Austin, TX
Barton Springs Pool in Austin is closed indefinitely; 3 pools where you can swim laps instead
The closing of Barton Springs Pool for needed repairs offers Austinites the chance to explore other pools in town.
Those who typically swim laps at Barton Springs Pool in the wee hours of the morning are likely on the hunt for a place that offers a similar experience in light of the temporary closure that was first announced on Aug. 29.
The city of Austin’s Parks and Recreation and Watershed Protection departments are working to fix a leak in a portion of an abandoned pipe at Barton Springs Pool, and it will remain closed as work progresses. The city said the abandoned pipe which is made of concrete used to be a skimmer pipe and was installed in the 1940s.
Repairs are expected to begin “as early” as this week, which will involve filling the end of the unused pipe in the “Barkin’ Springs” area, or the “free” side of Barton Springs as locals call it, with concrete. The repairs will “likely take a few weeks,” according to a news release from the city.
For the time being, here are three pools in Austin that you can swim laps at while Barton Springs Pool is closed for repairs.
Who knows, maybe you’ll discover your new lap-swimming home!
Deep Eddy Pool
Deep Eddy Pool is closed on the first Tuesday of every month.
Location: 401 Deep Eddy Ave., Austin, Texas.
Dedicated hours for lap swimming: While Barton Springs Pool is closed, Deep Eddy Pool will open at 6 a.m. daily. Lap swimming is available from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
Hours of operation: While Barton Springs Pool is closed, Deep Eddy Pool will open at 6 a.m. daily. Recreational swim is allowed from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
Cost: Deep Eddy Pool is free from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. After 8 a.m., entry fees will be charged. For adults, the entry fee is $5 for residents and $9 for non-residents. For seniors ages 62 and older, the entry fee is $2 for residents and $5 for non-residents. Veterans who were honorably discharged can enjoy Deep Eddy Pool for free.
To view other entry fees, click here.
Big Stacy Pool
Location: 700 E. Live Oak St., Austin, Texas.
Dedicated hours for lap swimming: 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Monday through Friday; Lap swimming is allowed from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, as well, but recreational swimmers will also be allowed in the pool during those hours. The same applies from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Hours of operation: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday; noon to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Cost: Free.
Location: 1800 E. 51st St., Austin, Texas.
Dedicated hours for lap swimming: 12:15 p.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Lap swimming is allowed during recreational swim from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday. There will be one lane for swimming laps between noon and 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Hours of operation: 12:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday; noon to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Cost: Bartholomew Pool’s entry fee for adults is $5 for residents and $9 for non-residents. For seniors ages 62 and older, the entry fee is $2 for residents and $5 for non-residents. Veterans who were honorably discharged can enjoy Deep Eddy Pool for free.
To view other entry fees, click here.
There was a significant reduction in the number of antisemitic incidents in Rhode Island in 2025, according to a national Jewish advocacy group.
According to the Anti-Defamation League’s latest Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, there were 26 antisemitic incidents in the state last year. That’s down from the 52 incidents counted by the group in 2024.
Samantha Joseph, New England regional director of the Anti-Defamation League, says a big reason for the reduction is a steep decline in antisemitism on college campuses.
“It shows that campus administrators are taking their responsibilities very seriously to provide a safe environment for all of their students,” said Joseph.
Brown University had over $500 million in federal funding frozen by the Trump administration last year following investigations into alleged antisemitism on campus. The funding was restored after Brown reached a settlement with the administration.
The reduction in antisemitic incidents in Rhode Island reflects a wider trend in New England as a whole. According to the ADL’s report, there were 400 antisemitic incidents in the region in 2025, compared to 638 the previous year.
While she’s pleased about the overall drop in antisemitic incidents in Rhode Island, Joseph says a number of concerning trends continue to persist. In particular, the state is still seeing more anti-Jewish incidents than it did prior to the October 7 attacks on Israel that launched the Gaza War in 2023.
Joseph is also concerned about the violent nature of local incidents of antisemitism.
“Even though overall incidents are down, assaults are up and assaults with a deadly weapon are up significantly,” said Joseph. “Our communities remain concerned for their safety, and our work is far from done.”
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Severe thunderstorms are possible Sunday evening as a cold front arrives in Central Texas. KXAN’s First Warning Weather Team will keep you updated on the weather coverage.
Risks to be aware of are damaging wind gusts that could reach as high as 60 to 75 mph and large hail up to quarter size.
Weather Resources:
Live Updates:
5:22 p.m.: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is issued for all counties except for Milam County.
3:51 p.m.: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Mason, San Saba, and Lampasas County until 9:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m.: The primary risk for Sunday’s severe weather is damaging wind gusts which could cause power outages.
3:26 p.m.: Storms will likely move toward the I-35 corridor around 6 p.m. Most of the storms will enter the Hill Country around 6 p.m. and the Austin metro counties after 8 p.m.
Video of new Texas Tech System chancellor home at historic Lubbock property
The Texas Tech System is acquiring the historic Tudor Revival ‘English Home’ in Lubbock to serve as the new chancellor’s residence.
Money and rankings don’t make a great university. Providing opportunities for disadvantaged students and protecting academic freedom, however, do.
Case in point: Michael and Susan Dell recently surpassed $1 billion in giving to the University of Texas at Austin, launching a plan to build a new medical center and advanced research campus in north Austin.
To be sure, this is a magnanimous gift that will fund important initiatives. While enormously grateful for this contribution, I am disappointed that this gift was not accompanied with a strong message from Michael Dell admonishing the University for gutting DEI and infringing upon academic freedom.
As a colleague of mine astutely observed: “Good luck recruiting doctors and med students. The attacks on DEI and political climates will mean a lot more than rankings and money long-term.”
UT System Board of Regents Chairman Kevin Eltife, referencing the Dell gift, is right: “We are transforming this site into a new campus the world has never seen before.” Yes, never seen, but in a very negative and dangerous way!
Last week, I received a message from the Texas Exes: “This is your last chance to show your support during 40 Hours for the Forty Acres, UT Austin’s Texas-sized fundraising event. Can we count on you?”
My answer: “No, absolutely not. I won’t give one dime to a university that no longer is committed to diversity and preserving academic freedom.”
Having proudly taught at UT for 41 years, I am sad to say this.
– Richard Cherwitz, Ph.D. is the Ernest A. Sharpe Centennial Professor Emeritus, Moody College of Communication and Founding Director, Intellectual Entrepreneurship Consortium (IE) at The University of Texas at Austin.
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