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VIDEO: Drought conditions expected to cause a 20% decrease in 2025 River Region tourism if weather trends persist

admin — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 21:51:10 +0000

by Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian

03-25-25

Uvalde County Commissioners Court met on Monday, March 25th, 2025:

Diana Olvedo-Karau questions commissioners on details of its county animal control budget.

Texas Hill Country River Region Executive Director Hailey Conrad projects 20% reduction in area tourism if drought conditions persist. She went on to say that if the drought conditions persist, the HOT Tax entity also known as Visit Uvalde County plans on focusing its marketing efforts in promoting off-season events and activities.

Court approves adoption of Capt family-initiated Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone plan following suit with the City of Uvalde.

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VIDEO News Report: Commissioners Court weighs-in on Texas Legislative Session topics: Edwards Aquifer, School Vouchers, Rural EMS funding

admin — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 01:05:09 +0000

by Michael Robinson | Uvalde Hesperian
Wednesday, February 26th, 2025

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EAA Declares an Increase to Stage 5 Permit Reductions for Uvalde Pool

admin — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 16:45:13 +0000

Press Release from the Edwards Aquifer Authority San Antonio, TX –

The Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA) has declared an increase from Stage 4
to Stage 5 Critical Period Management permit reductions for Edwards groundwater permit
holders in the Uvalde Pool of the EAA’s jurisdiction within Uvalde County. The EAA officially
confirmed that the ten-day rolling average water level in the J-27 index well in Uvalde was
839.8 feet above mean sea level (ft msl) as of Saturday, April 6, 2024. The last time the EAA
declared Stage 5 for the Uvalde Pool was March of 2013.

As shown in Figure 1, the EAA Critical Period Management Plan (CPM) Stage 5 for the Uvalde
Pool reduces the annual authorized withdrawal amounts available to affected groundwater
permit holders by 44 percent. These reductions apply to all Edwards Aquifer groundwater
permit holders authorized to pump more than three acre-feet annually. This includes industrial
and agricultural users, as well as, water utilities authorized to pump water from the Edwards
Aquifer for delivery to its respective customers. All affected permit holders must also report
their pumping totals to the EAA on a monthly basis.

Residents and businesses who receive their water from a public water system should follow
their respective water provider’s directives regarding water use practices. It should be noted
that the EAA does not enforce lawn watering schedules or other general water use limitations
enacted by local ordinances. Such schedules or limitations are enforced by local municipalities
and water purveyors. The EAA does not regulate the general public, but instead regulates
Edwards well owners with withdrawal permits authorizing their right to pump from the aquifer.
The EAA is a groundwater conservation district that manages, enhances and protects the
Edwards Aquifer, a major groundwater system serving approximately two-and-one-half million
South Central Texans. The EAA jurisdiction spans across 8 counties including Uvalde, Medina,
Bexar, and parts of Atascosa, Caldwell, Guadalupe, Comal and Hays counties.

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EAA Declares Stage 4 Permit Reductions for Uvalde Pool

admin — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 13:01:22 +0000

Press release from the San Antonio, TX – The Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA)

San Antonio, TX – The Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA) has declared an increase from Stage 3 to Stage 4 Critical Period Management permit reductions for Edwards groundwater permit holders in the Uvalde Pool of the EAA’s jurisdiction within Uvalde County. The EAA officially confirmed on Sunday, March 10, 2024, that the ten-day rolling average at the J-27 index well was 841.9 feet above mean sea level (ft msl). Therefore, the EAA formally declares Stage 4 permit reductions for the Uvalde Pool.

As shown in Figure 1, the EAA Critical Period Management Plan (CPM) Stage 4 for the Uvalde Pool reduces the annual authorized withdrawal amounts available to affected groundwater permit holders by 35 percent. These reductions apply to all Edwards Aquifer groundwater permit holders authorized to pump more than three acre-feet annually. This includes industrial and agricultural users, as well as, water utilities authorized to pump water from the Edwards Aquifer for delivery to its respective customers. All affected permit holders must also report their pumping totals to the EAA on a monthly basis.
Residents and businesses within those counties who receive their water from a public water system should follow their respective water provider’s directives regarding water use practices. It should be noted that the EAA does not enforce lawn watering activities or other general water limitations enacted. Any enforcement of such activities or limitations is enforced by a municipality. The EAA does not regulate the general public, but instead regulates Edwards well owners with withdrawal permits authorizing their right to pump from the aquifer.

The EAA is a groundwater conservation district that manages, enhances and protects the Edwards Aquifer, a major groundwater system serving approximately two-and-one-half million South Central Texans. The EAA jurisdiction spans across 8 counties including Uvalde, Medina, Bexar, and parts of Atascosa, Caldwell, Guadalupe, Comal and Hays counties.

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EAA Declares Stage 4 Permit Reductions_Uvalde Pool

admin — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 14:51:29 +0000

Press release from the Edwards Aquifer Authority

San Antonio, TX – The Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA) declares Stage 4 Critical Period Management permit reductions for permit holders in Uvalde County under the purview of the Edwards Aquifer Authority within the Uvalde Pool. Today, it was officially confirmed that the ten-day rolling average at the J-27 index well was 841.9 feet above mean sea level (amsl). Therefore, the EAA formally declares Stage 4 permit reductions for the Uvalde Pool.

