Solar panels start house fire in Lago Vista
Firefighters say solar panels started a house fire in Lago Vista on Thursday afternoon.
Lago Vista increases water restrictions due to low lake levels
The city of Lago Vista is increasing water restrictions into Level Two restrictions due to low levels in Lakes Travis and Buchanan.
Solar eclipse 2024: Central Texas school districts to close April 8
A few Central Texas school districts have announced they will close on April 8 due to the eclipse hitting Texas.
Battery-powered child's toy starts fire in Lago Vista
Firefighters say a lithium ion battery is likely to blame for a house fire in Lago Vista.
911 caller credited for saving businesses from fire in Lago Vista
An overnight fire left a restaurant damaged, but firefighters say it could have been worse.
Disabled veteran's truck robbed on Christmas morning
Steven Kelleher, a disabled veteran in Lago Vista, says he lives to help people. Now he needs help after three people were caught on camera stealing from his truck on Christmas morning.
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.
Halloween 2023: Organizations offer tips, advice to keep celebrations safe
Halloween is Tuesday, so public safety organizations are reminding everyone to keep safety in mind while celebrating.
Texas leads in the country in FFA membership
Students at Lago Vista High School are part of the staggering 170,000 members of the Texas Future Farmers of America Organization.
Lago Vista lifts water restrictions; crews find freshwater sponge in pumps
The city of Lago Vista lifted its water restrictions on Thursday. Water use had been restricted since early August, when city officials sent out an emergency alert saying that a water plant could not meet demand because of mechanical issues and low lake levels.
Lago Vista house fire burns over Lake Travis; house 'a total loss'
A large structure fire is burning near Lago Vista, according to Lake Travis Fire Rescue.
6 agencies battle house fire in Lago Vista
In addition to the house fire, at one point, firefighters say embers were traveling several hundred yards and igniting spot fires.
Lago Vista water emergency restrictions may last another week
In working this problem, officials in Lago Vista may have found a problem that may be a Red Flag for communities downstream.
One person rescued from fire in Lago Vista
Investigators are still trying to determine what caused a fire at a home in Lago Vista.
Woman accused of burying her disabled child in empty lot after not reporting his death
A 34-year-old Lago Vista woman has been charged after an investigation that began in March when police were called to assist a CPS investigator with a welfare check on a bed-bound disabled teenage boy.
Travis County jury convicts man of terroristic threats against peace officer
The Lago Vista Police Department received warrants for 39-year-old Kyle Taylor’s arrest on Sept. 8, 2022, for the offenses that took place on Sept. 7, 2022.
Boil water notice lifted for some residents in Lago Vista
The boil water notice was issued on July 6 after a reported water leak which caused system pressure to drop below the state minimum.
Fourth of July celebrations in the Austin area
Celebrate Independence Day with some of our favorite celebrations and firework shows across Austin and central Texas!
1 dead after motorcycle collision in Lago Vista: ATCEMS
1 person is dead after a motorcycle collision in the 19900 block of Boggy Ford in Lago Vista early Saturday morning.
1 injured in house fire in Lago Vista
One person was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries from a house fire in Lago Vista.