Burnet County livestock producers may be eligible for drought disaster assistance
SPECIAL TO DAILYTRIB.COM LAMPASAS – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency is offering…
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Burnet County burn ban continues; commissioners set proposed tax rate
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS BURNET — Burnet County commissioners voted during the Aug. 14 regular meeting…
Save Sandy Creek meeting Aug. 16 over ‘sand mine’ concerns
FROM STAFF REPORTS SUNRISE BEACH VILLAGE — Those interested in how a proposed “sand mine”…
After weekend rains, Llano lowers water restrictions to Stage 3 — for now
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS LLANO — Although Llano received less than an inch of rain in…
Potential rainfall this weekend significant for drought-stricken Llano and Burnet counties
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS LLANO — Rain overnight Aug. 9-10 provided a respite from a run…
Burnet County disaster declaration, burn ban remain due to wildfires, dry conditions
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS BURNET — Burnet County remains under a Declaration of Disaster and…
UPDATE: Llano modifies Stage 5 restrictions to allow sprinkler system use one day per week
UPDATE: As of Aug. 7, the city of Llano modified its Stage 5 restrictions…
UPDATE: Park Road 4 fire 90 percent contained; another blaze at CR 228-US 183
FROM STAFF REPORTS HOOVER’S VALLEY — Fire officials reported that the Park Road 4 wildfire…
Park Road 4 fire: Evacuated residents can return home; more than 100 personnel battling blaze
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS BURNET — The Texas A&M Forest Service announced July 31 that evacuated…
Kingsland Water Supply considering mandatory restrictions if drought continues
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS KINGSLAND — Kingsland Water Supply Corp. anticipates implementing Stage 2 of its…
UPDATE: City of Llano moves to Stage 4 water restrictions
FROM STAFF REPORTS LLANO — As inflows from the Llano River continue to decrease and…
UPDATE: Officials say ATV is cause of Park Road 4 fire, which is 50 percent contained
BURNET — An all-terrain vehicle has been determined as the cause of the Park Road 4…
Could it be? Rain and highs in the 90s in the forecast
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — Hold onto your hats: There’s a chance for rain early…
Llano residents still using too much water under Stage 3 restrictions; city issues reminder
FROM STAFF REPORTS LLANO — City officials are asking Llano residents to double down on…
Wildfire scorches 15 acres off RR 1174 in Burnet County; fourth blaze in recent weeks
FROM STAFF REPORTS BERTRAM — Despite the heat and fire services taxed from battling other…
UPDATE: CR 108 Fire in Burnet County not completely contained but almost, say officials
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS BURNET — The CR 108 Fire north of Burnet isn’t at 100…
Excessive heat warning extended; triple digits continue for at least another week
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — With temperatures expected to reach as high as 107 degrees…
Crews make progress in two wildfires but worry weather will worsen conditions
FROM STAFF REPORTS LLANO — Fire crews are still fighting two wildfires that have burned…
NWS issues warning as temps rise to 107; no relief in sight
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning…
Crews battle two wildfires as combined scorched-earth tally surpasses 2,500 acres
FROM STAFF REPORTS LLANO COUNTY — Llano County emergency officials launched into action July 18…
It’s only gonna get hotter as the week goes by; NWS issues hazardous outlook warning
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — As summer rolls along, it’s bringing possible 100-plus-degree temperatures through…
Environmental group offers ‘good neighbor’ suggestions for mining operations
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY SUNRISE BEACH VILLAGE — Environmental groups and government entities have drafted…
UPDATE: Llano enacts Stage 3 water restrictions July 10
UPDATE: As of July 10, the city of Llano has moved to Stage 3 water…
Independence Day forecast calls for chance of wet weather and cooler temperatures
FROM STAFF REPORTS MARBLE FALLS — After the onslaught of triple-digit temperatures, there appears to be…