Alcoa Lake Opens for Public Fishing in 1964
The Alcoa Lake near Rockdale, about 60 miles east of Austin, opened for public fishing in July 1964. Built by the Aluminum Company of America the lake acts as a radiator for the nearby plant and is split by a dike with a canal joining two parts. Only the cool side, about 650 acres, is open to anglers from sunrise to sunset with no fee, though safety rules apply.
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Aluminum Company of America
Rockdale
Cens
Alcoa Lake
Alcoa
Alcoa Lake Fishing Rules and Local Spotlight
Night fishing is forbidden at the Alcoa lake and no motor boats over 15 hp are allowed. Water is pumped from distant rivers. the hot side fosters year round spawning while the cool side draws fishermen. Notable catches include a 44 pound catfish and several 30 plus yellow cats. Dallas showcases a new municipal auditorium with 10 000 seats and 23 acres of parking nearby.
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Alcoa
San Gabriel
Little Rivers
Dallas
Lyceum
Old and New in San Antonio
San Antonio blends its historic landmarks with modern growth as the Alamo and missions anchor the old, while surrounding military establishments signal the new. The city showcases a mix of heritage sites and expanding defense facilities shaping its development.
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San Antonio
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Alamo
Flute Makers of San Antonio to Galveston Attractions Ties
The article notes San Antonio hosts a modern flute manufacturing craft with world demand and one of six national producers. It highlights Galveston Island as a year round sun destination with varied attractions including fine homes and the Old Federal Building from 1859, a Greek Revival exemplar. It also traces Central Texas Highland Lakes from the Colorado River with Lake Austin’s hydro electric history and dam evolution from 1890 to 1938 forming a seven lake chain toward Austin.
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