Lake Austin

The City of Austin has extended its waterway ban until 5 p.m. on July 25, due to continued floodgate operations. This comes after the Texas Hill Country experienced historic flooding last week.

The Austin Police Department (APD) Lake Patrol Unit will be enforcing the City Ordnance that prohibits the use and operation of personal watercraft, wet bikes, motorized surfboards, and similar devices on Lake Austin.

The Lower Colorado River Authority opened two floodgates Monday morning to pass floodwaters due to heavy rain.

Austin Watershed Protection says its staff has observed thick mats of blue-green algae, some of which may be toxic, on lakes in the area.

With all the rain we've been getting, how is that affecting our lake levels?

As we dip into Memorial Day weekend, Texas game wardens and other law enforcement agencies say they are increasing patrols on land and lake.

The city says there has been a spike in hydrilla growth since last summer, and with warmer months ahead, it could become a big concern for people who want to head to Lake Austin.

More than 150 properties along Lake Austin disannexed from the City of Austin this month. This comes after decades of conflict over taxation and lack of some city services.

On Lake Austin, women dressed up as Santa’s helpers traded sleigh bells for water skis. They are spreading holiday cheer on the water.

The city is working to stop the rapid spread of hydrilla in Lake Austin.

On the surface, Lake Austin looks great, but just below the surface is a growing problem, hydrilla.

FOX 7 Austin has taken a look into the local levels at a couple of lakes and creeks since the Fourth of July floods.