Gov. Celebrates Hundreds of Megawatts Added at LCRA Peaker Power Plant Groundbreaking

  Addressing a crowd of business and energy leaders, the Governor touted the critical role the…

Governor Abbott Celebrates Hundreds Of Megawatts Added At LCRA Peaker Power Plant Groundbreaking Ceremony

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas expanding access to affordable and reliable power at a groundbreaking…

$1 million in LCRA grants awarded to community projects across Texas

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Almost $1 million in grants have been awarded to several community projects across…

LCRA looks at new water supplies for future demand in Central Texas

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Lower Colorado River Authority is planning ahead as Central Texas continues to…

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

[#item_full_content] LCRA selects Fagen, Inc. to design and build new peaker power plant in Central Texas New…

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

LCRA to build new peaker power plant to help support Texas electric grid New facility planned…

LCRA awards $5,000 grant for new life-saving gear for YMCA of Central Texas

LCRA awards $5,000 grant for new life-saving gear for YMCA of Central Texas New equipment will…

Why the LCRA power plant being built in Caldwell County isn’t like other plants

MAXWELL, Texas (KXAN) —On Friday, the Lower Colorado River Authority announced it was building a peaker…

Drought causes water cutoffs for some LCRA customers through next year

AUSTIN (KXAN) — March 1 was the Lower Colorado River Authority’s deadline to determine if water…

LCRA to build new power plant to help Texas grid

The Lower Colorado River Authority on Tuesday announced it will build a new peaker power plant…

LCRA to build new power plant to help Texas grid

The Lower Colorado River Authority on Tuesday announced it will build a new peaker power plant…

LCRA awards $25,000 grant for new sign at Riverbend Park

LCRA awards $25,000 grant for new sign at Riverbend Park New arched, lighted sign will make…

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

LCRA, City of San Saba award $25,000 grant to help with emergency responses New off-road utility…

LCRA awards more than $985,000 in community grants

LCRA awards more than $985,000 in community grants Funding for 46 projects will help first responders,…

LCRA begins major improvement project at Wirtz Dam

LCRA begins major improvement project at Wirtz Dam Project will replace dam’s 10 floodgates with new…

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

LCRA offering grants of up to $50,000 for community projects Applications for Community Development Partnership Program…

LCRA postpones refill of Lake Marble Falls

LCRA postpones refill of Lake Marble Falls Lake drawdown now set to end by early February…

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to create community exercise trail in Palacios

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to create community exercise trail in Palacios New parkland trail adjacent to…

LCRA awards $5,000 grant to Palacios Library

LCRA awards $5,000 grant to Palacios Library New security features will improve safety for visitors, employees…

LCRA awards $23,633 grant to El Campo Emergency Medical Service

LCRA awards $23,633 grant to El Campo Emergency Medical Service New emergency equipment in command vehicles…

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

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to Ottine Volunteer Fire Department New cab and chassis will make aging…

LCRA and PEC award $17,571 grant to Horseshoe Bay Nature Park

LCRA and PEC award $17,571 grant to Horseshoe Bay Nature Park New interpretive signs will help…

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $4,463 Grant to Maxwell Social Club

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $4,463 Grant to Maxwell Social Club Energy-efficient windows will increase overall…

LCRA, PEC award $24,515 grant for water tank to aid firefighting efforts

LCRA, PEC award $24,515 grant for water tank to aid firefighting efforts New rainwater catchment system…

LCRA, Bluebonnet Co-op award $23,055 grant to McMahan Community Women’s Club

LCRA, Bluebonnet Co-op award $23,055 grant to McMahan Community Women’s Club Energy-efficient upgrades will decrease operating…

LCRA, City of Goldthwaite award $20,000 grant for baseball field improvements

LCRA, City of Goldthwaite award $20,000 grant for baseball field improvements Project will enhance safety, appearance…

LCRA awards $25,000 grant for public library drive-thru window

LCRA awards $25,000 grant for public library drive-thru window Addition at the Friench Simpson Memorial Library…

LCRA, City of Goldthwaite award $10,570 grant to American Legion Post

LCRA, City of Goldthwaite award $10,570 grant to American Legion Post New electrical wiring will allow…

LCRA awards $50,000 grant for improvements at popular community park in Menard

LCRA awards $50,000 grant for improvements at popular community park in Menard American Legion Park to…

