Travis County buys easements to protect Hamilton Pool 'for years to come'

TRAVIS COUNTY (KXAN) — Hamilton Pool in western Travis County is one of the area's most sought-after destinations for people looking to beat the heat during Central Texas summers, and county officials are trying to keep the land around it from developers.The county, using money approved by voters through a 2017 bond, bought seven conservation easements around Hamilton Pool Road to keep new builds off the land leading up to the popular spot. No swimming at Hamilton Pool this summer due to f