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…
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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…
Dwindling river flows prompt Llano restriction warning, alternative water source plans
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY LLANO — As water flows decrease in the Llano River, city…
UPDATE: Burnet County joins other counties as well as Marble Falls in imposing burn ban
UPDATE: As of noon July 2, Burnet County joined the list of counties imposing…
Fishery expert cites habitat concerns in Sandy Creek dredging plans
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY LLANO COUNTY — Construction company owner Steve Nash believes striking a…
Marble Falls under Stage 2 water restrictions; affects washing vehicles, watering lawns
FROM STAFF REPORTS MARBLE FALLS — Due to the heat and lack of substantial rainfall,…
Save Sandy Creek group rallies against ‘sand plant;’ city council calls special meeting
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY SUNRISE BEACH VILLAGE — Sandy Creek, which flows about a mile…
Plans for Sandy Creek rock crusher stir concerns about traffic and environment
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY SUNRISE BEACH VILLAGE — Llano County commissioners are trying to sort…
More ‘chill hours’ over the winter mean bigger, better Hill Country peach crop than in 2017
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON STONEWALL — As much as I want to stay away from it,…
Highland Lakes hit with heavy rainfall and flooding overnight; Spicewood sees road closures
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY SPICEWOOD — A thunderstorm swept through the Highland Lakes overnight June…
Memorial Day kicks off a week of 100-degree weather, sunny skies
MARBLE FALLS — Summer doesn’t officially start until June 21, but the Highland Lakes will get…
Storm in Burnet County topples power lines, damages property
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY BERTRAM — A brief but severe thunderstorm marked by high winds…
Severe weather with hail and high winds expected May 3-5
FROM STAFF REPORTS MARBLE FALLS — Forecasters have predicted stormy days ahead — May 3-5 — as…
Officials: Before you light fireworks on San Jacinto Day, pay heed to dry conditions
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY LLANO — Since state lawmakers added more days to the calendar…
View flood map revisions at Marble Falls open house
MARBLE FALLS — Floods are a fact of life in the Highland Lakes, but local and…
Texas governor issues disaster declaration in Burnet County due to drought
FROM STAFF REPORTS AUSTIN — A combination of high winds and lack of rain prompted…