AUSTIN, Texas — While Central Texas is getting much-needed rain, ... According to a study, LCRA staff said moving to a once-a-week watering schedule reduces annual water use by 7% to 12%.

The Lower Colorado River Authority is considering lowering the water level of Lake Austin, turning it — at least temporarily — into into a variable-level lake like Travis and Buchanan.

Austin and LCRA: Was it Good for You? What's up with the Lower Colorado River Authority? By Wells Dunbar, 10:49AM, Fri. Sep. 21, 2007 ...