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.
Woman rescued from Lake Travis near Bob Wentz Park
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.
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.
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.
Body of missing child recovered from Lake Travis
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Central Texas weather: School closures
Central Texas school districts are monitoring weather conditions and many have decided to cancel or delay school.
Central Texas needs lots of rain to offset big-time drought, experts say
FOX 7 meteorologist Zack Shields says more than half of Texas is under drought conditions right now.
Lake Travis house fire leaves one person injured
One person had to be treated for smoke inhalation after a house fire near Lake Travis.
Body of missing scuba diver found at Lake Travis
The identity of the diver will not be released because this is not a criminal incident, TCSO said.
Child seriously injured after being hit by vehicle near Hudson Bend
ATCEMS said the child was taken to Dell Children's with critical, life-threatening injuries.