LCRA awards $16,720 grant to Doss Volunteer Fire Department

LCRA awards $16,720 grant to Doss Volunteer Fire Department New firefighting gear will replace worn, damaged…

LCRA, City of La Grange award $19,973 grant to Fayette County EMS Foundation

LCRA, City of La Grange award $19,973 grant to Fayette County EMS Foundation New all-terrain vehicle…

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $15,654 grant to Washington Volunteer Fire Department

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $15,654 grant to Washington Volunteer Fire Department New personal protective equipment…

LCRA awards $8,832 grant to New Bielau-Content Community Center

LCRA awards $8,832 grant to New Bielau-Content Community Center Parking lot, driveway repairs will improve access…

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $14,953 grant for new playground equipment

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $14,953 grant for new playground equipment Winchester church to upgrade community…

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

LCRA awards $25,000 grant to Cat Spring Volunteer Fire Department Updated pumper truck will replace aging…

LCRA awards $7,569 grant to Oakland Volunteer Fire Department

LCRA awards $7,569 grant to Oakland Volunteer Fire Department New equipment for emergency response vehicles will…

LCRA, City of Brenham award $13,478 grant for chest compression system

LCRA, City of Brenham award $13,478 grant for chest compression system Device will help medical center…

LCRA, City of La Grange award $11,901 grant for new HVAC units at live music venue

LCRA, City of La Grange award $11,901 grant for new HVAC units at live music venue…

LCRA, Bandera Electric Co-op award $24,609 grant to Utopia Volunteer EMS

LCRA, Bandera Electric Co-op award $24,609 grant to Utopia Volunteer EMS New hydraulic stretcher will improve…

LCRA, PEC award $12,287 grant to help Marble Falls Area EMS provide better patient care

LCRA, PEC award $12,287 grant to help Marble Falls Area EMS provide better patient care New…

LCRA, Bandera Electric Co-op award $25,000 grant to Medina Lake VFD

LCRA, Bandera Electric Co-op award $25,000 grant to Medina Lake VFD New fill station will allow…

LCRA, City of La Grange award $11,901 grant for new HVAC units at live music

LCRA, City of La Grange award $11,901 grant for new HVAC units at live music Upgrades…

LCRA awards $12,000 grant for new roof at popular outdoor sports court in Boerne

LCRA awards $12,000 grant for new roof at popular outdoor sports court in Boerne Court at…

LCRA awards $16,000 grant to ambulance service in Coke County

LCRA awards $16,000 grant to ambulance service in Coke County New heart monitor will help East…

LCRA awards $25,000 grant for new lighting, A/C for the Coleman Public Library

LCRA awards $25,000 grant for new lighting, A/C for the Coleman Public Library Upgrades include energy-efficient…

LCRA awards $20,004 grant for upgrades to Brownwood Art Center

LCRA awards $20,004 grant for upgrades to Brownwood Art Center New heating/cooling systems will make gallery…

LCRA, PEC award $5,000 grant to upgrade water tanks used by area firefighters

LCRA, PEC award $5,000 grant to upgrade water tanks used by area firefighters St. Luke’s Episcopal…

LCRA, PEC award $50,000 grant to support new air medical service in Blanco County

LCRA, PEC award $50,000 grant to support new air medical service in Blanco County Project will…

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

LCRA, City of Giddings award $50,000 grant to Giddings Volunteer Fire Department New brush truck will…

LCRA, City of Giddings award $25,000 grant to Combined Community Action

LCRA, City of Giddings award $25,000 grant to Combined Community Action New roof at senior center…

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

LCRA awards $24,000 grant to Deanville Volunteer Fire Department New helipad will provide a safe, designated…

LCRA awards $20,000 grant for new lighting at Harvey and Jane Mueller Rodeo Arena in Cuero

LCRA awards $20,000 grant for new lighting at Harvey and Jane Mueller Rodeo Arena in Cuero…

LCRA awards $35,371 grant to restore Mullin Community Center

LCRA awards $35,371 grant to restore Mullin Community Center New paint, foundation repairs and a refurbished…

LCRA awards $24,612 grant to develop new health and wellness trails in Goliad

LCRA awards $24,612 grant to develop new health and wellness trails in Goliad Trails near Fannin…

