Boating accidents and fatalities on the rise; TPWD stresses water safety
During the first four months of 2021, Texas recorded a 40 percent jump in open-water…
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Boating season is here; be careful
Boaters planning to hit the Highland Lakes over Memorial Day weekend won’t be alone. “Texas…
New pay station operational at Kingsland park boat ramp
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO No more honor system for boaters at Kingsland Community Park. The…
New Kali’s Law requires emergency kill switch on boats
EDITOR’S NOTE: Under the approved legislation, the law “does not require the retrofitting of any…
Be ‘carefree but not careless’ on the lakes this weekend
FROM STAFF REPORTS Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer and boating season….
Traction issues on Inks Lake boat ramp to be fixed, but it will be closed until March 2019
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS HOOVER’S VALLEY — The steep grade of the boat ramp at Inks…
TPWD reminds boaters to ‘clean, drain, dry’ vessels to stop invasive species
FROM TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT AUSTIN – As sunny days and warm weather kick…
Marble Falls officials eye possible relocation of boat ramp
CONNIE SWINNEY • STAFF WRITER MARBLE FALLS — City leaders have drafted plans to reinvent…
LCRA: Highland Lakes boaters should be extra cautious July 4
MARBLE FALLS — With fireworks displays illuminating the skies over lakes Marble Falls and LBJ on…
LCRA opens new boat ramp at Muleshoe Bend on Lake Travis
SPICEWOOD — The Lower Colorado River Authority has opened a new boat ramp at Muleshoe…
Residents brace for Memorial Day weekend boaters, possible storms
CONNIE SWINNEY • PICAYUNE STAFF MARBLE FALLS — As the recent rains feed area lake levels,…
Cottonwood Shores boat ramp on Lake Marble Falls officially opens
JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF COTTONWOOD SHORES — City officials gathered under sunny skies Jan. 27…
Invasive weeds in Lake Marble Falls threaten water intake, swimmers
CONNIE SWINNEY • PICAYUNE STAFF MARBLE FALLS — Invasive water weeds, including hydrilla and milfoil,…
Inks Lake State Park offering night and dog hikes in August
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — Hit the trails at night or take a morning excursion…
Highland Lakes are packed with July 4 revelers
Boaters and revelers enjoy Lake LBJ on the Fourth of July. The Highland Lakes offered…
Boat-draining rule in effect to stop spread of zebra mussels
FROM TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE ATHENS – Beginning July 1, boaters must drain all water…
A boat rental today can chase the winter blues aways
Even if you don’t own a boat, you can still get out on the water…
Fishing and boating on Lake LBJ
Perhaps the most popular of the Highland Lakes for both water sports and fishing is…
Highland Lakes Feature: Inks Lake
Drought or no drought, one lake that is always filled and ready for sport is…