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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.
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The weather’s been perfect lately for a dip, but make sure you check the date before heading to Deep Eddy this month.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The pool had been closed due to flooding.
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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…
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Central Texas has seen 10 fatal child drownings so far this year, according to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services — a notable increase…
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With unseasonably hot temperatures in Austin this fall, it’s a great time to take a swim in the city’s premier swimming hole.Barton Springs Pool is a…
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Many Austin pools close this weekend, ahead of school re-opening next week. But there are still a few more days to get in a swim at your neighborhood…