Guadalupe Valley Lakes

Lake Dunlap Hydraulic Crest Dam Under Construction in Texas
(PR Web, 11/12/2021)

Lawsuit Filed Against GBRA Over The Draining of Lakes Gonzales and Placid
(KTSA, 11/3/2021)

Dam failures on Lake Placid giving lakefront property-owners sticker shock
(CBS KENS5, 11/2/2021)

Lake Placid spillgate deemed too dangerous to repair
(The Seguin Gazette, 10/31/2021)

GBRA Will Leave Lake Placid Spill Gates Lowered Until Further Notice
(KTSA, 10/29/2021)

Lake Placid Spillgates to Remain Lowered Until Construction Begins
(Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority News Release, 10/29/2021)

State Representative fights for funding assistance for area lakes amid dam failures
(ABC KSAT12, 10/26/2021)

Lake Placid being evaluated due to unresponsive spill gate
(ABC KSAT12, 10/26/2021)

GBRA continues to inspect dam damage
(The Seguin Gazette, 10/19/2021)

Unresponsive spill gate lowers Lake Placid
(The Seguin Gazette, 10/17/2021)

Community invited to Lake Dunlap environmental, habitat restoration workshop
(NBC News4SA, 10/15/2021)

GBRA to host public workshop Saturday for Lake Dunlap residents and users
(Texas Public Radio, 10/13/2021)

This is what Lake Dunlap Dam looks like 2 years after spill gate failure caused lake to drop 7 feet
(KSAT.com, 10/6/2021)

New Lake Dunlap dam in New Braunfels on schedule for May 2023 completion
(Community Impact, 10/6/2021)

GBRA, engineers determine lake spillgate unrepairable
(The Gonzales Inquirer, 9/2/2021)

Lake Gonzales Update
(Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority News Release, 8/18/2021)

GBRA: Gonzales Lake Spill Gate Failure Not Repairable
(KTSA, 8/19/2021)

GBRA Board Hears Recommendation on Failed Spillgate
(Texas Public Radio, 8/18/2021)

Another spill gate failure leads to partial draining of water at Lake Gonzales
(The Seguin Gazette, 8/9/2021)

Spillgate stuck open at Gonzales Dam
(The Gonzales Inquirer, 8/5/2021)

Spillgate Remains Stuck, Lake Gonzales Down 12 Feet
(Texas Public Radio, 8/4/2021)

Lake Gonzales Experiences Spillgate Failure
(Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority News Release, 8/4/2021)

GBRA Investigates Non-Responsive Spillgate at Lake Gonzales
(My Canyon Lake, 8/3/2021)

Court of appeals issues decision in lawsuit against Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority
(CBS KENS5, 7/15/2021)

Appeals Court Rules in Favor of GBRA, Homeowners Plan to Appeal
(KTSA, 7/13/2021)

GBRA Lake Property Owners to Appeal Decision in Dam Dispute
(Texas Public Radio, 7/12/2021)

Appellate court sides with GBRA in property lawsuit
(The Seguin Gazette, 7/11/2021)

Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority wins legal battle with property owners along lakes
(The Seguin Gazette, 7/9/2021)

Construction Begins on Lake Dunlap Dam
(GBRA News Release, 5/17/2021)

Construction to begin on Lake Dunlap dam after spill gate failure
(ABC KSAT, 05/19/2021)

Construction underway to restore Lake Dunlap after 2019 spill gate failure
(NBC News4SA, 05/19/2021)

Construction to begin on new Lake Dunlap Dam any day
(CBS KENS5, 05/17/2021)

2-Year Anniversary Of Lake Dunlap’s Collapsed Spill Gate Coincides With Construction Approval
(Texas Public Radio, 05/14/2021)

Lake Dunlap dam construction begins
(The Seguin Gazette, 05/12/2021)

Contractor given the green light to begin work on Lake Dunlap dam two years after spill gate failure
(Community Impact, 05/12/2021)

TWDB To Help Finance Lake Dunlap Spill Gate Repairs After 2019 Failure
(San Marcos Corridor News, 12/7/2020)

Three Lake Dunlap propositions pass; construction to begin in 2021
(Community Impact, 11/4/2020)

Flood of votes creates water districts
(The Seguin Gazette, 11/4/2020)

Lake Dunlap residents make final push to restore dam
(Community Impact,  10/5/2020)

Plan to replace Lake Dunlap Dam and restore lake will be on ballot in November
(CBS KENS5, 10/5/2020)

Plan to save Lake McQueeney now up to voters to approve
(CBS KENS5, 10/26/2020)

Commissioners Court tables resolution calling on Gov. to reappoint GBRA board
(The Gonzales Inquirer, 10/13/2020)

Judge rules property owners’ lawsuit against GBRA can proceed
(San Antonio Express-News, 8/21/2020)

‘A Great Result’ – Lakeside Property Owners Celebrate as GBRA Case Trickles Forward
(Texas Public Radio, 8/21/2020)

GBRA and Property Owners Reach Agreement on Financing, Operation, Improvement Districts
(San Marcos Corridor News, 8/5/2020)

Group looks for yes vote on new dam, Lake Dunlap’s return
(New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung, 8/4/2020)

River authority and property owners reach compromise on aging dams
(San Antonio Express-News, 8/1/2020)

Settlement reached in lawsuit related to draining of 4 GBRA lakes
(ABC KSAT12, 7/30/2020)

Settlement Reached in Guadalupe Valley Lakes Lawsuit
(Spectrum News, 7/31/2020)

