonia soccer field

LCRA awards $24,960 grant for upgrades to Eagle Lake Recreation Center

LCRA awards $18,758 grant for upgrades at Columbus Community Park

LCRA awards $19,857 grant to Sunrise Beach VFD

LCRA, PEC award $19,543 grant to Cassie VFD and EMS

LCRA awards $24,902 grant for new warning system at Llano low-water crossing

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to improve boat ramp access at Llano County Park

LCRA awards $25,000 grant for musical playground at Friendship Park

LCRA awards $50,000 grant to Danish Heritage Preservation Society

LCRA awards $35,055 grant to Sargent Area Fire and Rescue

LCRA awards $50,000 grant to first responders for new safety equipment

LCRA awards $19,823 grant to Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department

LCRA awards $20,000 grant to Coleman County Center for Seniors

LCRA awards $50,000 grant to Bronte Community Center for major upgrade

LCRA awards $23,136 grant to Santa Anna Volunteer Fire Department for new protective gear

April

LCRA awards $10,720 grant to Odem Little League for new scoreboards

LCRA awards $4,730 grant to Berclair VFD for new protective equipment

LCRA awards $25,000 grant for outdoor fitness court in Kenedy

LCRA awards $4,861 grant to Smiley Marshal’s Office for safety equipment

LCRA sets meeting for May 13 to receive comments on proposed quarry

LCRA Volunteers Take on Projects in 35 Texas Communities During Steps Forward Day

March

LCRA awards $114,600 in grants to two Travis County utilities for water conservation projects

Driving across the dry lakebed at Lake Buchanan is allowed in certain circumstances

Continuing drought triggers increased restrictions for LCRA water customers

February

LCRA announces 2025 schedule for property owners who want to treat invasive aquatic vegetation

LCRA may limit customers to once-a-week outdoor watering beginning in March

2024

December

LCRA accepting applications in January for community grants

LCRA awards almost $900,000 in grants for community projects

LCRA awards $50,000 grant to Frelsburg Volunteer Fire Department

LCRA, City of Brenham award $4,896 grant for new lights at high school theater

LCRA, City of Brenham award $10,000 grant to Brenham Heritage Museum

LCRA awards $11,437 grant for improvements to Stafford Opera House

LCRA, PEC award $24,438 grant to Lakeway Police Department for new lifesaving medical equipment

LCRA and Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $23,819 grant to Prairie Hill-Rocky Hill Volunteer Fire Department

LCRA and Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $18,123 grant to Meyersville Volunteer Fire Department

LCRA, City of La Grange award $25,000 grant for improvements to masonic lodge

LCRA, City of Giddings award $25,000 grant for improvements to American Legion Hall

LCRA, City of La Grange award $23,684 grant to renovate restrooms in school district’s 1938 Hermes Gym

LCRA, City of Giddings award $20,080 grant to Lee County Little League

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $17,710 grant to Blue VFD

November

LCRA, City of Cuero award $18,568 grant to Cuero Volunteer Fire Department

LCRA, City of Luling award $25,000 grant for air conditioning in Luling Foundation’s demonstration barn

LCRA awards $25,000 grant for improvements to the Luling Civic Center

LCRA, City of Cuero award $50,000 grant to expand Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum

LCRA awards $4,938 grant to Ander-Weser Volunteer Fire Department

LCRA, PEC award $7,488 grant to Bergheim Volunteer Fire Department

LCRA, Bandera Electric Co-op award $50,000 grant to Frio Canyon Parks Association

LCRA, Coastal Bend radio coalition join forces to keep first responders connected outside their service areas

LCRA awards $15,715 grant to Matagorda Historical Society for upgrades at Heritage Park

LCRA awards $50,000 grant for new roof at historic Blessing Hotel

LCRA awards $24,967 grant to renovate local Knights of Columbus Hall

LCRA awards $25,000 grant for upgrades to Richland Hall

LCRA awards $12,767 grant to City of Mason for new disc golf course

LCRA, City of Goldthwaite award $23,498 grant for improvements to golf course clubhouse

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $24,400 grant to Bastrop County First Responders

