City of Austin issues waterway ban after flooding
A temporary ban on water activities is now in effect on several Austin-area waterways following floodgate operations by the Lower Colorado River Authority and Austin Water.
A temporary ban on water activities is now in effect on several Austin-area waterways following floodgate operations by the Lower Colorado River Authority and Austin Water.
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