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Lake Travis Full But Dangerous | Texas News
Lake Travis just hit full capacity for the first time in years—thanks to heavy rains—acting as a vital water buffer for Austin and beyond, but it’s come with a dangerous price: tons of floating debris making recreation risky. Officials, including Travis County Judge Andy Brown, have banned boating and other activities between mile markers 27 and 37 to protect the public. Residents near the lake are heeding the warning, wisely staying out of the water as conditions remain volatile. Meanwhile, the Lower Colorado River Authority is carefully releasing water through dams like Buchanan to manage…
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