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.

Lake Travis ISD considers banning 2 books from school library

Lake Travis ISD is considering banning two books at its high school library. The books in question are "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl" and "The Haters" both written by Jesse Andrews.

Wimberley QB named one of Texas Class 4A prep football players of the year

Multiple Central Texas high school football players were recognized recently on the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association's lists.

Lake Travis parents call for expulsion of students following peanut allergy incident

Lake Travis ISD parents spoke out and asked the school board to enforce more severe discipline against two football players who were accused of purposefully exposing a teammate to an allergen.

Central Texas elections: 10 school districts call for bond, VATRE elections

Ten Central Texas school districts have called elections for Nov. 7, with five calling for a VATRE, or Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election.

Lake Travis-area businesses hopeful after recent rainfall

Businesses around and near Lake Travis are hopeful after rainfall on Sunday afternoon. Lake levels remain at 38 percent full, a small relief from 32 percent just a week ago.

29th annual Lake Travis Cleanup brings hundreds of volunteers

Volunteers gathered at Lake Travis Sunday for the annual Lake Travis Cleanup, a tradition that has been happening in Austin for nearly 30 years.