Hazy days ahead; catch an exceptional Saharan dust sunset
A large Saharan dust plume is making its way toward Texas, likely bringing a few…
Weather and Environment
PHOTOS: Paddle season begins
ABOVE: Kayakers and standup paddleboarders were out and about on Lake Marble Falls on Friday,…
Heavy May showers after light April flowers
The Highland Lakes area has seen heavy rainfall throughout May following a relatively dry April….
Powerful storm tears up Highland Lakes
A short, violent thunderstorm cut through the Highland Lakes on Wednesday, May 28, in the…
100-degree days are here
After a pleasant Mother’s Day weekend, unseasonable triple-digit temperatures arrive in the Highland Lakes. Expect…
Fire flies: Don’t get caught unprepared during wildfire season
With temperatures rising and dry conditions rampant, wildfire risk is increasing across Central Texas. According…
Tornado tears through Burnet County, damaging homes and injuring driver
Burnet County officials are assessing the extent of the damage caused by a tornado that…
Highland Lakes burn bans lifted
As of 8 a.m. April 23 in Burnet County and 9 a.m. in Llano County,…
Sales-tax holiday for emergency supplies April 26-28
Texas’ annual sales-tax holiday for emergency supplies is in the April 26-28 forecast, just in…
Wildfire protection grant open for Burnet County landowners
Burnet County landowners can apply for a grant from the Texas A&M Forest Service to…
Groundwater district zones in on Briggs-Oakalla area
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District is taking its first step toward managing Burnet County…
Burnet County on high alert as wildfire risk intensifies across region
Drought, wind, and dry vegetation have placed Burnet County—and much of the Texas Hill Country—at…
‘Endangered’ golden-cheeked warbler might be downlisted
The golden-cheeked warbler could be downlisted from “endangered” to “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act….
High winds damage Hoover’s Valley store
High winds in the Highland Lakes tore the roof off of Hoover’s Valley Country Store…
Burn bans back after planned fires go wild, risk rises
The Burnet County Commissioners Court reinstated a burn ban Monday, March 3, after a series…
Brace for lows in 20s, teens
Milder winter temperatures will make way for subfreezing conditions starting Tuesday night as a polar…
Workshop series for new landowners
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offices in Burnet and Lampasas counties are co-hosting a…
Free wildfire mitigation workshop Feb. 8 for Burnet County residents
Burnet County residents can learn how to better protect their homes and property during a…
Winter warming up
Often-dreary February is starting off a little hot and bright, with sunny highs in the…
Inks Lake State Park seeks Dark Sky status
Inks Lake State Park has applied for certification as an International Dark Sky Park in…
Save energy, money with PEC tips
With ERCOT asking Texans to conserve electricity to avoid a power emergency during freezing temperatures,…
Be prepared for icy weather
The Highland Lakes will see subfreezing overnight temperatures through Friday, Jan. 10, as well as…
Freezing lows sweep into Highland Lakes
Temperatures could drop well below freezing in the Highland Lakes area by Sunday, Jan. 5,…
Spot fires highlight high risk
Firefighters battled 15 “spot fires” across Llano County on Dec. 27, all reportedly caused by…