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Lady Bird Lake

News from the Lady Bird Lake neighborhood/district of Austin, Texas.

Broken gate at Longhorn Dam causes Lady Bird Lake Levels to drop, showing trash

Broken gate at Longhorn Dam causes Lady Bird Lake Levels to drop, showing trash

There is an effort to clean up Lady Bird Lake after a recent drop in lake levels unearthed trash.

January 29, 2025 9:25pm CST
Austin Water contractors temporarily fix broken gate at Longhorn Dam

Austin Water contractors temporarily fix broken gate at Longhorn Dam

A temporary fix has been made at the Longhorn Dam after a broken gate caused water levels to drop at Lady Bird Lake on Tuesday.

January 28, 2025 5:00pm CST
2 people face multiple citations after found illegally spearfishing in Lady Bird Lake

2 people face multiple citations after found illegally spearfishing in Lady Bird Lake

Two people have been caught illegally spearfishing on Lady Bird Lake. Texas Game Wardens uncovered more than 75 pounds of unlawfully taken bass.

January 6, 2025 2:47pm CST
Suspect caught snorkeling & using speargun to fish in Lady Bird Lake

Suspect caught snorkeling & using speargun to fish in Lady Bird Lake

Texas Game Wardens say two suspects face multiple citations after they were caught using illegal fishing methods and unlawfully possessing black bass in Lady Bird Lake.

January 3, 2025 10:02am CST
Next of kin located for victim found in Lady Bird Lake: APD

Next of kin located for victim found in Lady Bird Lake: APD

The next of kin for a victim found in Lady Bird Lake has been found, the Austin Police Department said.

December 18, 2024 2:04pm CST
Renewed concerns after body found in Lady Bird Lake

Renewed concerns after body found in Lady Bird Lake

There are renewed concerns after a woman's body was found in Lady Bird Lake over the weekend.

December 2, 2024 5:19pm CST
Body of homeless woman found at Lady Bird Lake; APD investigating

Body of homeless woman found at Lady Bird Lake; APD investigating

The body of a homeless woman was found in Lady Bird Lake by a kayaker early Sunday morning, says the Austin Police Department.

December 1, 2024 8:33pm CST
New details released in death of man pulled from Lady Bird Lake

New details released in death of man pulled from Lady Bird Lake

The Austin Police Department has released some new details about a man they say went into the water at Lady Bird Lake and did not resurface.

October 2, 2024 4:37pm CDT
Body found near Lady Bird Lake; APD investigating

Body found near Lady Bird Lake; APD investigating

The Austin Police Department is investigating after a body was found near Lady Bird Lake.

September 18, 2024 4:03pm CDT
Paddle for Puppies raises nearly $15K for APA!'s Puppy Parvo ICU

Paddle for Puppies raises nearly $15K for APA!'s Puppy Parvo ICU

The 13th annual Paddle for Puppies event on Lady Bird Lake raised nearly $15,000 to support Austin Pets Alive's efforts to treat and research canine parvovirus.

August 25, 2024 7:16pm CDT
Body found in Lake Austin; investigation underway

Body found in Lake Austin; investigation underway

Police are still investigating after a body was found in Lake Austin Tuesday night.

August 7, 2024 10:25pm CDT
Wishbone Bridge traffic closures to start Monday, Aug. 5

Wishbone Bridge traffic closures to start Monday, Aug. 5

Multiple closures are expected to go into effect soon while the Wishbone Bridge at Longhorn Dam is being constructed.

August 2, 2024 2:18pm CDT
Texas search and rescue group helps look for missing people

Texas search and rescue group helps look for missing people

A search and rescue team in San Antonio is helping in the search for missing people across Texas.

August 1, 2024 7:47pm CDT
Sightings of potentially toxic algae ramp up in Lady Bird Lake

Sightings of potentially toxic algae ramp up in Lady Bird Lake

Officials are reporting a rapid surge in sightings of potentially dangerous algae at Red Bud Isle and Auditorium Shores over the last couple of weeks.

July 13, 2024 9:52pm CDT
Rainey Street District safety improvements along trail almost complete

Rainey Street District safety improvements along trail almost complete

Safety upgrades near the Rainey Street Trailhead for the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail are on track to be completed by the end of the summer.

July 1, 2024 5:55pm CDT
Austin's $25M Wishbone Bridge project to begin construction July 1

Austin's $25M Wishbone Bridge project to begin construction July 1

Construction for Austin's $25 million Wishbone-shaped bridge over Longhorn Dam and Lady Bird Lake will begin on Monday, July 1.

June 24, 2024 3:42pm CDT
Crews begin treating Lady Bird Lake to reduce toxic algae

Crews begin treating Lady Bird Lake to reduce toxic algae

Crews were out bright and early Monday applying lanthanum-modified clay to Lady Bird Lake as part of the city's effort to reduce toxic algae.

June 3, 2024 5:57pm CDT
Earth Day: Volunteers clean up Lady Bird Lake, surrounding trails

Earth Day: Volunteers clean up Lady Bird Lake, surrounding trails

Volunteers at Lady Bird Lake took part in the third annual Earth Day Lake and Land Clean Up.

April 19, 2024 1:58pm CDT
Person rescued from Lady Bird Lake near Rainey Street: ATCEMS

Person rescued from Lady Bird Lake near Rainey Street: ATCEMS

ATCEMS medics rescued an unconscious person from Lady Bird Lake near Rainey Street on Saturday.

April 13, 2024 4:32pm CDT
Body found in Lady Bird Lake; APD investigating

Body found in Lady Bird Lake; APD investigating

A body was found in Lady Bird Lake off of South Pleasant Valley Road on Saturday morning, according to Austin police.

April 13, 2024 10:42am CDT
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