Llano River

Planned hydroelectric project raises concerns for Llano River

Body
In response to the Texas outages during Winter Storm Uri, a Minnesota-based company has proposed tapping into the Llano River to use the resource to create alternative energy solutions. Nelson Energy is undergoing an application process with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to receive permission to study the efficacy of a hydroelectric plant project.

Authorities investigate separate drownings in two days

Body
Game wardens and Horseshoe Bay police officials are investigating two fatalities which occurred within days of each other on Llano County waterways. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) investigators have determined an incident on the Llano River to be an "accidental drowning," while police continue to sift through clues connected to a body found floating in Lake LBJ in Horseshoe Bay.