Humid and rainy over the weekend, fall-like and sunny come Monday
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — After a few cool, dry days in the Highland Lakes,…
Weather and Environment
Fall temperatures coming after warm weekend
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — While the calendar says it’s fall, the temperatures haven’t quite…
Temperatures to dip overnight with lows in the 50s, winds
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — While temperatures could hit a very un-autumn like 92 degrees…
Mining influx pits environmental concerns against economic impact
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY BURNET COUNTY — A mining industry representative has blasted environmental concerns…
Marble Falls recycling service expands with bigger bins, more items
FROM STAFF REPORTS MARBLE FALLS — Recycling just got easier in Marble Falls. On Oct….
Cooler, drier weather follows rainy, humid days
FROM STAFF REPORTS MARBLE FALLS — After rain soaked the Highland Lakes a couple of…
Rock crusher opponents, advocates clash on danger of crystalline silica
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY AUSTIN — Opponents of two rock crusher permits in Burnet County…
TCEQ unveils public meeting process on rock crusher air quality permits
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY AUSTIN — As the potential approval of air quality permits for…
Burn bans lifted as Highland Lakes experiences wet, cooler weather
FROM STAFF REPORTS LLANO — Recent wet weather and fall-like conditions prompted Llano County officials…
Burnet collecting brush, junk, tires, and more at three cleanup events
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — As a part of a community-wide cleanup effort, residents have…
Collier Materials rock crusher air permit goes to public meeting
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY MARBLE FALLS — An upcoming public meeting will address questions about…
State rep pushes for public meeting on rock crusher; protest planned
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY MARBLE FALLS — Opponents of a proposed rock crushing facility have…
MFISD bonfire canceled due to weather
FROM STAFF REPORTS MARBLE FALLS — Wet weather and muddy conditions forced Marble Falls Independent…
Burnet County commissioners join fight against proposed rock crusher
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY MARBLE FALLS — Burnet County commissioners have joined the fight against…
Highland Lakes residents eligible for LCRA rebates in conservation effort
FROM STAFF REPORTS MARBLE FALLS — Highland Lakes residents could get up to a $600…
Storms bring muggy weather followed by sunny skies and cooler temps
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY MARBLE FALLS — Showers and possible thunderstorms could douse the Highland…
Pecan weevils’ range is growing, warns AgriLife Extension expert
SPECIAL TO DAILYTRIB.COM COLLEGE STATION — Homeowners and pecan orchard operators are being urged to watch…
Step one in an emergency: Be prepared by signing up for alerts
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON MARBLE FALLS — The value of emergency preparedness hits home during an…
Residents stall rock crusher plans citing traffic and environmental fears
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY BURNET COUNTY — An effort to derail a rock crushing plant…
PEC sends staff to help restore Florida power in wake of Hurricane Irma
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY JOHNSON CITY — Pedernales Electric Cooperative sent staff and resources to…
‘Water 101’ and how to conserve precious Highland Lakes resource
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO KINGSLAND — To Charlie Flatten, there’s never a bad time to…
Here’s how to help in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts
As Highland Lakes residents look for ways to assist victims of Hurricane Harvey and the…
Horseshoe Bay, Marble Falls fire crews assist with Harvey rescues
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY MARBLE FALLS — State officials deployed a strike team Aug. 29…
State parks open for free to Hurricane Harvey evacuees
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS BURNET — Texas state parks, including those in the Highland Lakes, are…