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.

All boat ramps on Lake Travis closed due to low water levels

The water level has dipped below 632-feet near the Tournament Point boat ramp, according to reports from Water Data for Texas, shutting off access to Travis County Park's boat ramps on Lake Travis.

Lake levels remain low as boaters hit the water for Labor Day

Studies from Water Data for Texas show this time last year, Lake Travis was 51 percent full. Now, its at 38 percent.

Labor Day weekend: Officials advise boater safety on Lake Travis over holiday

Labor Day weekend on Lake Travis draws large crowds as the summer boating season winds down and the temperatures reach the triple digits. Game wardens and local law enforcement have joined forces to ensure boaters and swimmers keep best safety practices when on the water.

LCRA advises to 'be lakewise' over Labor Day weekend

The Lower Colorado River Authority is reminding lake-goers to "be lakewise" over Labor Day weekend. This comes after a Travis County resident swam in Lake LBJ this month, got sick from a harmful amoeba, and died.

Labor Day: LCRA shares lake safety tips ahead of holiday weekend

LCRA is reminding lake visitors of important ways to stay safe this Labor Day weekend, especially with the ongoing drought conditions on lakes Buchanan and Travis.

Austin enters stage 2 of Drought Contingency Plan

According to Austin Water, the stage two restrictions prohibit water waste, charity car washes, and the use of large fountains.

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. 

1 dead, 5 injured including 1 trauma alert after water rescue on Lake Travis

One person is dead and another is in the hospital after a reported incident between a boat and a jet ski on Lake Travis near Point Venture, says ATCEMS.