Texas Waterways Reopen After Flood Ban | Austin News

Austin’s waterways are officially back open—big news for local businesses counting on summer crowds after a punishing flood closure. The city lifted the ban July 27th following floodgate management at Tom Miller and Longhorn dams, letting paddleboarders, boat tours, and river activities return to normal. For operators like Paul Mahler of duck tours and riverboats, the shutdown hit hard—summer is their peak season, and canceled tours meant lost revenue. While he supports safety measures, Mahler urges better advance notice next time so businesses can plan ahead. The ban, initially ordered July 17th due to Hill Country flooding, was extended as conditions lingered dangerously before finally clearing. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dd2dca0bfff469f1