Lake Travis ISD calls $703M bond election for November
The major components of the bond include a new high school, two new elementary schools, additions and upgrades to Lake Travis High School, renovations and improvements, technology, land acquisitions and more.
The major components of the bond include a new high school, two new elementary schools, additions and upgrades to Lake Travis High School, renovations and improvements, technology, land acquisitions and more.
Lake Travis ISD starts school year with major bus driver shortage
Out of 75 Lake Travis ISD positions, 39 of them are vacant.
Out of 75 Lake Travis ISD positions, 39 of them are vacant.
Lake Travis boat ramps closed due to low lake levels
Only four out of 13 boat ramps at Lake Travis are open and projections show the level of the lake is likely to drop another foot in a week.
Only four out of 13 boat ramps at Lake Travis are open and projections show the level of the lake is likely to drop another foot in a week.
Recruiting efforts working to fill teacher vacancies for some Central Texas districts
Studies show stress from the pandemic, being underpaid, and political issues are some reasons for this teacher shortage, so many Central Texas schools worked to fix those issues ahead of recruiting.
Studies show stress from the pandemic, being underpaid, and political issues are some reasons for this teacher shortage, so many Central Texas schools worked to fix those issues ahead of recruiting.
Major bus driver shortage as Lake Travis ISD starts school year
Lake Travis ISD said out of about 80 bus driver positions, the district only has about half that number on staff.
Lake Travis ISD said out of about 80 bus driver positions, the district only has about half that number on staff.
Low water levels close boat docks at Jones Brothers Park
At Jones Brothers Park in Jonestown, all boat docks are closed because the shoreline isn't safe. Only Boat Ramp No. 3 is open.
At Jones Brothers Park in Jonestown, all boat docks are closed because the shoreline isn't safe. Only Boat Ramp No. 3 is open.
Texas lake levels falling fast as drought continues
Still plenty of water in Lake Travis, but well below normal for this time of year.
Still plenty of water in Lake Travis, but well below normal for this time of year.
Lake fun in Texas: Water activities in the summer
It's hot out and there are lots of ways to cool down in the triple-digit heat, like heading out to an area lake.
It's hot out and there are lots of ways to cool down in the triple-digit heat, like heading out to an area lake.
List of Central Texas school districts' first day of school
Back to school is just around the corner, and Del Valle is the first district in the area to kick off classes, on Tuesday, August 9.
Back to school is just around the corner, and Del Valle is the first district in the area to kick off classes, on Tuesday, August 9.
Body of missing swimmer at Lake Travis recovered
Austin-Travis County EMS recovered the body of a missing swimmer on Lake Travis Wednesday afternoon.
Austin-Travis County EMS recovered the body of a missing swimmer on Lake Travis Wednesday afternoon.
List of fun things to do on hot summer days in Austin
Looking for a fun place to cool off around Austin this summer? Check out this list of summer activities.
Looking for a fun place to cool off around Austin this summer? Check out this list of summer activities.
Dropping water levels affecting emergency services on Central Texas lakes
In past drought years, ESD1 has docked at local marinas but on a temporary basis. Finding long term space now in deep water for the dock and boat is proving difficult.
In past drought years, ESD1 has docked at local marinas but on a temporary basis. Finding long term space now in deep water for the dock and boat is proving difficult.
Travis County deputies investigate third drowning on Lake Travis this year
Detectives are investigating the circumstances of the death, as is customary with any unnatural death on Lake Travis, TCSO said.
Detectives are investigating the circumstances of the death, as is customary with any unnatural death on Lake Travis, TCSO said.
Body of missing swimmer recovered from Lake Travis
On July 6, Travis County deputies found the body of a missing swimmer at Lake Travis, who went missing on the Fourth of July.
On July 6, Travis County deputies found the body of a missing swimmer at Lake Travis, who went missing on the Fourth of July.
Several dangerous incidents happen at Lake Travis on Fourth of July
An Austin man drowned in New Braunfels and there were at least three incidents at Lake Travis on the Fourth of July, officials said.
An Austin man drowned in New Braunfels and there were at least three incidents at Lake Travis on the Fourth of July, officials said.
Central Texas Water Coalition wants LCRA to change management strategy for drought response
A main part of this response involves cutting off the flow of water downstream to rice farmers. The move also is a request to local water utilities to voluntarily reduce consumption by 5%.
A main part of this response involves cutting off the flow of water downstream to rice farmers. The move also is a request to local water utilities to voluntarily reduce consumption by 5%.
Recovery underway after swimmer goes missing on Lake Travis
A recovery is underway on Lake Travis Monday afternoon after a swimmer went missing.
A recovery is underway on Lake Travis Monday afternoon after a swimmer went missing.
TCSO to increase presence on lakes during Fourth of July weekend
In anticipation of the holiday weekend, the Travis County Sheriff's Office and Lower Colorado River Authority have teamed up for a "Be Lake Wise" campaign.
In anticipation of the holiday weekend, the Travis County Sheriff's Office and Lower Colorado River Authority have teamed up for a "Be Lake Wise" campaign.
Lake Travis scuba diver recovers woman’s wedding ring, inherited family rings
For those going out on the lake this summer, Weiss recommends leaving anything valuable behind. For items that are brought on a boat, he said to put them in a dry bag and attach a floatation device.
For those going out on the lake this summer, Weiss recommends leaving anything valuable behind. For items that are brought on a boat, he said to put them in a dry bag and attach a floatation device.
Fireworks safety more important than ever due to hot, dry conditions in Central Texas
Lake Travis Fire Rescue wants to remind Texans that although fireworks are fun, they can be dangerous. People are injured and property is damaged every year due fireworks.
Lake Travis Fire Rescue wants to remind Texans that although fireworks are fun, they can be dangerous. People are injured and property is damaged every year due fireworks.