Jump in grasshopper numbers concern for gardeners and producers
Whether working in the yard or going for a walk, a constant companion in the…
Weather and Environment
Thicker-than-usual Saharan dust cloud arrives; could cause breathing issues
A thick cloud of dust from Africa’s Sahara desert has arrived in the Highland Lakes,…
Highland Lakes hits triple digits
Temperature-wise, Texas ended up on the wrong side of Tropical Storm Cristobal. The storm made…
Storms could dampen Memorial Day weekend
After hot, muggy weather this week, a slow-moving low-pressure system edging the Highland Lakes will…
Marble Falls experiments with zebra mussel repellents
It might be impossible to get rid of them, but it is possible to fight…
Weekend weather includes rain with possible flooding, severe storms
Some parts of the Highland Lakes could receive 2-4 inches of rain this weekend from…
Easter morning tornado strikes RV parks in Blanco County
On Easter morning, April 12, at about 5:30 a.m., a tornado touched down in Round…
After the rain, a sunny Easter
The unseasonably warm and humid weather Wednesday, April 8, could trigger isolated, severe thunderstorms starting…
April 1 is last day of sunshine for awhile
If you want to get outside for fresh air and sunshine, do it Wednesday. A…
Weather watchers wanted in the Highland Lakes
Eighty degrees one day, 20 degrees the next with a chance of snow. That’s winter…
Highland Lakes could see up to 2 inches of rain starting Tuesday
After a mild start to March, the Highland Lakes can expect storms Tuesday-Wednesday, March 3-4,…
PACE to help commercial property owners conserve
After a few questions concerning Burnet County’s limited role in a program that would help…
Texas horned lizards topic of Master Naturalists meeting
In collaboration with the Fort Worth Zoo and Texas Christian University (Go, Horned Frogs!), Texas…
Expect freeze Wednesday night; weekend looks pleasant
Another cold front will push temperatures below freezing Wednesday night, according to the National Weather…
Balcones Canyonlands NWR fire program receives Fort Hood award
The U.S. Army’s Fort Hood Military Post recently honored the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge’s…
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…
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…