Severe thunderstorms coming before sunny weekend
FROM STAFF REPORTS Make sure to have your raincoat and umbrella handy this afternoon and…
Weather and Environment
Sandy Harbor sand pile a mountainous problem
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON Sandy Harbor residents Soc Gonzalez and Keith Woody stood on the historic…
Front could bring hail, strong winds, and possible tornadoes
FROM STAFF REPORTS A severe thunderstorm that could include large, damaging hail appears to have…
No April foolin’: Front to drop temperatures into the 40s
FROM STAFF REPORTS Don’t put away those jackets and sweaters just yet. An early spring…
Sandy Creek mine discussion to weigh pros and cons
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Horseshoe Bay Democrats are hosting a discussion on the pros and…
Landowners, volunteers wade into riparian restoration effort
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON While the cooler temperatures March 2 were enough to send some people…
Small Business Administration closing local flood victim outreach offices
FROM STAFF REPORTS U.S. Small Business Administration officials announced they are closing the Disaster Loan…
$100K donation to Highland Lakes Crisis Network rebuilding two flood-damaged homes
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON The Highland Lakes Crisis Network had identified two houses — one in…
Obstructions slow 2900 bridge progress; opening moves to May
FROM STAFF REPORTS Obstructions from the collapsed RM 2900 bridge have delayed construction on the…
Small Business Administration issues disaster declaration; low-interest loans available
FROM STAFF REPORTS Homeowners, renters, and business owners who suffered losses and damages due to…
How are wildflowers and fruit trees faring in the freeze?
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO The Highland Lakes has been hit with an Easter freeze —…
Train to be ‘eyes’ in the field for National Weather Service
FROM STAFF REPORTS With winter eventually giving way to spring and summer, the Highland Lakes…
New county environmental crimes officer swamped by cases
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Just over four months into the job, Environmental Crimes Deputy Chris…
LCRA is ‘stepping up to the plate’ on Lake LBJ cleanup
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS The most significant flood since the dams were built on the…
Share these tips to keep lakes free of invasive zebra mussels
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO Lakes LBJ, Buchanan, Inks, and Marble Falls are zebra mussel-free, and…
Winter is still here; cold temps, possible sleet coming
FROM STAFF REPORTS After Highland Lakes residents were dressing in shorts and T-shirts the past…
Mild Friday turns into cold, windy weekend with some rain
FROM STAFF REPORTS Enjoy a mild Friday while you can because a cold front this…
Commissioners: No more flood debris pickup in Llano County
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Llano County commissioners voted during the Jan. 14 regular meeting to…
With new leader, Highland Lakes Crisis Network focuses on helping flood victims
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS The formation of the Highland Lakes Crisis Network was underway just…
New year to bring freezing temperatures, possible icy roads
FROM STAFF REPORTS A mix of rain and possible freezing temperatures could cause icy road…
Expect sunny weekend with slight chance of Christmas rain
FROM STAFF REPORTS The chances of a white Hill Country Christmas are relatively low — basically…
Llano County expects flood debris to be gone by start of 2019 and at lower cost
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Despite awarding a debris removal contract a month after the devastating…
Cold front bringing high winds, slight chance for light snow
FROM STAFF REPORTS Cold, windy weather will blast into the Highland Lakes beginning Thursday afternoon….
Phoenix Center therapist presents flood trauma program
BY PAM RODGERS The TV news crews have all returned home, the storm clouds have…