Four women pulled to safety after almost going over Longhorn Dam
Four women on an electric boat had to be rescued by Austin Police Department Lake Patrol after getting too close to Longhorn Dam.
Four women on an electric boat had to be rescued by Austin Police Department Lake Patrol after getting too close to Longhorn Dam.
Austin authorizes nearly $1.5M contract to manage, treat toxic algae
The Austin City Council has authorized a five-year, nearly $1.5 million contract to manage and treat toxic blue-green algae in Austin's lakes.
The Austin City Council has authorized a five-year, nearly $1.5 million contract to manage and treat toxic blue-green algae in Austin's lakes.
City of Austin announces plan to monitor lakes for harmful algae
The plan calls for monitoring Lake Austin and Walter Long Lake, and an experimental two-step treatment at Red Bud Isle.
The plan calls for monitoring Lake Austin and Walter Long Lake, and an experimental two-step treatment at Red Bud Isle.
APD Lake Patrol Unit prepares to lose two of eight officers
On August 1, two of the unit's eight officers will be moved to patrol due to department budget cuts, part of the city’s effort to “reimagine” policing.
On August 1, two of the unit's eight officers will be moved to patrol due to department budget cuts, part of the city’s effort to “reimagine” policing.
Austin Subaru to host 10th annual Paddle for Puppies event
Proceeds from the annual event on Lady Bird Lake will directly benefit Austin Pets Alive!'s Puppy Parvo Clinic.
Proceeds from the annual event on Lady Bird Lake will directly benefit Austin Pets Alive!'s Puppy Parvo Clinic.
Toxins detected in algae in Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake
Low and trace levels of toxins were found in algae samples taken from Lake Austin and Lady Bird Lake, says the city of Austin
Low and trace levels of toxins were found in algae samples taken from Lake Austin and Lady Bird Lake, says the city of Austin
Is toxic algae the new normal in area lakes?
Several of the Highland Lakes have already tested positive for toxic blue-green algae this year, says LCRA.
Several of the Highland Lakes have already tested positive for toxic blue-green algae this year, says LCRA.
Construction now complete on Austin's first dual-track trail
The city's first dual-track trail has finished construction in East Austin filling the final gap in the All Ages and Abilities Bicycle network.
The city's first dual-track trail has finished construction in East Austin filling the final gap in the All Ages and Abilities Bicycle network.
Dog's legacy lives on in special ring made by Austin-based company
Eterneva is an Austin-based business that celebrates people and pets when they pass away by making their ashes into real diamonds.
Eterneva is an Austin-based business that celebrates people and pets when they pass away by making their ashes into real diamonds.
3 suspects sought after clerk shot during aggravated robbery
The Austin Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying three suspects involved in an aggravated robbery near Lady Bird Lake that resulted in a clerk being shot.
The Austin Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying three suspects involved in an aggravated robbery near Lady Bird Lake that resulted in a clerk being shot.
Personal watercrafts abundant in Lady Bird Lake, rental companies still unable to open
Since COVID-19 cases started climbing in the Austin area, members of the Austin Rowing Club have been kept away from their favorite form on exercise.
Since COVID-19 cases started climbing in the Austin area, members of the Austin Rowing Club have been kept away from their favorite form on exercise.
Increased risk of harmful algae on Lady Bird Lake during summer
2019's algae bloom was particularly harmful to dogs, whereas at least five dogs died after swimming in Lady Bird Lake, the city says.
2019's algae bloom was particularly harmful to dogs, whereas at least five dogs died after swimming in Lady Bird Lake, the city says.
Stevie Ray Vaughan statue has a bandana mask
A bandana has been placed on the statue although it's not exactly clear if it was placed before or after a new face covering rule was announced.
A bandana has been placed on the statue although it's not exactly clear if it was placed before or after a new face covering rule was announced.
Person dies after being pulled from Lady Bird Lake
Austin-Travis County EMS says that a person was found below the Congress Avenue Bridge at around 5:45 p.m. on March 26.
Austin-Travis County EMS says that a person was found below the Congress Avenue Bridge at around 5:45 p.m. on March 26.
Fannie Davis Gazebo listed in National Register of Historic Places
Austin's Fannie Davis Gazebo is getting some national recognition.
Austin's Fannie Davis Gazebo is getting some national recognition.
Missing 21-year-old man found alive, in "very rough condition"
Christian Pugh was found on the other side of Lady Bird Lake near the Congress Avenue bridge in "very rough condition."
Christian Pugh was found on the other side of Lady Bird Lake near the Congress Avenue bridge in "very rough condition."
New batch of algae found on Lady Bird Lake shows toxins still present
New algae found on Lady Bird Lake looks similar to the type that produced toxins in July and August.
New algae found on Lady Bird Lake looks similar to the type that produced toxins in July and August.
ATCEMS: Body of man in his 30s found in Lady Bird Lake
The body of a man in his 30s was found by kayakers in Lady Bird Lake Saturday afternoon.
The body of a man in his 30s was found by kayakers in Lady Bird Lake Saturday afternoon.
Woman attacked while jogging near Krieg Softball Complex
The victim was running on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail when she grabbed from behind.
The victim was running on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail when she grabbed from behind.
Working out on Lady Bird Lake
Water activities are a fun thing to do when it's so hot outside and there's a way you can get a great workout while on a paddleboard. FOX 7's Tania Ortega is out on Lady Bird Lake with more on Hey Paddle.
Water activities are a fun thing to do when it's so hot outside and there's a way you can get a great workout while on a paddleboard. FOX 7's Tania Ortega is out on Lady Bird Lake with more on Hey Paddle.