Colorado River

Seven types of freshwater mussels found in Central Texas have been listed for protection under the Endangered Species Act.

Six Texas freshwater mussels, the 'livers of the rivers,' added to endangered species list

Freshwater mussels can pump and filter eight to 15 gallons of water a day, cleaning rivers and streams. Six of the 50 mussels that call Texas home are federally protected by Monday’s listing.

The award-winning design of the Miró Rivera restroom on the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail near downtown Austin.

Arts & Culture

Austin's award-winning Lady Bird Lake loo is the place to go

Sally Verrando

This episode of the KERA video series "The Shape of Texas" explores the unique architecture of the first Lady Bird Trail restroom in Austin.

Because rice farming is so water intensive, many wonder whether the industry will survive in Texas.

News

Downstream of Austin, Texas rice farmers face another year without Colorado River water

Mose Buchele

Continuing drought means Texas rice farmers will not receive water from the Lower Colorado River Authority in 2023.