Person with traumatic injuries rescued at Pace Bend Park: ATCEMS
An adult patient suffered traumatic injuries at Pace Bend Park, according to ATCEMS.
Baby bald eagle rescued after falling from nest during storms
A baby bald eagle is now safe and sound with its parents after falling from its nest near Lake Travis, thanks to Austin Wildlife Rescue.
Highland Lakes less than 50% full ahead of dry, warm summer
Lake levels at Lake Buchanan and Lake Travis have not changed since January. With a warm and dry summer ahead, LCRA says there is potential for a new drought of record.
Family sues Lake Travis ISD for failing to protect student with food allergy
Lake Travis ISD is accused of failing to protect a student with a food allergy and violating constitutional rights.
Lake Travis ISD considers banning 2 books from school library
Lake Travis ISD is considering banning two books at its high school library. The books in question are "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl" and "The Haters" both written by Jesse Andrews.
Wimberley QB named one of Texas Class 4A prep football players of the year
Multiple Central Texas high school football players were recognized recently on the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association's lists.
New water restrictions enforced in west Austin, Lake Travis
Parts of Travis County will undergo new water restrictions as the drought in central Texas continues.
Lake Travis parents call for expulsion of students following peanut allergy incident
Lake Travis ISD parents spoke out and asked the school board to enforce more severe discipline against two football players who were accused of purposefully exposing a teammate to an allergen.
Lake Travis HS football player with severe allergy exposed to peanuts by teammates
Two varsity football players are accused of knowingly putting a teammate's health in danger by coating his belongings in peanut products.
Central Texas elections: 10 school districts call for bond, VATRE elections
Ten Central Texas school districts have called elections for Nov. 7, with five calling for a VATRE, or Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election.
Lake Travis-area businesses hopeful after recent rainfall
Businesses around and near Lake Travis are hopeful after rainfall on Sunday afternoon. Lake levels remain at 38 percent full, a small relief from 32 percent just a week ago.
Austin weather: Expected heavy rain unlikely to curb drought, water restrictions
Central Texas is gearing up for a deluge of rain on Thursday, Oct. 25. It's a welcome sight for many of us.
Low water levels at Lake Travis impacts Hurst Harbor Marina
According to the Lower Colorado River Authority, the water level at Lake Travis is around 628 feet.
29th annual Lake Travis Cleanup brings hundreds of volunteers
Volunteers gathered at Lake Travis Sunday for the annual Lake Travis Cleanup, a tradition that has been happening in Austin for nearly 30 years.
All boat ramps on Lake Travis closed due to low water levels
The water level has dipped below 632-feet near the Tournament Point boat ramp, according to reports from Water Data for Texas, shutting off access to Travis County Park's boat ramps on Lake Travis.
Lake levels remain low as boaters hit the water for Labor Day
Studies from Water Data for Texas show this time last year, Lake Travis was 51 percent full. Now, its at 38 percent.
Labor Day weekend: Officials advise boater safety on Lake Travis over holiday
Labor Day weekend on Lake Travis draws large crowds as the summer boating season winds down and the temperatures reach the triple digits. Game wardens and local law enforcement have joined forces to ensure boaters and swimmers keep best safety practices when on the water.
LCRA advises to 'be lakewise' over Labor Day weekend
The Lower Colorado River Authority is reminding lake-goers to "be lakewise" over Labor Day weekend. This comes after a Travis County resident swam in Lake LBJ this month, got sick from a harmful amoeba, and died.
Labor Day: LCRA shares lake safety tips ahead of holiday weekend
LCRA is reminding lake visitors of important ways to stay safe this Labor Day weekend, especially with the ongoing drought conditions on lakes Buchanan and Travis.
Austin enters stage 2 of Drought Contingency Plan
According to Austin Water, the stage two restrictions prohibit water waste, charity car washes, and the use of large fountains.