October

LCRA awards $24,974 grant to Tom Green County for park improvements

LCRA awards $23,582 grant to Crockett County Museum for new sign

LCRA awards $20,214 grant to Junction After School Program, Family Center

LCRA, PEC award $50,000 grant to Kimble County EMS for new ambulance

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to Fredericksburg Volunteer Fire Department

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to City of Coleman to help residents keep properties up to code

LCRA awards $13,430 grant to Comanche Shores VFD

LCRA awards $22,249 grant to Bangs VFD for life-saving equipment

LCRA awards $24,996 grant to Coleman County Youth Activity Center for major renovations

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to Tow Volunteer Fire Department

LCRA, PEC Award $25,000 grant to Falls on the Colorado Museum

LCRA awards $7,478 grant to promote water conservation

July

LCRA offers more ways to save with expanded WaterSmart rebate program

Water conservation continues to be vitally important, especially during hot summer months

June

LCRA accepting applications in July for community grants

LCRA awards more than $1 million in grants for community projects

LCRA awards $9,161 grant to Edwin Wolters Memorial Museum

LCRA, City of Yoakum award $25,000 grant for digital sign at high school

LCRA awards $50,000 grant to Belmont Volunteer Fire Department

LCRA, City of San Marcos award $9,885 grant to Hays County

LCRA, City of Llano award $13,265 grant to Llano County for emergency equipment

LCRA, PEC award $24,000 grant to Kempner Volunteer Fire Department

LCRA, City of San Saba award $50,000 grant to San Saba Volunteer Fire Department

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $25,000 grant for new cultural center

LCRA, City of La Grange award $23,500 grant for new generator at emergency shelter

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to Sheridan Community Center

LCRA awards $4,800 grant for upgrades to historic building in Columbus

LCRA returns to Stage 1 of its drought response as lake levels increase

May

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to Oakridge Volunteer Fire Department

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $14,112 grant to Rosanky Community Center Association

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $41,278 grant to Paige Community Club

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $15,868 grant to Dime Box Heritage Society

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $20,371 grant for St. John Colony Civic Center

LCRA, City of Lexington award $25,000 grant for new lighting at ball fields

LCRA, PEC award $15,708 grant to Hays County ESD #6

LCRA, City of Luling award $20,336 grant for Fritz Zedler House repairs

LCRA’s Memorial Day message: Stay safe on the Highland Lakes

LCRA Board approves business and capital plans for fiscal year 2025

LCRA, City of Goldthwaite award $25,000 grant for repairs to Mills County Historical Museum

LCRA, City of Lampasas award $25,000 grant to Lampasas Trails

LCRA, Hamilton County Electric Co-op award $19,172 grant to Adamsville VFD

LCRA, Hamilton County Electric Co-op award $10,716 grant to American Legion Post 487

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to Cat Spring Agricultural Society

LCRA, City of Bellville award $25,000 grant for modernized community message board

LCRA awards $4,796 grant for upgrades to popular community hall in Eagle Lake

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to Columbus Volunteer Fire Department

LCRA awards $25,000 grant for Kingsland Community Park Hall renovations

LCRA, PEC award $25,000 grant to Horseshoe Bay Fire Department

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to Olden Volunteer Fire Department

LCRA awards $17,432 grant to Brookesmith Volunteer Fire Department

LCRA awards $39,780 grant to Blanket Volunteer Fire Fighters Association

LCRA, Bandera Electric Co-op award $8,760 grant to Pipe Creek VFD

LCRA awards $20,000 grant to Kinney County Fire Rescue

LCRA awards $8,538 grant to the City of Brackettville for new UTV

LCRA, City of Brady award $25,000 grant for cardiac equipment for McCulloch County Hospital District ambulance

LCRA awards $17,920 grant to Pontotoc Ranch Fire Association

LCRA awards $50,000 grant for new Schleicher County library

April

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to Northside Center for new restrooms

