Austin's Wishbone Bridge to open on Saturday

The Wishbone Bridge will officially open on Saturday, Feb. 7. It connects the Hike and Bike Trail on the east side of Lady Bird Lake.

Wishbone Bridge to open February 7
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The Wishbone Bridge will officially open on Saturday, Feb. 7. It connects the Hike and Bike Trail on the east side of Lady Bird Lake.

APD Dive Team pulls scooters out of Lady Bird Lake

Seven divers with the Austin Police Department Dive Team spent the morning pulling scooters out of Lady Bird Lake.

Scooters pulled out of Lady Bird Lake
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The Austin Police Department Dive Team pulled scooters out of Lady Bird Lake. This is their first time doing a cleanup, and they expect to find several dozen scooters underwater.

Austin's Wishbone bridge to open early 2026

There are several new additions to look forward to at Lady Bird Lake, including the opening of the Wishbone bridge.

'Rainey Street Ripper': New study looks at deaths around Lady Bird Lake

Texas State University completed a study examining deaths that happened in and around Lady Bird Lake over the past couple of decades.

Lady Bird Lake serial killer is not real, study says
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Texas State University completed a study examining deaths that happened in and around Lady Bird Lake over the past couple of decades.

City of Austin continues to treat toxic blue-green algae in Lady Bird Lake

If you noticed the water in Lady Bird Lake looks a bit cloudy, that's because the city is treating toxic blue-green algae. That algae, called cyanobacteria, has killed several dogs over the past few years.

Treating toxic algae at Lady Bird Lake
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If you noticed the water in Lady Bird Lake looks a bit cloudy, that's because the city is treating toxic blue-green algae. That algae, called cyanobacteria, has killed several dogs over the past few years.

Family remembers teen who drowned in Lady Bird Lake
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The family of 17-year-old Irewamiri Shote, who drowned in Lady Bird Lake, is remembering their loved one.

Body found in Lady Bird Lake; police believe it could be missing paddleboarder

The Austin Police Department is investigating after a body was found in the water of Lady Bird Lake. Police say it could be a teenage paddleboarder who went missing on June 1.

Paddleboarder's body recovered from Lady Bird Lake

The body of a paddleboarder has been recovered from Lady Bird Lake. The adult went under the water on Saturday and did not come back up.

Blue-green algae back at Red Bud Isle

Cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, are back in Austin, with "significant amounts" found at Red Bud Isle.