Agreement reached in dam battle
(The Seguin Gazette, 7/31/2020)

Guadalupe County OKs Lake Placid water district
(The Seguin Gazette, 7/15/2020)

GBRA Provides Update on Lake Dunlap, McQueeney, Placid
(San Marcos Corridor News, 6/24/2020)

New Documents Reveal Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority’s Detailed Design for New Lake Dunlap Dam
(Texas Public Radio, 6/10/2020)

GBRA and Property Owners Back in Court Tuesday Ahead of October Trial
(Texas Public Radio, 6/9/2020)

Lawsuit between GBRA, property owners returning to courtroom
(New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung, 5/18/2020)

Judge rules Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority must turn over documents in lawsuit
(The Texas Monitor, 1/9/20)

Attorneys spar over details in GBRA dispute
(New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung, 1/8/20)

‘It’s personal’: Lake Dunlap dam fallout continues in courtroom as property owners demand GBRA hand over documents
(CBS KENS5, 1/7/20)

Judge orders GBRA to turn over some documents about failing Guadalupe River dams
(San Antonio Express-News, 1/7/2021)

County gives nod to water control district
(The Seguin Gazette, 12/18/19)

Commissioners To Decide On New Water Improvement District For Lake McQueeney
(Texas Public Radio, 12/16/19)

Attorney claims river authority is misusing funds
(The Seguin Gazette, 12/15/19)

Experts relax GBRA’s recreation ban in some parts of Lake Gonzales
(San Antonio Express-News, 11/15/19)

Judge signs second TRO against GBRA
(The Seguin Gazette, 10/31/19)

County, lake associations discuss future
(The Seguin Gazette, 10/31/19)

Lake property owners win new restraining order against GBRA
(San Antonio Express-News, 10/29/19)

GBRA getting boats to help patrol area lakes
(The Seguin Gazette, 10/27/19)

Parts of Guadalupe River Lakes Reopen After Safety Report Released
(The Rivard Report, 10/23/19)

Relief in sight for businesses, homeowners on Guadalupe River lakes
(San Antonio Express-News, 10/23/19)

Lake access opened with zone identification
(The Seguin Gazette, 10/22/19)

Gonzales Commissioners Court briefed on GBRA litigation
(The Gonzales Inquirer, 10/17/19)

Residents along Guadalupe River angry over plan to drain lakes
(The Texas Monitor, 10/15/19)

PLDA has plan, agreement to restore dam
(The Seguin Gazette, 10/11/19)

Plans Move Forward For GBRA Lake Ban, Spill Gate Inspection
(Texas Public Radio, 10/2/19)

New Braunfels Utilities reaches $36.8 million water agreement with Guadalupe Blanco River Authority
(Community Impact Newspaper, 10/1/19)

Can the GBRA take money from residents?
(New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung, 10/1/19)

GBRA responds to Publisher’s Perspective
(The Gonzales Inquirer, 9/5/2019)

GBRA Community Response
(Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, 8/30/2019)

Businesses worry about profits vanishing with lakes
(The Seguin Gazette, 8/28/19)

Future property values muddy ahead of GBRA lake drainages
(ABC KSAT 12, 8/27/19)

Residents seek legal fight with GBRA to save lakes
(San Antonio Express-News, 8/24/19)

GBRA is right to drain lakes
(San Antonio Express-News, 8/22/19)

GBRA pushes forward with lake drainage plans despite pushback
(ABC KSAT 12, 8/21/19)

GBRA sticks with decision to drain lakes despite residents’ pleas to stop
(San Antonio Express-News, 8/21/19)

GBRA pulls plug on lakes over worries about dams
(New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung, 8/16/19)

The Great Drain
(San Antonio Express-News, 8/15/19) *requires subscription

River Authority Announces Four Texas Lakes Will Be Drained To Prevent Floodgate Failure
(Texas Public Radio, 8/15/19)

‘Systematic Drawdown’
(The Seguin Gazette, 8/15/19)

GBRA to begin “systemic” draining of four remaining lakes next month
(NBC News4SA, 8/15/19)

GBRA draining four area lakes
(CBS KENS5, 8/15/19)

4 area lakes to be drained amid concerns over aging dams
(ABC KSAT 12, 8/15/19)

Four GBRA Lakes to be Drained
(WOAI Radio, 8/15/19)

Four Guadalupe River lakes to be drained after Lake Dunlap dam failure
(KTSA, 8/15/19)

Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Takes Step to Mitigate Risk Posed by Hydro Dams
(Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority News Release, 8/15/19)

GBRA Considers Emptying 4 Lakes Along Guadalupe River Out of Caution
(Spectrum News, 7/18/19)

Lake Dunlap Association Campaigning For Water District
(Texas Public Radio, 6/29/19)

Look at viable solutions for dam repair
(The Seguin Gazette, 6/26/19)

Lake Dunlap homeowners proposing to buy destroyed dam and replace it
(NBC News4SA, 6/25/19)

Residents of Guadalupe River lakes brace for worst
(San Antonio Express-News, 6/22/19)

City Releases Statement On Lake Dunlap Dam Breach, Areas Water Supply
(San Marcos Corridor News, 5/15/19)

No quick or cheap fix for dam spillway at Lake Dunlap
(NBC News4SA, 5/15/19)

Lake Dunlap to completely drain after dam failure
(The Seguin Gazette, 5/14/19)

Lake Dunlap empties after floodgate fails
(CBS Austin, 5/14/19)

Floodgate breaks at Lake Dunlap, property owners warned about rising lake levels
(NBC News4SA, 5/14/19)