Body of missing swimmer at Lake Travis recovered
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
Recovery underway after swimmer goes missing on Lake Travis
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.
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.
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.
Austin enters Stage 1 for water restrictions
The last time Austin was under Stage 1 water restrictions was back in 2018. Stage 1, this time, was triggered once again by the lower water levels on Lake Travis and Buchannan.
At least 6 storage units fully engulfed at boat, camper storage facility on Lake Travis
Lake Travis and Austin firefighters are on the scene of a structure fire at the Hudson Bend Boat and Campers Storage.
Water level at Lake Travis is at its lowest in nearly 4 years
Right now Austin is in the “conservation stage”, which includes restrictions by the day of the week and prohibits wasting water. But if Lake Travis and Lake Buchanan continue to fall, it could mean stricter Stage One Water Restrictions for Austin, possibly in the coming weeks.
Texas' most expensive home listed for $45 million and it is in Lake Travis
The Lake Travis mansion, also known as Villa Del Lago, is located at 12400 Cedar Street. The listing says the home is located just off RR620, with easy access to/from Lakeway or downtown Austin.
Body of missing swimmer recovered from Lake Travis
ATCEMS and fire crews responded just before 5:30 p.m. Saturday to a report of a missing swimmer from a boat in Devil's Cove.
Lake Travis safety checks ramping up ahead of busy season
Last year, the Travis County Lake Patrol team recovered 10 drowning victims from Lake Travis, that's a record number.
Central Texas school districts cancel activities, dismiss early due to severe weather
Many Central Texas school districts are canceling activities and dismissing early due to severe weather in the area Monday evening.
Severe weather prompts Lake Travis ISD to release students early
Lake Travis Independent School District says it is dismissing classes two hours early out of an abundance of caution due to the forecast of severe weather this afternoon.
Texas’ traditionally sleepy school board races are suddenly attracting attention — and money
As conservative parents become more frustrated with how school boards handled the pandemic, once-ignored school board elections are becoming better funded.