LCRA awards $14,526 grant to Matagorda Volunteer Fire Department

LCRA awards $2,850 grant to Palacios museum

LCRA awards $50,000 grant to Ledbetter VFD

LCRA, City of Brenham award $25,000 grant to Unity Theatre Company

LCRA awards $25,000 to City of Brenham for new mobile message boards

LCRA Volunteers Take on Projects in 30 Texas Communities During Steps Forward Day

LCRA to build second unit at new peaker power plant in Central Texas

LCRA announces new schedule, rebates for managing invasive aquatic vegetation on lakes Inks, LBJ and Marble Falls

March

First of 10 new floodgates installed at Wirtz Dam

Most LCRA agricultural customers will go without Highland Lakes water in 2024

February

LCRA limits outdoor watering to once a week until the drought eases

January

LCRA community grant program accepting applications through January

2023

December

LCRA awards almost a million dollars in grants to support dozens of community projects

LCRA, Bandera Electric Co-op award $25,000 grant to Bandera American Legion

LCRA, Bandera Electric Co-op award $19,320 grant to Utopia Volunteer Fire and Rescue

LCRA, PEC award $24,750 grant for new gear to Round Mountain VFD

LCRA, PEC award $19,800 grant to help Hays County firefighters save lives

LCRA, PEC award $8,800 grant for Commemorative Air Force Museum upgrades

LCRA, City of Goldthwaite award $8,253 grant for improvements to community theater

LCRA, Hamilton County Electric Co-op award $32,464 grant to Lometa VFD

LCRA awards $20,846 grant to revamp community center to assist in disaster relief

LCRA, City of San Saba award $16,940 grant for library renovations

LCRA, City of Bellville award $18,010 grant to Bellville Pickleball League

LCRA, City of Bellville award $25,000 grant for purchase of mobile command center

LCRA awards $20,000 grant for improvements at Hempstead City Hall

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to Shelby Volunteer Fire Department

LCRA, City of Weimar award $50,000 grant to Weimar VFD for updated safety gear

LCRA and City of Giddings award $25,000 grant to Lee County Youth Center

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $10,000 grant to Winchester Area Civic Association

LCRA, City of La Grange award $25,000 grant for shade structure at park playground

November

LCRA awards $7,098 grant to Rising Star VFD for new communications equipment

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to Eastland County Museum

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $25,000 grant to Maxwell Community VFD

LCRA, City of Smithville award $25,000 grant to Lost Pines Artisans Alliance

LCRA awards $12,908 grant to Gonzales Healthcare Systems for life-saving equipment

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $50,000 grant to Caldwell County first responders

LCRA awards $5,000 grant for rainwater harvesting project in downtown Kerrville

LCRA awards $20,797 grant to Medina County for all-terrain vehicle

LCRA, City of Hallettsville award $25,000 grant to Hallettsville Lions Club for park renovations

LCRA awards $8,180 grant to Falls City ISD for new communication tools

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to Kenedy VFD for new specialized radios

LCRA, City of Lampasas award $25,000 grant for upgrades to 580 Sports Complex

LCRA, City of Lampasas award $12,359 grant to Lampasas Community Gardens

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $24,238 grant to Red Rock Community Center

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $25,000 grant for upgrades to basketball court and playground

LCRA awards $12,404 grant to Valley Spring VFD for new firefighter gear

LCRA, City of Llano award $25,000 grant for renovations of historic building facades

LCRA awards $47,665 grant for improvements to Richland Springs ballfield

LCRA awards $10,897 grant for new AC/heating units at Lohn event center

October

LCRA awards $13,440 grant to Cisco Fire Department

LCRA awards $10,200 grant for improvements to Rockwood Community Center

LCRA awards $25,000 grant for heart monitor to West Coke County EMS

LCRA awards $10,200 grant for upgrades to Prairie Edge Museum

LCRA awards $50,000 grant for park upgrades in McCamey

LCRA awards $17,360 grant for upgrades to historic building in Upton County

LCRA awards $10,000 grant to expand Matagorda County Museum exhibition space

LCRA awards $25,000 grant for repairs to Eagle Lake public swimming pool

LCRA awards $50,000 grant to Friends of the Palacios Library

Staying serious about water conservation

September

LCRA working to meet future water needs in fast-growing areas

August

‘Be LakeWise’ on the Highland Lakes over the holiday weekend

LCRA testing detects toxic algae in Lake LBJ and Inks Lake

LCRA urges cutbacks in outdoor watering as severe drought persists

LCRA TSC works to storm harden transmission lines in northern Travis County

LCRA selects Fagen, Inc. to design and build new peaker power plant in Central Texas

