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The City of Austin’s waterways ban has been lifted effective immediately.
The City will reopen Lake Austin but also extend portions of the waterways ban 48 hours.
Due to continued floodgate operations by the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), the City of Austin has extended the waterways ban currently in effect until 5 p.m., Saturday, July 25.
Central Texas is expected to get its highest air temperatures and heat indexes of the summer today. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the area in effect from noon until 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 22.
Due to continued floodgate operations at Mansfield Dam and Tom Miller Dam by the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), the City of Austin has extended the waterway ban current in effect until 5 p.m., Thursday, July 23.
Mayor Kirk Watson signed a preemptive disaster declaration ahead of expected heavy rains in Central Texas.
Press release for July 15 Pop-Up event.
The Austin-Travis County Wildfire Coalition is seeking community input on the update of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP).