Fire danger, red flag warnings return
After a fairly calm, though hot, Tuesday, a series of cold fronts moving across the…
Weather and Environment
Rain followed by high temps, winds
The National Weather Service is giving the Highland Lakes a 40 percent chance of rain…
Wildfire conditions raise state preparedness level to 4
The State Preparedness Level in Texas has been raised to Level 4, the second highest,…
Dry conditions keep firefighters on alert; rain in forecast
Burnet County firefighters have their water trucks full and equipment fueled and on standby around…
Extreme fire conditions continue in Burnet and Llano counties
Wildfire danger in Burnet and Llano counties has been rated extreme by the Texas A&M…
Burnet County ranchers help peers devastated by Eastland Complex fires
Burnet County ranchers and others are reaching out to those affected by the Eastland Complex…
LCRA water conservation rebates could net property owners up to $600
Highland Lakes property owners can cash in through the Lower Colorado River Authority’s WaterSmart Rebates…
Highland Lakes under Fire Weather Watch on Thursday
The rain that fell on the Highland Lakes earlier this week was not enough to…
Rain today, sun tomorrow across the Highland Lakes
Highland Lakes residents might want to grab an umbrella when venturing out Monday, March 21,…
Forest Service unit in Marble Falls due to wildfire outbreak risk
The Highland Lakes fire forecast danger is “very high” Friday, March 18, “moderate” to “high”…
Fire conditions high to very high
Burnet County fire conditions will increase to “very high” Friday, March 18, after rating “high”…
Texas could see California megadroughts, conservationist warns
Conserving water in the Highland Lakes is becoming increasingly important as temperatures continue to rise…
State of the Hill Country looks at effects of population boom
Population in the Texas Hill Country is expected to double within the next 30-35 years…
Cold front brings freezing temps, strong winds, some rain
A strong cold front pushed into the Highland Lakes on Friday morning, March 11. According…
PEC replacing some lights with newer, dark sky-friendly LEDs
Pedernales Electric Cooperative is upgrading the light bulbs used in the lighting fixtures it services,…
Area under winter weather advisory; ‘light icing’ expected overnight
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory effective through noon Thursday, Feb. 24,…
PEC shows love for monarchs with youth program, seed packets
The Pedernales Electric Cooperative is teaming up with schools, parents, and educators to teach young…
High winds, dry conditions prompt red flag fire warning
Parts of the Hill Country, including Burnet, Llano, and Blanco counties, are under a red…
County eyes future BOPATE, household hazardous waste events
Two separate hazardous waste collections are in the works this year in Burnet County. The…
Aerial spraying of prickly pear no cause for concern, officials say
An aerial spraying operation for prickly pear in parts of western Llano County recently raised…
Sun returns Friday; freezing temps may hang on until Saturday
The effects of Winter Storm Landon and continued freezing temperatures are expected to linger through…
Ice buildup could cause power outages; who to call
Anyone experiencing a power outage during the current winter storm should report it as soon…
Another cold blast in the forecast
The winter weather yo-yo continues this week as rain gives way to sunshine followed by…
Prevent oak wilt by cutting out pruning February through June
The key to controlling oak wilt is prevention, said Texas A&M Forest Service staff biologist…