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LA GRANGE, Texas — Damage from two tornadoes is being reported from Fayette County after strong storms passed through Friday morning. The National Weather Service said local storm reports came in while a tornado warning was still in place for damage to industrial buildings along Highway 71 near La Grange. On Saturday the National Weather Service confirmed an EF-2 tornado occurred near La Grange and two EF-0 tornadoes occurred near Flatonia. Fayette County EMS sent…

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – Some Austin trails and pools are fully or partially closed due to flooding from this week’s severe storms. The Austin Parks & Recreation Department (PARD) began flood assessment on Saturday morning, evaluating conditions throughout the parks to help ensure safety. The Ann & Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail has partially reopened after experiencing varying degress of erosion overnight and the Barton Creek Greenbelt is closed due to trail erosion…

AUSTIN, Texas — Due to flooding conditions Friday, several popular outdoor areas throughout Austin have been closed. For the safety of Greenbelt patrons, the Parks and Recreation Department asked that the public not use the Greenbelt due to trail erosion and swift creek currents. Parks and Rec rangers are continuing to monitor the Greenbelt, and will provide updates as conditions improve. The Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail was completely closed Saturday morning….

AUSTIN, Texas — Due to flooding conditions Friday, the following areas will be closed until further notice: Barton Creek Greenbelt, the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail, Barton Springs Pool and Lady Bird Lake. For the safety of Greenbelt patrons, the Parks and Recreation Department asked that the public not use the Greenbelt due to water, debris and erosion.  The Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail is also closed until a…

AUSTIN, Texas — Due to heavy rains on Friday, the Colorado River east of Austin is on the rise.  A Flood Warning has been posted for the river from Bastrop to Smithville to La Grange.Major Flooding is expected along the Colorado River at Bastrop later this afternoon. kvue The river is expected to crest at 30.1 feet later this evening, then fall below flood stage by Sunday afternoon. The National Weather Service says when the…

AUSTIN, Texas — Due to flooding conditions Friday, the following areas will be closed until further notice: Barton Creek Greenbelt, the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail and Barton Springs Pool. For the safety of Greenbelt patrons, the Parks and Recreation Department asks that the public not use the greenbelt due to water, debris and erosion.  The Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail is also closed until a conditions assessment can…