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The Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA) declares Stage 4 Critical Period Management permit reductions

admin — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 19:31:44 +0000

7/24/2023

07-24-2023 Press release by the Edwards Aquifer Authority

San Antonio, TX – The Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA) declares Stage 4 Critical Period Management permit reductions for counties under the purview of the Edwards Aquifer Authority – including Atascosa, Bexar, Caldwell, Comal, Guadalupe, Hays, and Medina counties within the San Antonio Pool retroactively on Friday July 21, 2023. It was officially confirmed that that the ten-day rolling average at the J-17 index well was 629.7 feet above mean sea level (amsl), and the Comal Springs was at 99 cubic feet per second (cfs). Therefore, the EAA formally declares Stage 4 permit reductions retroactively on Friday July 21, 2023.

The last time the EAA declared Stage 4 permit reductions for the San Antonio Pool was effective on October 8, 2022, when the Comal Springs ten-day rolling average was at 99 cubic feet per second (cfs).

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Solar Eclipse Coordinator position request by THCRR approved by UC Commissioner’s Court

admin — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 23:19:44 +0000

New Solar Eclipse Coordinator Position

Texas Hill Country River Region President Jamie Holmes spoke to the Uvalde Commissioner’s Court on a budget request for Hotel/Motel tax changes and proposed staffing concept.

Holmes addressed the Court requesting they approve a proposed staffing change which will give THCRR the ability to create a new Solar Eclipse Coordinator Position to lead the organization’s preparations for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse which will occur on Monday, April 8th. She stated THCRR has $400,000 budgeted specifically for eclipse preparations. The total solar eclipse is expected to bring tens of thousands of visitors to Uvalde County.

She said that while the new Eclipse Coordinator position would initially be created to help Uvalde County and the City of Uvalde prepare for the total solar eclipse event, the coordinator’s duties could extend to help coordinate other events in the county.

Drought and Summer Tourism

“We’re projecting a 15% drop in completions. It’s been a hard time for our guests,” she said referring to the drought conditions affecting tourism and hotel motel occupancy.

She also stated that river clean-up has been a priority for THCRR. She also told the court that she believes the THCRR Director’s Position has been filled.

Tax Code Change Request

Holmes also asked that the Court submit a request to the State of Texas for a tax code change which would enable THCRR to use HOT Tax monies to pay for needed security in problem areas at some of the County’s river crossings. The proposed change would also allow for a permit system which would enable the County to charge a fee to pay for needed security for certain events.

The Commissions voted to approve the proposed budget, the new Eclipse Coordinator Position and the petition to the State of Texas for the Tax Code changes.

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EAA Declares a Decrease to Stage 3 Permit Reductions for the San Antonio Pool 10.27.22

admin — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 20:33:29 +0000

San Antonio, TX – The Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA) declares a decrease to Stage 3 Critical Period Management permit reductions for counties under the purview of the Edwards Aquifer Authority – including Atascosa, Bexar, Caldwell, Comal, Guadalupe, Hays, and Medina counties within the San Antonio Pool effective yesterday, Wednesday, October 26, 2022. At the beginning of this month, the San Antonio Pool was in Stage 4 effective Saturday, October 8, 2022.

Yesterday it was confirmed that the daily mean springflow for the previous day at Comal Springs was 111 cubic feet per second (cfs). The daily mean springflow has resulted in a ten-day rolling average at Comal Springs of 100 cfs which is above the threshold for Stage 4 within the San Antonio Pool, but still within the threshold for Stage 3. Additionally, the ten-day rolling average for water levels at the J-17 index well was 632.2 feet above mean sea level (ft msl) on October 26, 2022, which is above the threshold for Stage 4 for the San Antonio Pool. Hence, the EAA formally declares a decrease to Stage 3 permit reductions.

For Immediate Release_EAA Declares a Decrease to Stage 3 Permit Reductions for the San Antonio Pool_10.27.22_

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Edward Aquifer Authority: EAA Declares a Return to Stage 2 Permit Reductions for the Uvalde Pool

admin — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 13:51:17 +0000

San Antonio, TX – The Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA) declares Stage 2 Critical Period Management permit reductions for Uvalde County under the purview of the Edwards Aquifer Authority within the Uvalde Pool effective September 10, 2022. It was officially confirmed on Saturday that the 10-day average at the J-27 index well rose to 845 feet above mean sea level. Hence, the EAA formally declares a return to Stage 2 permit reductions.

Edwards Aquifer release

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Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA) declares Stage 3 Critical Period Management permit reductions

admin — Sun, 21 Aug 2022 18:50:35 +0000

San Antonio, TX – The Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA) declares Stage 3 Critical Period Management permit reductions for counties under the purview of the Edwards Aquifer Authority – including Atascosa, Bexar, Caldwell, Comal, Guadalupe, Hays, and Medina counties within the San Antonio Pool effective Thursday, August 18, 2022. It was officially confirmed that the Comal Springs ten-day rolling average value was 101 cubic feet per second (cfs) on August 18, 2022, which is above the threshold for Stage 4 critical period management. Hence, the EAA formally declares Stage 3 permit reductions.

EAA Declares Stage 3 Permit Reductions San Antonio Pool_8.19.22

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