LCRA awards $22,456 grant to Karnes County Emergency Medical Services

LCRA awards $22,456 grant to Karnes County Emergency Medical Services New medical manikin will enhance training…

LCRA awards $50,000 grant to renovate Boling Little League facility

LCRA awards $50,000 grant to renovate Boling Little League facility New ADA-compliant restroom building will increase…

LCRA awards $50,000 grant to Bay City for new soccer fields

LCRA awards $50,000 grant to Bay City for new soccer fields New lighted soccer fields at…

LCRA awards $6,813 grant to Tri County Emergency Medical Services

LCRA awards $6,813 grant to Tri County Emergency Medical Services New CPR compression device will improve…

LCRA awards $16,580 grant to Mathis Volunteer Fire Department

LCRA awards $16,580 grant to Mathis Volunteer Fire Department New gear will provide protective equipment for…

LCRA awards $4,825 grant to Weslaco Fire Department for rescue tools

LCRA awards $4,825 grant to Weslaco Fire Department for rescue tools New forcible entry equipment enhances…

LCRA to lower Lake Marble Falls for three months to allow needed work at Starcke Dam

LCRA to lower Lake Marble Falls for three months to allow needed work at Starcke Dam…

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

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

LCRA urges visitors to ‘Be LakeWise’ and play it safe on the lakes

LCRA urges visitors to ‘Be LakeWise’ and play it safe on the lakes Swim safely, boat…

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

LCRA offering grants of up to $50,000 for eligible community projects Applications for Community Development Partnership…

LCRA awards more than $815,000 in community grants

LCRA awards more than $815,000 in community grants Projects will aid first responders, civic groups and…

LCRA, City of Hallettsville award $25,000 grant to Lavaca Swimming Pool

LCRA, City of Hallettsville award $25,000 grant to Lavaca Swimming Pool New splash pad will provide…

LCRA, City of Brady award $25,000 grant for new playground equipment

LCRA, City of Brady award $25,000 grant for new playground equipment New playscape will expand options…

LCRA and City of Shiner award $25,000 grant to Gaslight Theatre

LCRA and City of Shiner award $25,000 grant to Gaslight Theatre New, energy-efficient lighting system will…

LCRA, Bluebonnet Co-op Award $11,349 Grant to Lee County Amateur Radio Emergency Services

LCRA, Bluebonnet Co-op award $11,349 grant to Lee County Amateur Radio Emergency Services Expanded backup radio…

LCRA awards $50,000 grant for major renovations at Early park

LCRA awards $50,000 grant for major renovations at Early park New outdoor classroom and trail will…

Can this anti-voucher Texas Republican survive Abbott’s campaign blitz

State Rep. John Kuempel faces Alan Schoolcraft in a race that could help set the future……

State of Texas: ‘Contract with Texas’ aims to push House further right

   AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Both chambers of the Texas legislature are facing new pressures concerning their priorities…

Governor Abbott Champions Texas’ Electric Grid At Texas Electricity Policy Summit In Houston

Governor Greg Abbott today championed Texas’ ongoing efforts to bolster the electric grid to support the…

Several Central Texas communities going to once-a-week watering restrictions in May

   AUSTIN (KXAN) — Several Central Texas areas will soon be limited to outdoor watering no…

Agreement approved to conserve some freshwater Texas oyster species

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced on Tuesday it approved a 20-year…

A nonprofit’s solution to loneliness in Central Texas’ booming older adult population

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Walking through the Age of Central Texas in Central Austin during standard working…

Why water restrictions vary across Texas cities

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As Texas cities tighten water restrictions due to infrastructure problems, low supply and…

Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Lower Colorado River Authority Board Of Directors

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Hatch C. Smith, Jr. and David Willmann and reappointed Stephen F.…

Geraldo Can’t Stop the Stupid: Rants About ‘Politicians’ Posing With ‘Gruesome Piles of Innocent Victims’

Geraldo Rivera, the rotating liberal co-host of “The Five” on Fox News, has been on quite…

? FULL BALLOT: May 6 joint, general, special, charter and bond election

Get more election news on KSAT’s Vote 2023 page. On May 6, San Antonio voters will…

With Purdue loss, all ESPN brackets in the NCAA Men’s Tournament are officially busted

AUSTIN (KXAN) — If you made a bracket in this year’s NCAA Men’s Tournament, you’re not…

Pedestrian struck and killed by car at MoPac and Capital of Texas Highway

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A person died Sunday night after being struck by a vehicle in North…

TIMELINE: How long did it take Austin Energy to restore power during ice storm?

