Tuesday night in Lago Vista turned tense as police ordered a shelter-in-place advisory for residents near American Drive and Santa Rosa Avenue, telling people in the area to stay inside while officers dealt with an ongoing incident. The Travis County Sheriff's Office joined Lago Vista officers at the scene as law enforcement worked to secure the area and determine when it would be safe for neighbors to come and go again.
According to CBS Austin, the department urged residents not to venture out to see what was happening and to contact police only in true emergencies. The outlet reported that officials plan to issue public updates once normal activity can safely resume.
Where this is happening
The advisory covers the neighborhood around American Drive and Santa Rosa Avenue in Lago Vista, in western Travis County. The city's official website lists the Lago Vista Police Department at 5901 Municipal Complex Way and offers sign-up options for location-based alerts, according to the City of Lago Vista.
What officials told residents
Police told residents to stay indoors, avoid the affected area, and refrain from calling the department unless they were dealing with an actual emergency. The department said it would provide updates "as soon as it is safe for the public to resume normal activity," as reported by CBS Austin, while officers and deputies remained on scene.
How to stay informed
Residents are encouraged to sign up for location-based alerts through Warn Central Texas and keep an eye on official channels for new information. The City of Austin's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management runs an emergency information hub that outlines how alerts are issued and where to find verified updates during incidents, according to Austin HSEM. For nonemergency questions, residents are advised to use the police department's nonemergency line listed on the city's site.
Officials stressed that this remains an active situation and that details are still limited. They said they will share more information when it is safe for the public to resume normal activity. Residents should call 9-1-1 for emergencies and use the department's nonemergency number for other concerns.
