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Dog dies after swimming in Lake Travis | Why officials urge keeping pets out of the lake
AUSTIN, Texas — Officials are urging people to keep their pets out of Lake Travis after reports of a dog dying. The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) reports that a dog died after swimming in Lake Travis near Point Venture. Officials with the LCRA say they took samples from...
Texas Swimming Hole One Of The Most Dangerous In The US
Jacob's Well, ever heard of it? If you're from Texas chances are you have, if you ain't from around here, you better read up and learn. If you're from the Great State of Texas, you've probably heard of it or even been there. It's a purdy little spring-fed swimming hole in the Hill Country southwest of Austin on Cyprus Creek located in Wimberly, Texas, they call it Jacob's Well. It is stunningly beautiful, clean, and clear, aquifer water. The cool water rises up from the depths and people spend a lot of time swimming over it. Trying to swim down into it, however, is not a good idea.
New water resort that’s the ‘largest of its kind’ in America opens with 46 pools, saunas, and full-service bar
LOOKING for a world-class hot spring experience in the states? Head no farther than North Texas, where WorldSprings, America’s largest outdoor mineral springs resort, has opened this summer. The resort features a whooping total of 46 pools with 41 mineral hot springs, two freshwater pool, and three cold plunges. Like a typical hot spring experience, […]
Tandoori Lounge aims to serve community and Indian cuisine in South Austin
The butter chicken ($17.49) with garlic naan ($4.99) is a customer favorite. (Sarah Hernandez/Community Impact) Tucked into a shopping center on West William Cannon Drive, Tandoori Lounge aims to offer a blend of traditional and innovative Indian dishes with quality customer service. Meet the owners. Hamza Ashraf opened Tandoori Lounge...
Hills Fire Department explains absence of firefighting agencies from 4th of July parade
The Hills Fire Department has released a statement explaining the absence of firefighting agencies from the city’s annual 4th of July parade earlier this week. According to a statement posted to the Hills Fire Department Facebook page late Thursday night, parade organizers have been showing increasing disrespect to Hills and surrounding firefighting agencies by placing them further and further back in the parade, as well as general rude treatment from multiple parade volunteers.
Paws and effect: Therapy dog family brightens St. David's Round Rock Medical Center
ROUND ROCK, Texas — In a heartwarming display of dedication and compassion, David and Lynn Ashley, a beloved couple in their seventies, have been lighting up the halls of St. David's Round Rock Medical Center for the past decade with their team of therapy dogs. Affectionately known as the Therapy Pet Pals of Texas, this nonprofit organization has been a beacon of hope for patients and staff alike for over 40 years.
New playground at Rock Hollow Park now open to public
A new playground structure at Rock Hollow Park in Round Rock opened to the public in early July. (Courtesy city of Round Rock) A new playground structure at Rock Hollow Park in Round Rock opened to the public in early July. What happened. The new play structure opened to the...
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