The top elevation of Mansfield Dam is 750 feet above mean sea level. The dam is 278 feet high, making it the tallest in Texas, according to KXAN Austin. The maximum design water surface for Lake Travis, which the dam impounds, is 748.9 feet above mean sea level.
“I don’t know how long it took—ten seconds, maybe fifteen—for the house to come apart."
During the early-morning hours of July 4, the Guadalupe River pulled senior editor Aaron Parsley and six members of his family into its waters. Read his firsthand account: https://t.co/f394nhjWGa
Q2 Stadium will host the 2025 MLS All-Star Game on July 23, a first for Austin, featuring the MLS All-Stars vs. Liga MX All-Stars
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The beloved Zilker Summer Musical is back! “Bring It On: The Musical” opened July 11 at the Zilker Hillside Theater. Free performances run Thursdays through Sundays through August 16. Bring a blanket and enjoy live theater outdoors
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H-E-B just announced a donation of $5 million for Texas flood recovery. In addition to the donation, the grocery chain is providing on-the-ground support in the impacted communities. https://t.co/jmRHoQixYT
One of our friends - @supercheapsigns is donating ALL proceeds to flood relief in Texas when you use code TXSTRONG at checkout on https://t.co/hgzT6qmwxk
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Home values dropped by 5.0% in 2025, with Travis County seeing a 6.2% decline and 36.1% of homes cutting prices. After peaking at 28.8% growth in 2022, Austin is now firmly in buyer's market territory with a forecast score of just 28/100
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Chef heroes in action! After the July 4th flash floods, Austin’s own Tavel Bristol-Joseph and Jorge Luis Hernández sprang into action, prepping the sandwiches at Pullman Market in San Antonio for first responders and families.
Kerr County needs our help.
We've compiled verified ways to support flood recovery efforts—donate, volunteer, or give supplies without overwhelming responders.
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🚨#BREAKING: Texas Parks and Wildlife have released footage from a helicopter of the Guadalupe River after the flooding...
...I have no words
The footage coming out of Texas looks so much like what happened here during Hurricane Helene.
So awful.
Pretty significant forecast shift taking place this week.
What's changed? High pressure weakening, tropical moisture increasing. That boosts rain chances and keeps temperatures lower.
Wednesday -> Thursday looking like our best chances🥳