Swimming

Central Texas summers are no joke. Whether you’re new to Austin or have been here for a while, here are some places to take a plunge.

Naegleria fowleri makes headlines for being the “brain-eating” amoeba. But what exactly is it, and what’s the risk of getting infected?

A new audit suggests hundreds of applicants are getting declined when they shouldn't be.

The shortage — affecting about a third of U.S. public pools — has led some to reduce hours or close altogether. The pandemic and earlier rhetoric about work visas for foreigners led to the problem.

The weather’s been perfect lately for a dip, but make sure you check the date before heading to Deep Eddy this month.

A listener said she considered topless women the backdrop of Barton Springs, but not necessarily of smaller neighborhood pools. She wanted to know how the practice became such a part of Austin's culture.

Zilker Café was set to get the go-ahead to sell alcohol. But the citizen-led Parks and Recreation Board voted the permit down. The issue could come up again, though.

The popular swimming hole in Wimberley is a gauge for the aquifer beneath. Drought and more development threaten the waterflow — and the local economy that depends on it.

The pool had been closed due to flooding.

From Texas Standard:Drowning can happen at any time, even during a pandemic.But with more swimming pools closed to the public this year, there’s still a…