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21 fires and counting: Travis County officials urge preparedness as Central Texas wildfire season intensifies
As summer approaches, officials from Travis County, the city of Austin and local fire departments are urging residents to ...
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Lake Hartwell in Anderson contaminated with harmful blue-green algae, samples collected
South Carolina Department of Environmental Services advises residents and visitors to avoid direct contact with harmful algal ...
Paddle boarder found dead after going underwater at Lady Bird Lake, officials say
A paddle boarder who reportedly went underwater at Lady Bird Lake Saturday evening was pronounced deceased by Austin-Travis ...
LIVE BLOG: Severe weather, tornado threat in Central Texas
Severe weather is possible across Central Texas Tuesday. A Tornado Watch is in effect for most of the area until 4 p.m.
Texas May 3 elections: Voting locations in Travis, Williamson, Hays and Bastrop counties
It's time for Texas voters to cast their ballots in the May 3 general election. Here's what you need to know before voting.
Central Texas drought drains Austin area's key water suppliers
As Austin's drought conditions permeate throughout Central Texas, Lakes Travis and Buchanan report downturns in lake levels ...
How did this week's rain impact lakes Travis and Buchanan?
AUSTIN, Texas — Despite rainfall across Central Texas on Monday and Tuesday, levels at local lakes are still well below full. Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) gauges on Tuesday afternoon showed ...
After long wait, Lewis County will release updated floodplain maps for Cowlitz River in Packwood area
The Lewis County Board of Commissioners announced Friday, May 2, the upcoming release of new floodplain maps for the Packwood area. The new 100-year floodplain maps studying the Cowlitz River in the ...