July

LCRA strongly encourages additional water conservation as lake levels decline

LCRA awards $15,000 grant to boost water conservation efforts in new developments

June

LCRA offering rebates for milfoil management on Lake LBJ, Inks Lake

LCRA urges everyone to use water wisely

LCRA offering grants of up to $50,000 for community projects

LCRA awards nearly $815,000 in grants to support community projects

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $25,000 grant to upgrade park in Carmine

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $15,000 grant for upgrades to Burton Park

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $25,000 grant to Tanglewood VFD

LCRA and PEC award $25,000 grant to Lights Spectacular

LCRA, PEC award $21,795 grant for upgrades to historic building in Dripping Springs

LCRA, PEC award $31,300 grant to Sandy Harbor Volunteer Fire Department

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to the James Dick Foundation for the Performing Arts

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $25,000 grant to Lincoln Volunteer Fire Department

LCRA, City of Bellville award $50,000 grant to Bellville Little League for new lighting

LCRA awards $50,000 grant to Eagle Lake VFD for roof replacement, new lighting

LCRA, City of Flatonia award $13,311 grant to Flatonia VFD

LCRA, PEC award $24,771 grant to Florence Volunteer Fire Department

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $9,730 grant for Bastrop pickleball court lights

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $25,000 grant to Bastrop County firefighters

LCRA, Bandera Electric Co-op award $25,000 grant to Greater Medina Lake Little League

LCRA awards $43,850 grant to Kimble Rural Fire Department

LCRA, City of Goldthwaite award $25,000 grant to Goldthwaite botanical gardens

LCRA awards $5,000 grant to Melvin Community Center

May

LCRA and PEC award $24,000 grant for community pavilion in Blanco

LCRA, Travis County Sheriff’s Office urge everyone to stay safe on the water this summer

LCRA Board approves business and capital plans for fiscal year 2024

‘Be LakeWise’ when visiting the Highland Lakes

LCRA, City of Weimar award $24,924 grant for electrical upgrades to Veterans Memorial Hall

LCRA awards $25,000 grant for electronic public message marquee in Lexington

LCRA awards $22,931 grant for safety, rescue gear to Eula VFD

LCRA awards $46,800 grant to Talpa Volunteer Fire Department

LCRA, City of Smithville award $15,920 grant to update historical museum building

LCRA, City of Bastrop award $25,000 grant to Bastrop Little League

LCRA, City of Shiner award $25,000 grant to Shiner Academic and Athletic Foundation

LCRA Awards $25,000 grant to Winchell Volunteer Fire Department

LCRA, City of Brady award $10,638 grant to McCulloch County Historical Theater Society

LCRA awards $12,713 grant for new playground equipment at Brady Lake

LCRA awards $24,820 grant to Grape Creek VFD

LCRA awards $24,000 grant to Palacios Volunteer Fire Department

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to Matagorda County for two all-purpose ATVs

LCRA awards $13,448 grant to Sheffield VFD

April

LCRA volunteers take on projects in 30 communities during Steps Forward Day

March

LCRA selects Caldwell County for site of new peaker plant

No Highland Lakes water available for LCRA agricultural customers this year

February

LCRA awards $100,000 grant to Lake Travis-area water district to aid in water conservation efforts

January

LCRA to build new peaker power plant to help support Texas electric grid

LCRA begins major improvement project at Wirtz Dam

Refill of Lake Marble Falls set to begin Monday, Jan. 16

LCRA awards more than $985,000 in community grants

LCRA, City of San Saba award $25,000 grant to help with emergency responses

2022

July

Drought conditions require LCRA to cut off Highland Lakes water for agricultural customers

2020

February

State approves updated Water Management Plan for lakes Buchanan, Travis


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