About & Sources
How Lago Lookout works and where the data comes from.
What is this site?
Lago Lookout is a community dashboard that aggregates public information from official sources into a single, mobile-friendly view. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the City of Lago Vista, LVPOA, or any government entity.
All data is sourced from publicly available websites and APIs. Status information is refreshed automatically at regular intervals. Always verify critical information with the official source before making decisions.
Data Sources
City of Lago Vista
OfficialAlerts, water restrictions, city notices, and news flashes via official RSS feeds.
https://www.lagovistatexas.gov→LVPOA
OfficialBoat ramp and courtesy dock availability from the LVPOA amenities page.
https://lvpoa.eunify.net→Travis County
OfficialBurn ban status from the Travis County Fire Marshal.
https://www.traviscountytx.gov/fire-marshal/burn-ban→Water Data for Texas
OfficialLake Travis water level and historical reservoir data from the Texas Water Development Board.
https://waterdatafortexas.org/reservoirs/individual/travis→Open-Meteo + NWS
OfficialCurrent weather conditions and forecasts from Open-Meteo (HRRR/GFS/ICON models). Active weather alerts from the National Weather Service API.
https://open-meteo.com/→Austin Traffic API
OfficialReal-time traffic incident reports from the City of Austin Open Data Portal.
https://data.austintexas.gov/d/dx9v-zd7x→Austin Fire API
OfficialFire and EMS incident reports from the City of Austin Open Data Portal.
https://data.austintexas.gov/d/wpu4-x69d→7Timer ASTRO
Astronomical weather forecasts including cloud cover, seeing, and transparency for stargazing conditions.
https://www.7timer.info/→Data Freshness
| Source | Last Refresh | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 7Timer ASTRO | 3 min ago | OK (1 items) |
| Austin Fire API | 3 min ago | OK (0 items) |
| Austin Traffic API | 3 min ago | OK (1 items) |
| City of Lago Vista | 3 min ago | OK (1 items) |
| City of Lago Vista News | 3 min ago | OK (1 items) |
| LVPOA | 3 min ago | OK (4 items) |
| National Weather Service | 4d ago | OK (1 items) |
| Open-Meteo + NWS | 3 min ago | OK (1 items) |
| TWDB CSV Backfill | 12h ago | OK (1 items) |
| Travis County | 3 min ago | OK (1 items) |
| Water Data for Texas | 3 min ago | OK (1 items) |
Report an Issue
Found a problem or have a suggestion? Send an email to info@lagovistatexas.net and we will look into it.
Use as an App
You can add Lago Lookout to your home screen so it opens like a native app -- no app store required.
On iPhone (Safari):Tap the Share button (the square with an arrow), then tap "Add to Home Screen." Give it a name and tap Add. Lago Lookout will appear as an icon on your home screen.
For full instructions, see Apple's guide to using web apps on iPhone.