Outlook: Several days of bad weather
Highland Lakes residents should prepare for possible severe weather, including strong winds and hail, starting…
Weather and Environment
Rainwater harvesting, turf management program in Burnet on May 4
A free rainwater harvesting and turf management training program is from 1-5 p.m. Thursday, May…
Dry La Nina gone; wet El Nino on the way
The National Weather Service issued an El Niño watch on April 13, meaning the pattern…
Coalition seeks action on Highland Lakes ‘water crisis’
Central Texas Water Coalition President Jo Karr Tedder painted a dire picture of the Highland…
Llano County to test storm warning sirens starting April 7
Llano County Emergency Management will conduct a test of its warning siren system at noon…
Fire watch followed by rain in Highland Lakes forecast
High winds are forecast for the Highland Lakes from Tuesday, April 4, through Wednesday afternoon….
Blanco County ranch donated to conservation
The Scott Shannon Ranch in Blanco County was recently donated to the Hill Country Conservancy….
Brace for strong winds, possible hail
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook with a wind advisory for…
Free storm spotter training April 13 in Llano County
Learn to spot bad weather and report it during a free training session on April…
High winds lead to Llano County burn ban
The Llano County Commissioners Court reinstated a countywide burn ban during its regular meeting on…
Spring and summer might be wetter and cooler than usual
Spring 2023 is expected to be wetter and the summer cooler than either season last…
Burnet County remains under critical drought stage
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District chose to maintain drought Stage 4, the most severe,…
Massive influx of visitors expected for 2024 solar eclipse
The Highland Lakes area should expect a massive influx of visitors for a total solar…
PEC moves up vegetation mapping due to ice storm damage
The Pedernales Electric Cooperative plans to conduct its annual vegetation mapping a full season earlier…
3D model of Trinity Aquifer awaits final OK
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors approved the commission of a regional…
PEC calls recent ice storm historic, expensive
The early February ice storm could cost Pedernales Electric Cooperative upward of $13 million in…
Burnet County well owners can get their water tested Feb. 10
Burnet County well owners can have their water tested during a Texas Well Owners Network…
Llano County puts burn ban in place despite incoming rain
Llano County enacted a burn ban during the Commissioners Court’s regular meeting on Monday, Jan….
Legislation, roundtable push for bigger voice in LCRA, water issues
State Sen. Donna Campbell plans to file a bill during the current Texas legislative session…
Local parks, holiday lights adjust to predicted polar vortex
A polar vortex is expected to sweep through the Highland Lakes and the rest of…
Freezing holiday weekend ahead
Temperatures in the Highland Lakes are expected to drop well below freezing on Thursday, Dec….
Much more rain needed to bring Lake Buchanan to healthy level
Lake Buchanan rose one foot after recent heavy rains, but long-term, consistent rainfall is needed…
Groundwater district OKs funding for 3D model of Trinity Aquifer
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors approved $15,000 to help fund the…
TCEQ sets public hearing on South Llano River dam after outcry
A public hearing on a permit application for the construction of a private recreational dam…