Hundreds of people are expected to take a refreshing dip at Barton Springs Pool to celebrate the start of the new year ...

While some Austinites dipped their toes into 2025, others dove head first as part of the annual Barton Springs Polar Bear ...

Austinites enjoyed the annual New Year's tradition of jumping into Barton Springs Pool. The Polar Plunge goes back decades ...

Austin's cold weather shelters will be open nightly through at least Jan. 9 as below-freezing temperatures are projected over ...

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 ...

Cold plunge enthusiasts point to heart benefits as well. When plunged into frigid water, the body constricts blood flow to ...

The City of Austin is activating its warming shelters starting Sunday, January 5 until at least Thursday, January 9.

Registration for the Austin shelters will occur between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at One Texas Center on Barton Springs Road.