AUSTIN (KXAN) — While some Austinites dipped their toes into 2025, others dove head first as part of the annual Barton Springs Polar Bear Plunge. The polar plunge has been a New Year’s staple ...

Hundreds of people are expected to take a refreshing dip at Barton Springs Pool to celebrate the start of the new year Wednesday. The Polar Bear Plunge presented by the Save Our Springs Alliance ...

Every year, more than 340,000 people visit the Barton Springs swimming hole in Austin, Texas. Few swimmers realize they're taking a dip in the home of one of North America's most endangered species — ...

The Austin Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred Monday in a parking lot near Barton Springs Pool, department officials said at a news conference. Just before 3 p.m. Monday ...

Nestled in Zilker Metropolitan Park, Barton Springs Pool has been a favorite swimming hole for locals and out-of-towners for generations. Native Americans used the springs for thousands of years ...

Polar Bear Plunge at Barton Springs Pool: One of Austin's longest-standing traditions, the Polar Bear Plunge presented by the Save Our Springs Alliance will start at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 1. People will ...

Read more https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/photos-austinites-splash-into-2025-with-barton-springs-polar-bear-plunge/ While some Austinites dipped their toes ...

Every year, more than 340,000 people visit the Barton Springs swimming hole in Austin, Texas. Few swimmers realize they're taking a dip in the home of one of North America's most endangered species — ...