Despite rain, fire danger lingers across parts of Burnet County
The recent rainfall wasn’t enough to dampen the danger of wildfires across the Highland Lakes….
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Severe drought stage declared for Burnet County groundwater
Burnet County groundwater moved into Stage 3 drought conditions Tuesday, April 19, announced Central Texas…
Dry conditions keep firefighters on alert; rain in forecast
Burnet County firefighters have their water trucks full and equipment fueled and on standby around…
Extreme fire conditions continue in Burnet and Llano counties
Wildfire danger in Burnet and Llano counties has been rated extreme by the Texas A&M…
Fire conditions high to very high
Burnet County fire conditions will increase to “very high” Friday, March 18, after rating “high”…
Texas could see California megadroughts, conservationist warns
Conserving water in the Highland Lakes is becoming increasingly important as temperatures continue to rise…
Llano County under burn ban
As hot, dry weather returns to the Highland Lakes, the Llano County Commissioners Court issued…
Water well users asked to conserve due to drought conditions
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District is asking Burnet County residents who have wells to…
TCEQ approves LCRA Water Management Plan updates
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality recently approved the Lower Colorado River Authority’s updated Water…
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…