Texas drops planned 10-foot Lake Austin drawdown after businesses warn of layoffs
Austin officials have shelved plans to lower Lake Austin by 10 feet after business owners said the move…
City cancels planned drawdown of Lake Austin
The city of Austin has decided not to lower water levels in Lake Austin next month. The reversal…
Invasive hydrilla is taking over Lake Austin, Texas, and drought is making it harder to stop
Lake Austin is dealing with fast-growing hydrilla — an invasive aquatic plant whose spread is nearing an all-time…
City could lower Lake Austin to combat invasive hydrilla
The city of Austin is considering lowering Lake Austin by 12 feet to combat hydrilla, an invasive aquatic…
Austin considers Lake Austin drawdown in 2026 for maintenance despite hydrilla concerns
AUSTIN, Texas — The City of Austin is considering a potential drawdown of Lake Austin in 2026 to…