Barton Springs Pool back open offering relief from high temperatures

AUSTIN (KXAN) — With one of the hottest Februaries Austin has ever seen, many people are looking to cool down with temperatures feeling a lot like summer.
There is relief in sight, Barton Springs Pool is back open on Friday after Sunday night’s heavy rains. It opened around 5 a.m. for early morning swimmers.
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Austin Parks says the pool will resume normal hours from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Earlier this month, the pool was emptied to crea