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When Construction Closed Stacy Pool
In 2019, a construction project on the nearby MoPac Expressway caused damage to the springs that feed Big Stacy Pool. The project involved the construction of a new bridge over the springs, and during the construction, some of the springs were diverted and...
The Edwards Aquifer
The Edwards Aquifer is a vital source of drinking water for millions of people in central Texas. It is a karstic aquifer, which means that it is made up of limestone that has been dissolved by groundwater, creating a network of underground caves and springs. The...
Conflicts of Interest
On July 19, 2023, at 6 pm, the City of Austin Ethics Review Commission will hold a preliminary hearing of Tina Renaldi, a member of the City of Austin’s Parks and Recreation Board for having failed to recuse herself from the Parks and Recreation agenda item pertaining...