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Audio: Austin Hopes for Healthy Lakes

Austin hopes to keep plenty of water in the nearby Highland Lakes over the long term, to reduce the risks posed by drought.

By Matt Largey, KUT News
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Austin hopes to keep plenty of water in the nearby Highland Lakes over the long term, to reduce the risks posed by drought.

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