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LCRA opens multiple floodgates at Wirtz and Starcke dams
Summary by Barton Creek News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: KEYE , as published by CBS Austin (KEYE) - Local News
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The dams in question are located near Lake LBJ and Lake Marble Falls. Residents may be affected by recent water management actions.
Residents may be affected by recent water management actions. Water is being released from lakes in the area. This is due to the operation of dams.
The dams in question are located near Lake LBJ and Lake Marble Falls. They have been opened to release excess water.
Further information on this situation can be found through CBS Austin. Details on the current status and any potential impacts are available from these sources.
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Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Austin (KEYE) - Local News ·
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What is this story about? Residents may be affected by recent water management actions. Water is being released from lakes in the area. This is due to the operation of dams. The dams in question are located near Lake LBJ and…
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