Lake Belton

Water levels are way up at many of our lakes in Central Texas. This may cause parks at Lake Belton and Stillhouse hallow to stay closed until Labor Day.

At a press conference Friday morning, Fort Hood's Maj. Gen John Uberti confirmed that five soldiers are dead and four remain missing after a tactical vehicle overturned at a low-water crossing during a training exercise Thursday morning.

Temple police have released the name of a Belton High School student who drowned in Lake Belton Monday afternoon.

UPDATE: Crews recovered the body of the missing teen at 3:15 PM. The victim's name had not yet been released as of 3:54 PM.

Frank Smith's Inc. has reached an agreement with current Pier 36 owner Jeff Lagow that could prevent boats being impounded.

If your tap water comes from Lake Belton and you've noticed an earthy smell lately, you're not alone. But officials say it's nothing to worry about.

State and county officials are investigating possible environmental and safety violations at the Pier 36 Marina near Cedar Ridge Park after the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality received two anonymous complaints on June 21 alleging that residents of the marina were dumping untreated sewage into the water because the on-site septic system was inoperable, that fuel was leaking into the lake,

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department confirmed Thursday that zebra mussels have become well established in Belton Lake.

Springtime in Central Texas is almost here, time for fun in the sun, especially at one of Central Texas' favorite spots, Temple Lake Park. But, this year when you head over for some lake time fun you'll see something missing from the park, glass.