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.

Teen killed in Lake Austin boat crash was incoming Lake Travis HS freshman

The district says it will have crisis counseling teams available at Lake Travis Elementary, Hudson Bend, and Lake Travis High School beginning Wednesday, August 16. 

Missing swimmer dies in Lake Austin

A swimmer is dead after being pulled from Lake Austin Sunday night.

Personal watercrafts banned on Lake Austin for Fourth of July

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.

2 injured after boat crash on Lake Austin: ATCEMS

A boat crash on Lake Austin west of the Pennybacker Bridge has left two people in critical condition, according to ATCEMS.

ATCEMS captain reminds Austinites of water safety amid recent drownings

With the recent drowning incidents in Lake Travis, Austin Travis County EMS Captain Darren Noak wants to remind everyone of some safety reminders before hitting the water.

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.

ATCEMS station responds to 28 incidents in inaugural week

ATCEMS Medic-41, which opened last weekend, saw responses to 28 incidents in its first seven days in service.

Blue-green algae seen at Red Bud Isle, Jessica Hollis Park

Blue-green algae, which may be toxic, has been seen at Red Bud Isle on Lady Bird Lake and Jessica Hollis Park on Lake Austin, says the Austin Watershed Protection Department.

Woman dead after being pulled from Lake Austin, police say

Austin police say, just after 3:30 a.m., they received several 911 calls about someone screaming for help on Scenic Drive in West Austin. When they arrived, they found a vehicle submerged in the lake.

Austin's first multi-level H-E-B store in Lake Austin opens Feb. 15

After more than three years of pandemic interrupted construction, the Lake Austin H-E-B will open its doors Wednesday, Feb. 15.