-
Bus riders, many of whom are people of color, could be disadvantaged if buses are not allowed. But incorporating buses could prove challenging. The design will be determined by an international competition.
-
The level of bacteria is below EPA minimums, the city reported Friday. But it's still urging pet-owners to keep dogs away.
-
CDC Warns About Health Risks Of More Algae Blooms, But Data On Algae In Austin Lakes Is Still ScarceA new report documented hundreds of ER visits related to toxic algae, but found few cases in the region that includes Texas. It also didn't specify whether the kind of algae now prevalent in Central Texas was involved.
-
Officials with the city's Watershed Protection Department say the system will be up and running again by the end of the month. The department will operate two separate dashboards for Lady Bird Lake and Lake Austin.
-
Cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, is a potent neurotoxin. In 2019 it killed several dogs in Lady Bird Lake. It has since been detected in other lakes and, most recently, killed two dogs in Lake Travis last winter.
-
The words would appear on the bridge overnight. The artist would come and go like a ninja. But who is it? And why did they do it?
-
Toxins from blue-green algae that led to the death of several dogs last year have been detected in two spots on Lady Bird Lake — Red Bud Isle and Festival…
-
The heat of summer is here and that means toxic blue green algae may return to Austin lakes and creeks. Last year, at least five dogs died after swimming…
-
Remember last year, when we only had to worry about dog-killing algae?Well, on top of the pandemic, Austinites also still have to worry about dangerous…
-
The Trail Foundation recommends people exercise as close to home as possible and stay off the Butler Hike and Bike Trail around Lady Bird Lake to slow the…