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.
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.
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.
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.
Lago Vista house fire burns over Lake Travis; house 'a total loss'
A large structure fire is burning near Lago Vista, according to Lake Travis Fire Rescue.
A large structure fire is burning near Lago Vista, according to Lake Travis Fire Rescue.
1-acre brush fire under control in Lake Travis
Lake Travis Fire Rescue crews responded to a one-acre brush fire on Hudson Bend Road Sunday.
Lake Travis Fire Rescue crews responded to a one-acre brush fire on Hudson Bend Road Sunday.
Woman rescued from Lake Travis near Bob Wentz Park
A woman was rescued from Lake Travis near Bob Wentz Park Thursday evening.
A woman was rescued from Lake Travis near Bob Wentz Park Thursday evening.
Several Central Texas cities announce water restrictions
While cities like Blanco are in the most severe stage of water restrictions, other Central Texas communities are also announcing restrictions.
While cities like Blanco are in the most severe stage of water restrictions, other Central Texas communities are also announcing restrictions.
Fireworks spark brush fire in West Travis County
A 2-alarm brush fire that damaged two homes in West Travis County was started by fireworks, according to Lake Travis Fire Rescue.
A 2-alarm brush fire that damaged two homes in West Travis County was started by fireworks, according to Lake Travis Fire Rescue.
Lake Travis low, but not expected to hit record low levels
The lowest Lake Travis has been is 614.18 feet in 1951. The lake currently sits at just under 637 feet.
The lowest Lake Travis has been is 614.18 feet in 1951. The lake currently sits at just under 637 feet.
Body of missing child recovered from Lake Travis
The body of a child was recovered from Lake Travis Tuesday night, Travis County officials said.
The body of a child was recovered from Lake Travis Tuesday night, Travis County officials said.
Lake Travis boat ramps close due to low lake levels
Multiple boat ramps around Lake Travis are closed this weekend due to low lake levels, leaving some boaters high and dry this holiday weekend.
Multiple boat ramps around Lake Travis are closed this weekend due to low lake levels, leaving some boaters high and dry this holiday weekend.
LCRA urges Central Texans to use water wisely due to continuing drought
LCRA is encouraging smart water management practices as drought continues across much of Central Texas.
LCRA is encouraging smart water management practices as drought continues across much of Central Texas.
Boat ramp at Mansfield Dam Park to close due to low water levels
According to the LCRA, as of June 28, Lake Travis was 637.67 feet above mean sea level. That’s the lowest it’s been since 2015.
According to the LCRA, as of June 28, Lake Travis was 637.67 feet above mean sea level. That’s the lowest it’s been since 2015.
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.
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.
Crews recover body of missing man in Lake Travis
The Travis County Sheriff's Office said they have recovered the body of a missing man in Lake Travis.
The Travis County Sheriff's Office said they have recovered the body of a missing man in Lake Travis.
Central Texans enjoy Lake Travis over Memorial Day despite low lake levels
Lake Travis is only 46% full. The low lake levels are discouraging some central Texans from enjoying the lake over Memorial Day weekend.
Lake Travis is only 46% full. The low lake levels are discouraging some central Texans from enjoying the lake over Memorial Day weekend.
Decommissioned school bus catches fire in West Austin
Firefighters are asking people to avoid the area near the 1400 block of Susan Drive as firefighters work to put out the fire.
Firefighters are asking people to avoid the area near the 1400 block of Susan Drive as firefighters work to put out the fire.
Central Texas school districts cancel afterschool activities due to severe weather
In anticipation of the severe weather Thursday, some Central Texas school districts are canceling or ending afterschool activities early.
In anticipation of the severe weather Thursday, some Central Texas school districts are canceling or ending afterschool activities early.
Lake Travis ISD Board of Trustees wants to review current policy regarding books in classrooms, libraries
After more than a year of debate regarding so-called "obscene" books in schools, the Lake Travis ISD Board of Trustees expressed plans to review the district's current book review policy.
After more than a year of debate regarding so-called "obscene" books in schools, the Lake Travis ISD Board of Trustees expressed plans to review the district's current book review policy.
Central Texas weather: School closures
Central Texas school districts are monitoring weather conditions and many have decided to cancel or delay school.
Central Texas school districts are monitoring weather conditions and many have decided to cancel or delay school.