AUSTIN (KXAN) — At the peak of Austin’s February ice storm, almost a third of Austin…

Hamilton Pool Preserve reservations open for summer

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The temperatures are rising, meaning Austin-area pools will open for the…

Spring is getting warmer, arriving earlier

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The official start of meteorological spring (March, April and May) has arrived. Not…

Austin ISD asks for community input on new superintendent hire

AUSTIN (KXAN) — With a goal to name the next Austin ISD superintendent by July 1,…

Travis County to hold Expunction Expo to help residents clear old criminal records

AUSTIN (KXAN) – On Friday, Travis County announced it would hold its fourth Expunction Expo to…

Urruti stuns CF Montreal with late goal, lifts Austin FC to 1-0 home win

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin FC substitute Maxi Urruti broke a scoreless tie with a nifty goal…

KXAN wins 3 Texas Broadcast News Awards, named finalist for Overall Excellence

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Wednesday, the Texas Association of Broadcasters announced the 2023 Texas Broadcast News…

State of Texas: Top Republicans spar over plans for property tax relief

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Top Texas Republicans agree property tax relief is their top priority, but remain…

No. 9 Texas swarms No. 3 Kansas on defense in 75-59 win to end Big 12 regular season

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Nobody is safe in the Big 12 Conference this season. The No. 9…

Texas State system chancellor requires removal of diversity statement in hiring process

AUSTIN (KXAN) — In line with other Texas universities, the Texas State University System chancellor said…

APD investigating theft from Girl Scouts at south Austin grocery store

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department received reports of theft from a local Girl Scout…

Here’s why your car looks disgusting today

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Severe thunderstorms on Thursday resulted in isolated wind damage, scattered power outages and…

VIDEO: Watch a Lowe’s delivery truck slam into a parked vehicle and then speed off

GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) – A ring camera caught on video a delivery truck with Lowe’s branding…

7 hurt after turbulence hits Austin to Germany flight; plane lands in D.C.

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Seven people flying from Austin to Germany were taken to hospitals in the…

Travis County sends out ‘unintelligible’ emergency alert in Spanish ahead of severe weather

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Ahead of Thursday’s severe weather, the Travis County Office of Emergency Management sent…

Timeline shared of near-miss between 2 planes at Austin’s airport

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A report released Thursday afternoon sheds new light about the moment when two…

Plan promises ‘largest property tax cut ever’ in Texas

AUSTIN (Nexstar) – Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont) announced legislation that he called the “largest…

City of Austin opens short-term safe havens ahead of thunderstorm

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin said it would be opening short-term safe havens Thursday…

How Deep is Lake Buchanan in Texas?

Discover Lake Buchanan in Texas, including how deep it is, where it is located, and which…

Tracking Central Texas power outages as Austin mulls disaster declaration

AUSTIN (KXAN) — In a press conference Thursday, Travis County said it was pursuing a disaster…

Poll shows how Texans feel about state leaders, issues heading into session

AUSTIN (Nexstar) – A new poll is giving us a better idea of what Texans are…

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

Refill of Lake Marble Falls set to begin Monday, Jan. 16 All equipment should be out…

Ready to toss out your pumpkins? Here’s how to keep them out of the landfill

The U.S. produces lots of pumpkins each year — more than 2 billion in 2020 alone.…

Drawdown of Lake Marble Falls set to begin Oct. 1

Drawdown of Lake Marble Falls set to begin Oct. 1 Property owners can perform repairs on…

Raccoon to blame for power outage in Seguin on Saturday

SEGUIN, Texas – It was a weird weekend in Seguin thanks to a pesky raccoon. Nearly…

Adam Kinzinger Admits He’s a Hack, Deletes Most Embarrassing Tweet in Bizarre Tirade

As my colleague Bonchie wrote earlier, Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) dove off Pike’s Peak in a…

Raccoon causes power outage in Texas city

Nearly half of the city was without power for a few hours. SEGUIN, Texas — Everybody…

Randi Weingarten’s Attack on DeSantis Reveals Big Reason Our Schools Are In So Much Trouble

At a time when a possible Category 5 hurricane is bearing down on Florida, you would…