Rivers and dams in Texas confront public rivers fate
Nature Notes laments rivers dying as dams and channelization threaten waterways. It cites John Graves, the Omnibus Rivers and Harbors Flood Control Act, and Clopton Crossing Dam on the Blanco with costs and opposition from Texans. It urges public appeals to OMB and congressional appropriations committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corp of Engineers
Congress
Texas
Clopton Crossing
Blanco
New Braunfels
Canyon Dam
Clapton Crossing
Office of Management & Budget
House
Senate
Dam controversy over Edwards Aquifer and Fort Worth dam plan
A column argues against a large Fort Worth dam to recharge the Edwards aquifer. It cites the Corps of Engineers refusal to use the dam for recharge, warns of flooding bottomlands and displacing landowners, and suggests natural recharge could supply water for decades. It urges serious consideration of alternative flood control methods.
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Washington
Corps of Engineers
Fort Worth
Edwards
Preacher's Corner Faith and the meaning of belief
The piece explains that faith is not proven by science or reason but accepted through God's word. It compares belief in distant nations and historic figures to trust in revelation and cites 1 John 5:9. It argues that human testimony mirrors divine testimony and faith goes beyond mere intellectual assent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
China
Japan
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Wimberley
Faith as Life in Wimberley and Trust in God
The piece extols positive attitudes in Wimberley and a deep, practical faith. It compares faith to safe reliance on engineers, pilots, and surgeons, and cites St James and St Paul to argue that faith must show in good works, love, courage, and surrender to God’s will.
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Wimberley
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Guadalupe St
Paradise Valley
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Morrison & Morrison, Inc
Carl and
Pauline
Sonny & Son
Enco
Enco Station
Colloquium Books
Colorado
San Marcos
U-Saw
Drug Mart
Wayne Holloway
Jim Bob Kriegel
Manchaca
Austin
Lila
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