Hot and dry conditions heighten fire danger this July 4 holiday
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY BURNET —As Highland Lakes residents experience more days with triple-digit temperatures,…
Weather and Environment
Dreaded zebra mussels invade Lake Travis; boaters beware
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON LAKE TRAVIS — One measures less than an inch, but when they…
EPA to ‘sniff’ out contaminants with test wells on Burnet square
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY BURNET — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has launched a followup…
Burnet County pushes back vs. water district consolidation bill
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY BURNET — Burnet County leaders rejected an effort by State Rep….
High winds, heavy rain pelt Llano and the Highland Lakes
CONNIE SWINNEY • STAFF WRITER LLANO — High winds and heavy rain whipped through parts…
LCRA offers flood operations notifications by phone or email
FROM STAFF REPORTS MARBLE FALLS — With the spring months traditionally among the wettest of…
PEC makes deal for pilot solar farm in Johnson City
CONNIE SWINNEY • STAFF WRITER JOHNSON CITY — Pedernales Electric Cooperative has struck a deal…
Dry, cool front in Highland Lakes raises risk of wildfires
CONNIE SWINNEY • STAFF WRITER MARBLE FALLS — As the thermometer inches up toward spring-like…
Highway intersection beautification in Marble Falls honors Lady Bird’s legacy
CONNIE SWINNEY • STAFF WRITER MARBLE FALLS — Even amid the holiday bustle, volunteers from…
PEC recycling program breathes new life into old Christmas trees
CONNIE SWINNEY • STAFF WRITER JOHNSON CITY — Now that the dust has settled from…
LCRA lakes drawdown begins Jan. 2 for dock repairs, maintenance
SPECIAL TO DAILYTRIB.COM AUSTIN – The Lower Colorado River Authority will lower lakes Austin and…
Another Arctic front coming Sunday to the Highland Lakes
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — While the warm temperatures that settled in the Highland Lakes…
If roads get icy overnight, here are some safe driving tips
FROM STAFF REPORTS MARBLE FALLS — While weather forecasters aren’t predicting any precipitation during the…
Arctic cold front headed our way; remember the 4 ‘Ps’
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — After several days of cold and rain, the sun peeked out…
Rainy and colder weekend in the forecast
MARBLE FALLS — Prepare for a rainy and colder weekend in the Highland Lakes. Showers and…