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With Lakes Drying Up, Businesses Are Parched
2013-09-22 04:27:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
New York Times: A late-summer day on the lake is as much a part of Austins culture as live music and breakfast tacos. But that part of this areas identity suffered a blow on Labor Day when the lingering drought forced a longtime waterfront favorite to close its doors. Carlosn Charlies, a Mexican restaurant and bar on the shores of Lake Travis that was open for nearly 20 years, shut down Sept. 2. The owners blamed a third consecutive year of dry weather. Central Texas lakes are at their lowest levels in more...
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