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Austin
8:57 AM Apr 8, 2021 CDT
Harmful blue-green algae found in Highland Lakes
A sign along the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike trail reminds residents not to swim in Lady Bird Lake. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
10:14 AM Apr 7, 2021 CDT
Toxic blue-green algae found in Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake
Harmful blue-green algae continues to be present within the Highland Lakes chain. (Greg Perliski/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
9:33 AM Apr 7, 2021 CDT
‘Our 'new normal' is to treat all algae with caution’: LCRA confirms toxic blue-green algae still present in Highland Lakes
The city of Lakeway put up signage around Lake City Park after blue-green algae was detected by the Lower Colorado River Authority in March. (Greg Perliski/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
10:59 AM Mar 24, 2021 CDT
Toxins emitted by blue-green algae found in Inks Lake, Lake Marble Falls, Lake Travis
Lakeway City Council voted March 15 to approve a set of repairs to the historic Liebelt Cabin. (Brian Rash/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
9:16 AM Mar 16, 2021 CDT
Initial repairs to Liebelt Cabin approved by Lakeway City Council
Blue-green algae was identified within Lakeway City Park. (Amy Rae Dadamo/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
10:23 AM Mar 15, 2021 CDT
Toxic algae found at 10 sites on Lake Travis; pet owners urged to keep dogs out of Highland Lakes
A disaster declaration issued by the city is in place to ease damage claims made by area residents, according to Mayor Sandy Cox. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Austin
10:50 AM Mar 2, 2021 CST
Lakeway City Council extends disaster declaration for Texas winter storm
Reports surfaced Feb. 22 of dogs falling ill after swimming in Lake Travis. (Community Impact Newspaper Staff)
Austin
12:07 PM Feb 27, 2021 CST
Blue-green algae toxic to animals found in Hudson Bend area of Lake Travis
Pet owners are advised to keep their dogs out of Lake Travis. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Austin
6:58 PM Feb 25, 2021 CST
UPDATE: Lake Travis water samples show no signs of toxic algae; dog owners still urged to keep pets out of water
Reports surfaced Feb. 22 of dogs falling ill after swimming in Lake Travis. (Community Impact Newspaper Staff)
Austin
2:59 PM Feb 23, 2021 CST
Water samples analyzed following reports of dogs becoming ill after swimming in Lake Travis
At its Feb. 1 meeting, Lakeway City Council updated is master parks plan and indicated its intent to work with Legend Communities, developer of Rough Hollow, on new parkland. (Community Impact staff)
Austin
1:32 PM Feb 2, 2021 CST
Lakeway City Council approves master parks plan, updates agreement with Rough Hollow developer
Lakeway city council will consider Jan. 19 annexation of land off Tomichi Trail that may be zoned for use as a park. (Greg Perliski/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
6:29 PM Jan 18, 2021 CST
Lakeway to consider land annexation near Little Rough Hollow Cove, drawing attention of Spicewood neighbors
Liebelt Cabin in Lakeway
Austin
8:12 AM Dec 8, 2020 CST
Liebelt Cabin restoration delayed by Lakeway City Council
Texas and Lake Travis have both seen an increase in boating accidents compared to this time last year. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Austin
4:15 PM Oct 12, 2020 CDT
Texas marine officials report spike in watercraft accidents as boating industry booms
As of Aug. 3, Lake Travis is at 77% capacity, according to data from LCRA. (Brian Rash/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
6:48 PM Aug 3, 2020 CDT
LCRA: Lake Travis dips below 80%, as expected
Lake Travis should continue rising into June. (Brian Rash/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
9:15 AM Apr 11, 2020 CDT
LCRA: Lake Travis has gained 3.5 feet since mid-March
RESULTS FROM OTHER COMMUNITIES
A sign along the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike trail reminds residents not to swim in Lady Bird Lake. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
3:51 PM
Dog owners cautioned of toxic algae risk in Lady Bird Lake, Lake Austin after harmful samples found farther west
The restaurant specializes in Detroit-style pies and serves pizza, salads, appetizers and desserts as well as houses a full bar. (Courtesy Consumable Content)
Austin
7:00 PM
Via 313 pizzeria coming to Round Rock, Cedar Park; toxins found in Lake Travis and more Central Texas news
The LCRA awarded the city of Pflugerville $100,000 to upgrade the water system. (Courtesy city of Pflugerville)
Austin
12:42 PM
$100,000 grant awarded by LCRA to upgrade Pflugerville’s water system
Yonders Point, a plaza and a terraced seating area with outdoor swings and lounge chairs, will be constructed on a field southwest of the intersection of Harrell Parkway and Aten Loop. (Rendering courtesy city of Round Rock)
Austin
8:10 PM
Plaza, terraced overlook among improvements planned for Old Settlers Park in Round Rock
The city of Leander issued a Stage 3 water notice July 30. (Brian Perdue/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
9:00 AM
Facing 'severe water shortage conditions,' Leander issues Stage 3 water restrictions
Thunderstorms are forecast to reach the I-35 corridor in the evening May 15 and could persist through the early morning May 16. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Austin
2:30 PM
If severe weather hits Central Texas this weekend, governor's office says it's prepared to respond
Vehicle traffic numbers on the MoPac express lanes have plummeted since stay-at-home orders were put in place. (Amy Denney/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
1:45 PM
Mobility Authority: MoPac toll road traffic down more than 90% during stay-at-home orders
Laura Huffman has been named the new president and CEO of the Austin Chamber of Commerce. (Courtesy Austin Chamber of Commerce)
Austin
10:15 AM
Laura Huffman named as new president and CEO of Austin Chamber of Commerce
Austin
6:00 AM
Estimated $100M expansion to increase wastewater treatment capacity at plant in Round Rock
Downtown Georgetown
Austin Metro
4:36 PM
Three Georgetown projects, businesses selected as finalists in state awards