Austin City Council approves second resolution to increase safety on Rainey Street
The City Council passed another resolution to make the entertainment district safer. The resolution tasks the interim city manager to look into installing HALO cameras around the area and working with bars to prevent over-serving.
Austin City Council to hear resolution to make Rainey Street safer
Council member Zo Qadri will present his resolution to make Rainey Street safer at this Thursday's meeting. This comes after the recent deaths of Jason John and Jon Honey, whose bodies were discovered in Lady Bird Lake near the bar district.
Safety measures to increase in Rainey Street area after recent drownings, city says
Almost a week after a body was found in Lady Bird Lake near Rainey Street, the City of Austin announced increased safety measures around the area this weekend.
No foul play suspected in recent Lady Bird Lake deaths, police say
Jonathan Honey is the second person whose body was found in Lady Bird Lake in the past two months, and one of several cases like this in recent years.
Latest body found in Lady Bird Lake renews safety concerns
Loved ones of Austin man Jason John are calling for safety improvements along Rainey Street near Lady Bird Lake after another body was found in the lake Saturday afternoon.
Man found in Lady Bird Lake dies from accidental drowning: autopsy report
On April 1, a man was found in Lady Bird Lake near Rainey Street, Austin police said. It was later determined he died from an accidental drowning.
Blue-green algae seen at Red Bud Isle, Jessica Hollis Park
Blue-green algae, which may be toxic, has been seen at Red Bud Isle on Lady Bird Lake and Jessica Hollis Park on Lake Austin, says the Austin Watershed Protection Department.
Body found in Lady Bird Lake: ATCEMS
An adult was pronounced dead at the scene, says ATCEMS.
Families of loved ones lost along dark trail near Rainey Street call for lights, cameras
One by one, family and friends of those who died or were severely injured near the Lady Bird Lake Trail by Rainey Street spoke directly to members of the Austin City Council to beg for change.
Man charged with murder in death at Lady Bird Lake: Affidavit
Investigators with the Austin Police Department said shell casings, left all over the city, led them to the murder suspect.
Missing Austin man Jason John's body found in Lady Bird Lake, police say
A body found Monday night in Lady Bird Lake was missing Austin man Jason John.
Family searching for Austin man who went missing walking home from Rainey Street
Family and friends from all over the country are searching for an Austin man who was reported missing on Sunday.
8 people involved in two-vehicle crash near Lady Bird Lake
Four adults were transported to area hospitals, one with critical life-threatening injuries, one with potentially serious injuries and two with minor, non-life-threatening injuries.
Man shot, killed before crashing truck into Lady Bird Lake identified
Austin police say a man was pulled from a truck that went off the road into Lady Bird Lake, and he appeared to have gunshot wounds.
Body found in Lady Bird Lake: ATCEMS
A 911 caller reported finding a person in Lady Bird Lake who was later pronounced dead by ATCEMS.
Lady Bird Lake water rescue turns into recovery mission
A swimmer reportedly went under the water and failed to resurface, prompting a rescue effort Saturday evening.
Zebra mussels infest Lake Walter E. Long, other Texas lakes at risk
Lake Walter E. Long is infested with zebra mussels, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
New pedestrian, bicycle bridge over Lady Bird Lake to be completed by 2026
A new pedestrian and bicycle bridge is coming to the east side of Lady Bird Lake. Construction on the project is expected to be completed in 2026.
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.
Body found floating in Lady Bird Lake, ATCEMS says
A person has been pronounced dead on scene after ATCEMS and Austin Fire responded to a report of a person floating in Lady Bird Lake.