For as beautiful as Jacob’s Well is, or was, it is not immune to the massive drought that has overtaken central and South Texas. Jacob’s Well has not seen swimmers for more than three years now.

Texas' elongated drought has done nothing to benefit the states many popular swimming holes. One those beloved swim spots continues to suffer from the drought and an influx of people isn't helping it ...

Jacob’s Well Natural Area closed to the public Friday after heavy rain on Thursday caused minor flooding. The artesian spring has been closed to the public for swimming due to low water levels since ...

David Baker looks down at Jacob’s Well on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024 in Wimberley, Texas. Baker is the founder of the Watershed Association, a nonprofit that is trying to save water resources in the area. ...

The popular swimming hole has already been closed for the past three summers due to low flow. Before this week’s weather, the spring had zero flow. Jacob’s Well closed due to flooding after seeing … ...

HAYS COUNTY, Texas – To set the scene, picture a creek, with a large hole in the center. In that hole is beautiful, blue water so clear that you can see 30 feet down into the submerged cave. That ...