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Local creeks clear of impairment listings
October 16, 2026
Slaughter Creek, Onion Creek, Bear Creek, Boggy Creek, Williamson Creek, and Granada Hills Tributary to Slaughter Creek carry no EPA 303(d) impairment listings as of the 2026 assessment cycle. Slaughter Creek and Bear Creek have some uses attained with insufficient data for others, while Onion and Boggy Creeks have all designated uses attained.
Rain brings partial relief to Dripping Springs
October 16, 2026
Precipitation through October 16 at Dripping Springs 6 E, 14 km away, was 2.1 inches, 0.8 inches above the month-to-date normal of 1.26 inches. This above-normal rainfall in mid-October contrasts sharply with the extreme deficit documented in late September and represents a partial recovery toward normal conditions in the region.
Gulf Coast Toad still turning up despite drought
October 16, 2026
was recorded 73 times in the past 30 days with the most recent sighting on 2026-10-15, showing continued amphibian presence despite severe drought affecting 78.90% of Travis County. Persistent sightings indicate wetland habitat remains available, though drought-stressed pools may constrain future recruitment.
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