Tag: Aquifer
Did you think only TCEQ needs to approve Guajolote Ranch? The county and city have to, also.
July 28, 2025 – If you thought only the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has to approve of a wastewater plant for the proposed controversial…
Entire bipartisan Bexar County state House delegation urges TCEQ to reject ‘dangerous, potentially disastrous’ Guajolote Ranch permit
State House Republican Reps. Mark Dorazio (left) and John Lujan (in jacket) visit the site of what would be the entrance to Guajolote Ranch off…
As Hill Country population booms, Texas must protect precious Edwards Aquifer | Opinion
Randy Neumann, Guest columnistAustin American-StatesmanJune 6, 2025 Texas has a proud history shaped by its resilient people and natural resources. For 89 legislative sessions our…
Granting wastewater permit for Guajolote Ranch would put Edwards Aquifer at risk
A reckless decision regarding a discharge permit for Guajolote Ranch would degrade the Helotes Creek watershed and contaminate the aquifer’s dwindling recharge. By Lesli Hicks…
State administrative law judges reject science, recommend approving wastewater permit for Guajolote Ranch; proposal now goes to TCEQ commissioners for a decision
Photo caption: Austin can expect a return visit in late summer. May 20, 2025 – State administrative law judges yesterday recommended that a wastewater permit for…
Judge rules that Metro Health, after caving to Lennar, must release secret settlement
May 6, 2025 – A state district judge in Austin today ruled that the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District must release details of a settlement it negotiated…
TRO Hearing on Secret Metro Health Settlement Set for May 6
Public health agency ‘caved to Lennar, abdicated its responsibility’ April 24, 2025 – A state district court in Austin set a hearing for May 6 on…
TCEQ’s Office of Public Interest Counsel recommends denying a permit for Guajolote Ranch
March 14, 2025 – The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s Office of Public Interest Counsel (OPIC) is recommending that a wastewater permit be denied for…
Guajolote Ranch Contested Case Hearing Pulls No Punches
Feb. 28, 2025 – A three-day contested case hearing before the state on a permit that would allow an average of 1 million gallons a day…
Guajolote Ranch Developers Move Ahead, Despite No Wastewater Permit from TCEQ
Nov. 15, 2024 – Developers of the controversial Guajolote Ranch project in northwest Bexar County are moving ahead with construction plans, even though the state has yet to…