July 3rd Morning Roundup

Posted: Sun, 3 Jul 2011 11:55 AM - 14,094 Readers

It’s already been a long, hot summer. And it’s only the 4th of July weekend!

The weather forecast for the rest of the holiday weekend? What else? Hot! Although Sunday there’s a slight chance that southerly breezes from the Gulf could trigger scattered late afternoon showers. Temperatures are expected to be at or near the century mark Sunday and Monday.

If you’re going to any local waterways, be warned: Levels are lower than normal and flows are slower. Lake Buchanan is nearly 12 feet below its July 4th normal. Lake Travis is nearly 29 feet lower. But the water quality levels in area lakes remains excellent. Once in the water, a note: the law requires boaters under 18 to pass a boat driving course if they plan to take the wheel.

The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued a travel advisory to avoid traveling to Nuevo Laredo on the Mexican border this July Fourth weekend. The DPS reports the Zetas drug cartel plans to target Americans who visit Nuevo Laredo and its surrounding Mexican suburbs this holiday weekend.

If you haven’t heard already, there’s a fireworks ban in many parts of Central Texas. The region remains in extreme drought and most Texas counties have a burn ban in place. Travis County has banned public and private fireworks displays. Austin won’t put on its annual fireworks and symphony celebration, but Georgetown, Marble Falls and Horseshoe Bay are still planning to go on with the show.

* Story Contributed by: Emily Donahue

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Lake Travis News

Alerts

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Entertainment

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JAWS on the Water - Friday, June 30th Jun 27, 2017	64,597 Readers
Memorial Day Weekend watercraft ban on Lake Austin May 25, 2017	66,010 Readers
Travis County officials prep for Memorial Day weekend on Lake Travis May 23, 2017	63,715 Readers
West Austin 4-H Offers Opportunities Beyond Just Raising Animals Aug 9, 2016	74,288 Readers

Weather

Lake levels falling fast as Texas drought continues Jul 27, 2022	59,203 Readers
Repairing Lake Travis homes damaged by flooding Nov 2, 2018	71,347 Readers
Lake Travis now more than 120 percent full Oct 17, 2018	61,474 Readers
Graveyard Point residents brace for flooding Oct 17, 2018	62,966 Readers
Floodgate Operations Underway at Local Lakes During Flooding Oct 16, 2018	62,765 Readers
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Up to 35 days of 100-degree heat this summer in Austin area, LCRA says May 9, 2018	65,784 Readers
Lake Buchanan rises nearly 8 inches due to rain Aug 8, 2017	68,362 Readers
One floodgate open at Starcke Dam Aug 7, 2017	66,253 Readers
Driving on RM 620, I see islands sticking out of the lake. Is the drought returning? Jul 14, 2017	66,693 Readers

Sports

Spectacular catch highlights our High School Plays of the week Oct 16, 2018	61,063 Readers
Classic Berth, Big Payday On The Line At Toyota Bassmaster Texas Fest May 15, 2018	63,437 Readers
Several newcomers already set to play for Texas in 2017 Aug 7, 2017	64,800 Readers
PGA to Austin: We had lots of fun, so let’s do it again in 2017 Apr 1, 2016	75,704 Readers
Jordan Spieth Off To Good Start In Austin Return Mar 24, 2016	75,553 Readers
Katy vs Lake Travis game makes the list! Jan 13, 2016	73,982 Readers
Game of the week: Lake Travis (7-0) at Westlake (7-0) Oct 19, 2015	75,739 Readers
Lake Travis repeats as regional golf champions Apr 17, 2015	77,504 Readers
Lake Travis’ Bacon ties national HR record Mar 14, 2015	80,024 Readers
Westlake, Lake Travis sweep District 14-6A awards Mar 11, 2015	79,270 Readers

Business

Shack 512 Relaxed, lakeside dining accessible by car or by boat May 16, 2018	63,603 Readers
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Ex-Point Venture water employee accused of misappropriating $65K May 16, 2018	63,324 Readers
West Lake Hills’ new drainage manual created in an effort to reduce flooding May 15, 2018	65,312 Readers
Round Rock City Council approves cost share for zebra mussel control in Lake Travis May 11, 2018	65,857 Readers
Nautical Boat Clubs Launches Lake Austin Location in Westlake May 5, 2018	65,341 Readers
City looking for help to curb storm drain pollution Aug 5, 2017	64,693 Readers
Apache Shores features waterfront views, trails, park Jul 14, 2017	65,483 Readers
10-year Mansfield Dam rehabilitation project will keep Austin safe Apr 27, 2017	64,897 Readers
Overflowing Lake Travis isn't all bad news for businesses Jun 8, 2016	74,961 Readers

Real Estate

Appraisal protest trend continues as assessments rise May 16, 2018	63,067 Readers
Go Inside This Lake Austin Remodel May 10, 2018	60,876 Readers
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A Striking Sanctuary in Texas Inspired by a Sand Dollar Aug 8, 2017	66,073 Readers
Contemporary Architectural Masterpiece on Lake Austin Jul 30, 2017	64,206 Readers
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Midcentury-modern home overlooks Lake Austin, Pennybacker Bridge May 27, 2016	76,253 Readers
Lake Travis Waterfront Retreat Offered by Heritage Luxury Real Estate Auctions May 18, 2016	74,762 Readers
In Lago Vista, big dreams for $68 million ranch property May 14, 2016	74,640 Readers
This Texas Barn Mansion on Lake Travis is Out of This World May 6, 2016	78,466 Readers

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