Man found dead in Colorado River branch of Lake LBJ
The body of a man was recovered on the evening of Sunday, July 26, in…
Lake LBJ
After the flood: full lakes, rivers recede, and local communities remain relatively unscathed
The Llano River surged from its banks starting on Thursday, July 16, sending billions of…
Paddleboard yoga makes a splash on Lake LBJ
A breeze ripples across Lake LBJ as pink paddleboards bob gently on the surface, tethered…
Horseshoe Bay first responders recognized for Lake LBJ rescue
The Horseshoe Bay City Council honored four first responders June 17 for rescuing 11 people…
Aquaboom returns with its first-ever carnival
Aquaboom returns to Kingsland July 2-5 with four days of Fourth of July festivities and…
27-year-old found dead after high-speed boat wreck on Lake LBJ
The body of a missing 27-year-old man was recovered on the morning of Saturday, June…
Granite Shoals, Sunrise Beach Village partner on joint Lake LBJ patrols
The Granite Shoals Police Department and Sunrise Beach Village Police Department will now partner on…
New BIZ: The Wave Bar & Grill opens in Cottonwood Shores
Cottonwood Shores has a new lakefront restaurant, The Wave Bar & Grill, recently opening at…
Granite Shoals lands grant for new fishing pier
Granite Shoals is moving forward with a lighted fishing pier at Lakeview Park on Lake…
New Kingsland marina seeks expansion permit from LCRA
By Maci Cottingham Marine Land Marina on Lake LBJ in Kingsland is seeking to expand…
No more free boat launching for Lake LBJ visitors in Sunrise Beach
Visitors using the once-free boat ramps on Lake LBJ at Sunrise Beach Village parks now…
Buchanan Dam floodgates open for first time since 2019
The Lower Colorado River Authority opened floodgates on Buchanan Dam for the first time since…
LCRA: Stay off lakes for now
UPDATE: The LCRA plans to open floodgates at Wirtz Dam and Starcke Dam shortly after…
LCRA announces invasive plant removal schedule, rebates
The Lower Colorado River Authority will refund up to 50 percent (maximum of $7,500) of…
Granite Shoals inks 40-year LCRA water deal with drought stipulations
The Granite Shoals City Council on July 23 approved a new 40-year contract with the…
Free flood debris drop-off for Granite Shoals residents
Granite Shoals residents can drop off their flood debris at City Hall, 2221 N. Phillips…
LCRA to help with aquatic nuisance treatment in Highland Lakes
Lakeside property owners struggling to manage nuisance aquatic vegetation on Inks Lake, Lake LBJ, and…
LCRA replaces first of 10 floodgates on Wirtz Dam
The Lower Colorado River Authority recently replaced the first of 10 floodgates on Wirtz Dam….
Zebra mussels on a break but they’ll be back, expert warns
The good news is that, for the moment, zebra mussels appear to have disappeared from…
Rivers rise after heavy rainfall
Incredible amounts of rain fell across the Llano and Colorado river watersheds on Wednesday night…
Collier Materials given more time to clarify Lake LBJ plant questions
Collier Materials has until Oct. 20 to complete its response to technical review comments from…
Lake LBJ swimmer dies from rare amebic infection
A Travis County resident died after swimming in Lake LBJ earlier in August and then developing…
LCRA finds toxic algae in LBJ, Inks
The Lower Colorado River Authority is urging people and pets to avoid algae in Inks…
LCRA helping groups battle invasive plants on LBJ, Inks
The Lower Colorado River Authority is offering rebates of up to 50 percent of the…