Burnet’s most vulnerable displaced by Hamilton Creek floodwaters
At around 4 a.m. on July 5, 75-year-old Sue Pratton was awoken by her daughter…
Weather and Environment
FEMA offers help for flood victims with disabilities
People with disabilities who were victims of recent severe weather in Central Texas might be…
Caution still advised on Highland Lakes
While flood debris on the Highland Lakes might be decreasing, the Lower Colorado River Authority…
While Burnet’s in flood recovery mode, some residents are at standstill
Burnet is recovering from a hard hit by the Fourth of July weekend flood, with…
The science behind the flood
In the aftermath of the Fourth of July weekend flood that devastated Central Texas, weather…
LCRA offers larger rebates for home water-saving projects
The Lower Colorado River Authority is increasing the amount of WaterSmart rebates available to eligible…
Kingsland Slab closed due to flood damage
The CR 307 low-water crossing over the Llano River, better known as the Kingsland Slab,…
CR 341 bridge rebuild a priority
Rebuilding the flood-damaged bridge over Hamilton Creek on Burnet County Road 341 is an “emergency,”…
Ag producers can get USDA emergency loans
The recent presidential disaster declaration for much of the Texas Hill Country following severe weather…
Memorial service July 29 for Chief Phillips
A memorial service for missing Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department Chief Michael Phillips is…
HHSC offers food, baby formula, and medical resources for flood-impacted Texans
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is offering resources to those impacted by the…
PHOTOS: Moment of silence for missing fire chief
Professional trick rider Decotah Jackson led a riderless horse draped in an American flag into…
TxDOT releases road map for Cow Creek bridge rebuild
A new Cow Creek bridge on RR 1431 east of Marble Falls could be completed…
FEMA center opens in Burnet
An official Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster recovery center opened its doors Sunday, July…
How to stay up to date in a disaster
The Fourth of July flood in the Highland Lakes highlighted the importance of disaster awareness…
Who were the flood victims? Memorial service July 20
Burnet County is hosting a memorial service for victims of the Fourth of July weekend…
GALLERY: Lake Buchanan is full
For the first time since around 2005, Lake Buchanan is 100 percent full. On Wednesday,…
Local nonprofits eligible for SBA disaster loans
Private nonprofit organizations in Burnet and Llano counties impacted by the Fourth of July weekend…
UPDATE: Marble Falls boil water notice lifted
UPDATE, 9:20 A.M. FRIDAY, JULY 18: The city of Marble Falls has lifted its boil…
‘End of watch’ for missing fire chief
Family, friends, and first responders are still looking for missing Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire…
Is the Hill Country drought over?
Burnet and Llano counties are free and clear of drought on the surface, but more…
Washed-away Joppa Bridge found mangled downstream
The historic Joppa Bridge was found in a twisted heap of metal and debris on…
Llano County added to federal disaster declaration
Llano County is now among the 10 Hill Country counties included in a presidential disaster…
UPDATE: Bend Post Office open
Operations at the Bend Post Office, 22902 FM 580 West, are back to normal, according…