County eyes future BOPATE, household hazardous waste events
Two separate hazardous waste collections are in the works this year in Burnet County. The…
Weather and Environment
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…
Burnet County under burn ban
A burn ban became effective in Burnet County at noon Tuesday, Jan. 25, about a…
Wintry blast blowing into the Highland Lakes; roads might get icy
Unseasonably warm weather once again gives way to unseasonable cold as an arctic front storms…
Cold front bringing strong winds
A cold front and strong winds are in the Highland Lakes forecast, according to the…
Llano County under burn ban
The Llano County Commissioners Court issued a countywide burn ban effective as of Monday, Jan….
Be prepared for winter weather
The four major providers of electricity to the Highland Lakes have been busy the past…
Brace for arctic cold front in new year
After several days in the 80s and a warm December overall, the new year starts…
Look to December skies for meteor shower and recently discovered comet
For skywatchers, December is a gift with one of the biggest and best meteor showers…
With LCRA dredging ordinance, residents worry about ‘industrialization’ of lakes
Some residents aren’t sold on the long-term effectiveness of the Lower Colorado River Authority’s new…
LBJ Ranch now International Dark Sky Park
Lyndon B. Johnson Ranch is now an International Dark Sky Park, the National Park Service…
Marble Falls Arbor Day planting Nov. 10
Four cedar elms, one live oak, and one burr oak will be planted at The…
Save Lake LBJ hopping bus to LCRA meeting in protest of dredging ordinance
In a last-ditch effort to oppose commercial dredging in the Highland Lakes, Save Lake LBJ…
Rain midweek followed by cooler temps
A couple of days of rain are in the forecast midweek for the Highland Lakes…
Stakeholder committee needed for Krause Springs, Little Cypress Creek watershed project
A Krause Springs Stakeholder Committee will be formed after a public meeting Tuesday, Oct. 12,…
Burn bans lifted after rainstorms
After the Highland Lakes received several inches of rain this week, officials lifted burn bans…
New national flood insurance policy rating system begins Oct. 1
Monthly premiums for National Flood Insurance Program policyholders will be affected starting Oct. 1 as…
Texas horned lizards making a comeback
Texas horned lizards believed to be the offspring of zoo-raised hatchlings released in 2019 were…
Tropical storm should bring scattered rain, cooler temperatures to the Highland Lakes
As the Texas Gulf Coast braces for the impact of Tropical Storm Nicholas, the Highland…
Central Texas mussels could be protected under Endangered Species Act
Six Central Texas freshwater species soon could be listed under the Endangered Species Act by…