Thousands of grass carp released into Lake Austin to control hydrilla
The city is working to stop the rapid spread of hydrilla in Lake Austin.
Grass carp released in Lake Austin to stop hydrilla
The city is working to stop the rapid spread of hydrilla in Lake Austin.
Lake Austin battles hydrilla invasion
On the surface, Lake Austin looks great, but just below the surface is a growing problem, hydrilla.
Texas flooding: How has recent rain affected local lake, creek levels?
FOX 7 Austin has taken a look into the local levels at a couple of lakes and creeks since the Fourth of July floods.
Personal watercrafts banned on Lake Austin for July 4th
The use and operation of personal watercraft, wet bikes, motorized surfboards, and similar devices on Lake Austin will be banned July 4th.
Recent heavy rain boosts lake levels in Central Texas
A rainy May and June have given Central Texas a boost in lake levels, and a big help to businesses on the water.
Electric flying boat hits the waves on Lake Austin
Navier launched a flying electric boat on Lake Austin. The company says the vessels are environmentally friendly and have zero emissions.
Personal watercrafts banned on Lake Austin for Memorial Day weekend
The Austin Police Department (APD) Lake Patrol Unit will be enforcing the City Ordnance that prohibits the use and operation of personal watercraft, wet bikes, motorized surfboards, and similar devices on Lake Austin.
Father who drowned at Emma Long Park on Easter Sunday remembered
Angel Sarvarin, 30, had come to Austin to work and send money to his family.
Body of missing swimmer recovered from Lake Austin: police
The body of a missing swimmer has been recovered from Lake Austin, says the Austin Police Department.
Woman arrested in connection with vehicle burglaries at Mount Bonnell: police
A woman has been arrested in connection with vehicle burglaries at Mount Bonnell. More charges and arrests are pending, says APD.
Body found in Lake Austin; investigation underway
Police are still investigating after a body was found in Lake Austin Tuesday night.
Body recovered from Lake Austin: ATCEMS
A body has been recovered from Lake Austin on Tuesday night, police said.
Personal watercraft ban on Lake Austin for Fourth of July
The Austin Police Department says it will ban the use of motorized personal watercrafts on Lake Austin to ensure safety for July 4th.
Portion of Redbud Trail closed due to hazardous spill: AFD
AFD reported the spill in the 1000 block of Forest View Drive just before 10 a.m. June 4.
Recent rains help out lake levels in Central Texas
The Austin area saw a significant amount of rain in the past couple of weeks. That much-needed rain helped out the lakes in our area.
Austin lakes ranked in top 10 worst places for toxic algae: study
One of the worst places in the world for toxic algae blooms is right in our own backyard. A new study gave the disconcerting title to Lady Bird Lake and Lake Austin.


















