Saving wildflowers and native plants, one yard at a time
When it comes to planting wildflowers and native plants, Minnette Marr believes large-scale plantings are…
Weather and Environment
Cold front moving in Tuesday afternoon
After a warm start to the week, the Highland Lakes returns to more winter-like weather…
Volunteer weather spotters needed to help keep Burnet County residents safe
With severe weather frequently in Burnet County’s forecast, vigilance and volunteers are needed, said Jim…
Front bringing rain and possible flooding to Highland Lakes
A storm front moving across the Highland Lakes is expected to bring a few days…
Cold front bringing freeze and chance of sleet
Highs will reach the mid-70s on Tuesday before dropping drastically Wednesday. A cold front is…
Warning: Too few people signed up for emergency alerts
A fear of Jim Barho’s was realized on January 22. That day, a rocket engine…
January going out with a storm or two; February starts with sunshine
Buckle in for what could be a rocking and rolling night. According to a National…
Large grassfire was controlled burn; residents reminded to be cautious
Residents and drivers might have noticed a large grassfire south of Texas 71 in the…
Central Texas Water Coalition president to speak at LBCC meeting
Water is always a topic of conversation in Texas, and Governor Greg Abbott’s state of…
Wildfires a concern in midst of winter drought in Central Texas
Drought and potential wildfires should be year-round concerns, even in the middle of winter, according…
Tips for keeping homes safe from heater-caused fires
Despite the mild winter so far, Marble Falls Fire Rescue officials are working to make…
Forecast: 2020 to begin with rain
The last days of 2019 and the decade should be sunny but chilly. And the…
PEC offering free Christmas tree recycling
It’s beginning to look like the days after Christmas as the presents are all unwrapped,…
Christmas Bird Count is January 3 in Burnet County Circle
Kay Zagst of Marble Falls isn’t a scientist, but, every winter, she takes part in…
Cold front pushing into Highland Lakes overnight
The weather outside is about to get somewhat frightful. After reaching a spring-like mid-80s on…
Arctic front bringing freezing temperatures and rain
The Highland Lakes will reach the mid-60s around noon Monday before a strong Arctic cold…
Possible freeze overnight into Halloween; sunny weekend
The Highland Lakes could see its lowest temperatures since last winter as well as the…
Spark of life at Inks Lake State Park year after wildfire
SENIOR WRITER SUZANNE FREEMAN A major wildfire in August 2018 that blackened 600 acres of…
New land management program promotes good stewardship
SENIOR WRITER SUZANNE FREEMAN Water, wildlife, topsoil. Property owners who cultivate these three elements on…
Colder, rainy weather before mild temps return this weekend
Mother Nature’s fickleness is evident again this week. After mild, fall temperatures the first part…
BOPATE collection Oct. 26 at new Reuse and Recycle Center
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON The new Burnet County Reuse and Recycle Center might not get a…
Blessings one year after historic October 2018 flood
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON As Rick Scrimshire stood on the back porch of his Lake LBJ…
Wringing water from rocks at Selah, Bamberger Ranch Preserve
SENIOR WRITER SUZANNE FREEMAN This is a story about water and how one man squeezed…
Fall weather is here: Cold front drops highs, brings rain
Put away the shorts and T-shirts — at least for a couple of days. A Canadian…