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Austin Waterways Closed Due to Flood
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Austin officials warn of 2 potential wastewater spills
Flooding and lightning have affected two Austin Water lift stations, potentially causing two separate wastewater spills.
MetroRail service to resume Thursday
MetroRail service was cancelled Wednesday, because of water and debris on the tracks.
Flood sweeps through Belton streets, homes
The City of Belton was under a local state of emergency Wednesday, after heavy rainfall led to flooding in parts of the city.
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Man survives rushing water by clinging to tree
One man in Williamson County clung to a tree, and his life, after rushing waters swept away his vehicle early Wednesday morning.
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4-foot waves, whitecaps rage over Barton Springs Pool
Anybody who has ever been to Barton Springs Pool probably wouldn’t have recognized it Wednesday thanks to heavy rain from the remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine. Scientists say the flooding from Hermine may change Austin’s landscape for years to come.
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APD looking for suspect in Wednesday bank robbery
The Austin Police Department says the suspect entered the American Bank of Commerce on the 8800 block of Spicewood Springs Road Wednesday and demanded cash. The suspect left the scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of money.
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Man Jumps into Lady Bird Lake, Arrested
Austin Police have arrested a man who decided to jump into Lady Bird Lake Wednesday afternoon.
High waters shut down Barton Springs, Greenbelt
Flooding from Tropical Storm Hermine has prompted the City of Austin to close the Barton Creek Greenbelt and Barton Springs Pool.
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Travis Co. crews rescue family from flooded home
Travis County crews rescued a family from high water that swept into their home near the Colorado River in eastern Travis County.
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