TCEQ approves LCRA Water Management Plan updates
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality recently approved the Lower Colorado River Authority’s updated Water…
drought
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…
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…
Extreme heat this week with little relief; wildfire danger rises
As August nears its end, the hot weather refuses to go away. In fact, after…
LCRA records extremely low Highland Lakes inflows this year compared to historic averages
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS MARBLE FALLS — Water inflows so far this year from the Highland…
Llano feeling relief from rain as city moves down to Stage 2 water restrictions
FROM STAFF REPORTS LLANO — Rains to the west of Llano have sustained streamflow on the…
Burnet County livestock producers may be eligible for drought disaster assistance
SPECIAL TO DAILYTRIB.COM LAMPASAS – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency is offering…
Burnet County burn ban continues; commissioners set proposed tax rate
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS BURNET — Burnet County commissioners voted during the Aug. 14 regular meeting…
After weekend rains, Llano lowers water restrictions to Stage 3 — for now
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS LLANO — Although Llano received less than an inch of rain in…
Potential rainfall this weekend significant for drought-stricken Llano and Burnet counties
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS LLANO — Rain overnight Aug. 9-10 provided a respite from a run…
Burnet County disaster declaration, burn ban remain due to wildfires, dry conditions
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS BURNET — Burnet County remains under a Declaration of Disaster and…
UPDATE: Llano modifies Stage 5 restrictions to allow sprinkler system use one day per week
UPDATE: As of Aug. 7, the city of Llano modified its Stage 5 restrictions…
Kingsland Water Supply considering mandatory restrictions if drought continues
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS KINGSLAND — Kingsland Water Supply Corp. anticipates implementing Stage 2 of its…
UPDATE: City of Llano moves to Stage 4 water restrictions
FROM STAFF REPORTS LLANO — As inflows from the Llano River continue to decrease and…
UPDATE: Officials say ATV is cause of Park Road 4 fire, which is 50 percent contained
BURNET — An all-terrain vehicle has been determined as the cause of the Park Road 4…
Llano residents still using too much water under Stage 3 restrictions; city issues reminder
FROM STAFF REPORTS LLANO — City officials are asking Llano residents to double down on…
UPDATE: Llano enacts Stage 3 water restrictions July 10
UPDATE: As of July 10, the city of Llano has moved to Stage 3 water…
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…
‘Water 101’ and how to conserve precious Highland Lakes resource
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO KINGSLAND — To Charlie Flatten, there’s never a bad time to…
Hot and dry conditions heighten fire danger this July 4 holiday
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY BURNET —As Highland Lakes residents experience more days with triple-digit temperatures,…
Spicewood family’s conservation efforts restore ranch’s productivity
MELISSA BLAIR • SPECIAL TO DAILYTRIB.COM SPICEWOOD — Becky Sultemeier and her husband, Shelby, run a…
Lake Buchanan has healthy resurgence; state of the lake is June 21
DANIEL CLIFTON • EDITOR BUCHANAN DAM — Lake Buchanan has experienced the spectrum of ups…
State of the lake: Now full, Buchanan sees fish and habitat changes
DANIEL CLIFTON • EDITOR UPDATE: The State of the Lake program scheduled for May 17…
After two years, Burnet lifts mandatory watering restrictions
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — After almost two years of mandatory water restrictions, city of…