LCRA opens two floodgates due to heavy rainfall in Central Texas
The Lower Colorado River Authority opened two floodgates Monday morning to pass floodwaters due to heavy rain.
The Lower Colorado River Authority opened two floodgates Monday morning to pass floodwaters due to heavy rain.
Toxic blue-green algae found in Austin waterways
Austin Watershed Protection says its staff has observed thick mats of blue-green algae, some of which may be toxic, on lakes in the area.
Austin Watershed Protection says its staff has observed thick mats of blue-green algae, some of which may be toxic, on lakes in the area.
Possible toxic blue-green algae found on Lady Bird Lake & Lake Austin
Austin Watershed Protection says its staff has observed thick mats of blue-green algae, some of which may be toxic, on lakes in the area.
Austin Watershed Protection says its staff has observed thick mats of blue-green algae, some of which may be toxic, on lakes in the area.
How has recent rainfall affected Central Texas lake levels?
With all the rain we've been getting, how is that affecting our lake levels?
With all the rain we've been getting, how is that affecting our lake levels?
Memorial Day lake safety: Law enforcement increasing lake patrols
As we dip into Memorial Day weekend, Texas game wardens and other law enforcement agencies say they are increasing patrols on land and lake.
As we dip into Memorial Day weekend, Texas game wardens and other law enforcement agencies say they are increasing patrols on land and lake.
Agencies increasing patrols for Memorial Day
As we dip into Memorial Day weekend, Texas game wardens and other law enforcement agencies say they are increasing patrols on land and lake. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski has the story from Lake Austin.
As we dip into Memorial Day weekend, Texas game wardens and other law enforcement agencies say they are increasing patrols on land and lake. FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski has the story from Lake Austin.
Hydrilla continues to spread in Lake Austin
The city says there has been a spike in hydrilla growth since last summer, and with warmer months ahead, it could become a big concern for people who want to head to Lake Austin.
The city says there has been a spike in hydrilla growth since last summer, and with warmer months ahead, it could become a big concern for people who want to head to Lake Austin.
Hydrilla continues to grow in Lake Austin
The city says there has been a spike in hydrilla growth since last summer, and with warmer months ahead, it could become a big concern for people who want to head to Lake Austin.
The city says there has been a spike in hydrilla growth since last summer, and with warmer months ahead, it could become a big concern for people who want to head to Lake Austin.
Body recovered from Lake Austin
Police are investigating after a body was recovered Tuesday night from Lake Austin.
Police are investigating after a body was recovered Tuesday night from Lake Austin.
Multiple Lake Austin properties disannexing from City of Austin
More than 150 properties along Lake Austin disannexed from the City of Austin this month. This comes after decades of conflict over taxation and lack of some city services.
More than 150 properties along Lake Austin disannexed from the City of Austin this month. This comes after decades of conflict over taxation and lack of some city services.
Lake Austin properties de-annexing
More than 150 properties along Lake Austin disannexed from the City of Austin this month. This comes after decades of conflict over taxation and lack of some city services.
More than 150 properties along Lake Austin disannexed from the City of Austin this month. This comes after decades of conflict over taxation and lack of some city services.
Santa's helpers spread holiday cheer on Lake Austin
On Lake Austin, women dressed up as Santa’s helpers traded sleigh bells for water skis. They are spreading holiday cheer on the water.
On Lake Austin, women dressed up as Santa’s helpers traded sleigh bells for water skis. They are spreading holiday cheer on the water.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The use and operation of personal watercraft, wet bikes, motorized surfboards, and similar devices on Lake Austin will be banned July 4th.
16th annual Flatwater's Dam That Cancer event
The 16th annual Flatwater's Dam That Cancer event is happening on Lake Austin with more than 200 paddlers. Attendees will complete a 21-mile paddle to raise money and awareness for mental health therapy for those affected by a cancer diagnosis. Good Day Austin's Tierra Neubaum has more.
The 16th annual Flatwater's Dam That Cancer event is happening on Lake Austin with more than 200 paddlers. Attendees will complete a 21-mile paddle to raise money and awareness for mental health therapy for those affected by a cancer diagnosis. Good Day Austin's Tierra Neubaum has more.
Summer lake life with Float On boat rentals
You can enjoy lake life this summer with Float On boat rentals. The company offers pontoon and wake boat rentals as well as wake surfing lessons from a world champ. Good Day Austin's Tierra Neubaum has more from Lake Austin.
You can enjoy lake life this summer with Float On boat rentals. The company offers pontoon and wake boat rentals as well as wake surfing lessons from a world champ. Good Day Austin's Tierra Neubaum has more from Lake Austin.
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.
A rainy May and June have given Central Texas a boost in lake levels, and a big help to businesses on the water.