On Sept. 15, reader Suzanne Stein sent a query to Austin Answered. "The other day, I had lunch with my friends who all went to Fulmore Junior High School and Travis High School in the olden days," ...

Barton Springs Pool will be closed for weeks while repairs are made to an abandoned pipe that was allowing water to leak and creating a safety hazard. Jay Janner is a staff photographer at the Austin ...

After closing late last month, Barton Springs Pool in Austin is scheduled to reopen in time for this weekend. The beloved Zilker Park swim spot shut down just before Labor Day Weekend so that crews ...

AUSTIN, Texas — The bathhouse that sits next to Barton Springs Pool is undergoing some major renovations. And along with the physical changes, the building is also getting a new name. Last week, the ...

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A lone, goggled swimmer cut through the markedly empty waters of Austin’s Barton Springs Pool on Wednesday evening. “Excuse me, sir?” said a man in a suit and tie, standing next to a lifeguard chair ...

AUSTIN, Texas — The family of a man found shot to death by his car in the parking lot at Zilker Park near Barton Springs Pool on Aug. 25 is asking for anyone who may know something to come forward.

One of Texas' most popular swimming spots could be closed for repairs over the Labor Day weekend. Barton Springs Pool, a recreational outdoor swimming pool in Austin, closed down Friday morning after ...

AUSTIN, Texas — The future of one of Austin's oldest bridges has been decided. The Barton Springs Bridge, which passes over Barton Creek and serves as a major thoroughfare in and out of Zilker Park, ...

The Austin Parks and Recreation Department has postponed the removal of "Flo," a pecan tree that has leaned over the Barton Springs Pool site since the 1920s, as well as a planned celebration of life ...

Austin, Texas is known for its live music scene, delicious food, and quirky charm. But it’s also a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with a gem nestled right within city limits: Zilker Park, a sprawling ...