FOX 7 Friday Football Game of the Week 2024: Lake Travis vs Dripping Springs

Who will win in this week's Game of the Week: the Lake Travis Cavaliers or the Dripping Springs Tigers? FOX 7 Austin's Clif Thornton previews this week's match-up.

Lake Travis ISD threat: Harris County teen arrested for terroristic threat

A Harris County teen was arrested by the Lake Travis ISD Police Department in connection with texted threats sent to a Lake Travis High School student last month.

Lake Travis water levels prompt businesses to adapt

The recent wet weather is helping the water levels at Lake Travis, but that comes after a dry summer and one business says it’s had to get creative with its operations in response.

Jetski, boat collide on Lake Travis; 3 people hospitalized

An adult and two children have been hospitalized Saturday after a jetski collided with a boat on Lake Travis Saturday afternoon.

Body recovered from Lake Travis

The search for a missing swimmer is now over after a body was found in Lake Travis.

Dog's death not connected to toxic algae: LCRA

The death of a dog that swam in Lake Travis on July 4 is not connected to toxic algae, according to test results from LCRA.

Body of missing swimmer recovered from Lake Travis: TCSO

TCSO Lake Patrol deputies and other agencies responded to a cove on Lake Travis where someone reported that a man in his 70s was missing.

Central Texas drought restrictions eased after recent storms

Officials with the Lower Colorado River Authority announced on Monday they are easing drought restrictions in our area, from Stage 2 to Stage 1. The change comes after Central Texas saw a very rainy May.

LCRA returns to Stage 1 of drought response as lake levels rise

Under Stage 1, LCRA water customers are asked reduce water use by 10% and requests its firm water customers – primarily cities, utilities and industries – implement mandatory restrictions.

Texas weather: Rain in Hill Country expected to help lake levels

Weekend rain in Texas brought flood water to parts of the Hill Country. It will trickle downstream and is expected to help with lake levels in the Austin area.

Baby bald eagle rescued after falling from nest during storms

A baby bald eagle is now safe and sound with its parents after falling from its nest near Lake Travis, thanks to Austin Wildlife Rescue.

Highland Lakes less than 50% full ahead of dry, warm summer

Lake levels at Lake Buchanan and Lake Travis have not changed since January. With a warm and dry summer ahead, LCRA says there is potential for a new drought of record.