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Lake Austin drawdown could cost jobs, cancel holiday events
Summary by Round Rock News Editorial Desk Eric Henrikson , as published by KXAN
· September 18, 2026
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Several Lake Austin businesses say a planned drawdown this fall could shut down operations for weeks, resulting in lost revenue, layoffs and potentially the cancellation of a holiday light tour.
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What is this story about? Several Lake Austin businesses say a planned drawdown this fall could shut down operations for weeks, resulting in lost revenue, layoffs and potentially the cancellation of a holiday light tour.
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