Drought threatens Central Texas swimming holes

06/30/11 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 A hot holiday forecast promises Fourth of July crowds at area swimming holes. For many spots, the drought has taken its toll, leaving low water levels and questions on swim safety. Dams and pumps keep water flowing at spring-fed Deep Eddy and Barton Springs pools. Thirty miles West of Austin at Hamilton Pool, water levels ...

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Weekend events for slow summer days

07/08/11 Friday, July 8 Opening Reception: 'Witness to Creativity II' 5-7 p.m. at the Florida Museum for Women Artists, 100 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. Evolving Installations by Jamie Bardsley of St. Petersburg, Melissa Bresnahan of Daytona Beach, Michelle Carollo of Farmingdale, N.Y., Nathalie Chikhi of San ...

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Sweet Cookie Giveaway Splash at Barton Springs Pool in Austin Continues DoubleTree by Hilton Nationwide Chocolate Chip ...

07/08/11 --(BUSINESS WIRE)--DoubleTree by Hilton is recognized by Texas House of Representatives for 25th anniversary of chocolate chip cookie icon. 5,000 cookie giveaway will be held at Barton Springs Pool Monday to celebrate.

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