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SpanishSTAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Showers and thunderstorms are likely Saturday, May 18, and rainfall totals Friday night into Saturday could top an inch. (more…)
May 19, 2019, 12:40 pm
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Severe storms expected Saturday before sunny Sunday
Posted on 17 May 2019.
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Severe thunderstorms coming before sunny weekend
Posted on 23 April 2019.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Make sure to have your raincoat and umbrella handy this afternoon and especially Wednesday throughout the day. (more…)
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Front could bring hail, strong winds, and possible tornadoes
Posted on 16 April 2019.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A severe thunderstorm that could include large, damaging hail appears to have the Highland Lakes in its path. (more…)
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No April foolin’: Front to drop temperatures into the 40s
Posted on 29 March 2019.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Don’t put away those jackets and sweaters just yet. An early spring cold front will send highs on Sunday and Monday down into the mid- to upper 50s and lows into the 40s. And that’s not an April Fools’ Day forecast. (more…)
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How are wildflowers and fruit trees faring in the freeze?
Posted on 04 March 2019.
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO The Highland Lakes has been hit with an Easter freeze — an unexpected cold snap that happens after planting season begins. While the extended, extreme drop in temperature is not expected to hurt wildflowers, it could prove a detriment to fruit trees, including peaches, a Hill Country favorite. (more…)
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Train to be ‘eyes’ in the field for National Weather Service
Posted on 28 February 2019.
FROM STAFF REPORTS With winter eventually giving way to spring and summer, the Highland Lakes could find itself in the crosshairs of Mother Nature’s power when it comes to storms and flooding. (more…)
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Trump issues federal disaster declaration for Texas counties impacted by 2018 flooding
Posted on 26 February 2019.
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Good news for the 33 Texas counties hit hard by severe storms and flooding last fall as President Donald Trump on Feb. 25 issued a federal disaster declaration. (more…)
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Winter is still here; cold temps, possible sleet coming
Posted on 07 February 2019.
FROM STAFF REPORTS After Highland Lakes residents were dressing in shorts and T-shirts the past few days, Mother Nature will send a reminder that February is still, technically, winter. (more…)
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Mild Friday turns into cold, windy weekend with some rain
Posted on 18 January 2019.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Enjoy a mild Friday while you can because a cold front this evening will drop weekend highs into the 50s, according to the National Weather Service. (more…)
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Timetable for LCRA lake drawdowns extended due to rain
Posted on 04 January 2019.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Lower Colorado River Authority extended lake lowerings by five days after recent rains prompted the partial opening of a floodgate on Tom Miller Dam. (more…)
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With heavy rainfall, LCRA pauses lake lowerings, opens floodgate
Posted on 02 January 2019.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Heavy rainfall and full lakes forced the Lower Colorado River Authority to pause the drawdowns of lakes LBJ and Marble Falls on Jan. 2. (more…)
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New year to bring freezing temperatures, possible icy roads
Posted on 31 December 2018.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A mix of rain and possible freezing temperatures could cause icy road conditions late Jan. 1 into early Jan. 2. (more…)
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Expect sunny weekend with slight chance of Christmas rain
Posted on 21 December 2018.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The chances of a white Hill Country Christmas are relatively low — basically non-existent — but children shouldn’t fret because St. Nick can travel in all types of conditions. (more…)
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Gift cards going out to Highland Lakes flood victims in need
Posted on 07 December 2018.
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO Victims of the October flood are invited to contact the Community Resource Center in Marble Falls to obtain H-E-B, Lowe’s Home Improvement, and Walmart gift cards. (more…)
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Cold front brings weekend rain but no freezing temperatures
Posted on 03 December 2018.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A cold front Friday will bring about 2 inches of rain but not enough cold air to drop temperatures below freezing. (more…)
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First freeze of the season overnight in the Highland Lakes
Posted on 12 November 2018.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Freezing temperatures are coming to the Highland Lakes tonight, the first dip below 32 degrees since Feb. 12. Area lows overnight into Tuesday, Nov. 13, are expected to be around 29 degrees. (more…)
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New Highland Lakes Crisis Network training ‘shepherds’ to walk alongside disaster victims
Posted on 31 October 2018.
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON In September, a few Highland Lakes clergy attended an Austin Disaster Relief Network workshop to learn how to create a similar network among area churches. The Rev. Jackie English was scheduled to present what he had learned during that eight-hour training session to the Marble Falls Ministerial Alliance on Oct. 23. (more…)
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Boo! Halloween cold front bringing rain to Highland Lakes
Posted on 30 October 2018.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Halloween trick-or-treaters unfortunately seem in store for a trick on Oct. 31 as a cold front moves into the area, bringing a high chance of rain in the evening. (more…)
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FLOOD BRIEFS FOR OCT. 25: Lake Buchanan to open; Marble Falls moves to Stage 4
Posted on 25 October 2018.
Information regarding the recent flood from across the Highland Lakes. Lake Buchanan to open to public Oct. 26 The Lower Colorado River Authority will open Lake Buchanan to public use at noon Oct. 26. The remaining Highland Lakes — Inks, LBJ, Marble Falls, and Travis — remain closed due to “debris and unsafe conditions caused by the […]
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National Weather Service: Sunshine is coming, but first, more rain in the forecast
Posted on 23 October 2018.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Sunny days are just around the corner. But before the clouds break and highs return to the upper 70s, one more “soaking” rain is expected. (more…)
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Force of volunteers cleans out flood-damaged homes along Lake Marble Falls
Posted on 19 October 2018.
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Jake Jacobsen and Jennifer Jackson planned to return Oct. 15 to Marble Falls from Corpus Christi but decided to visit with friends an extra day. After returning to Marble Falls on Oct. 16, they realized they wouldn’t be going home that day either. (more…)
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Kingsland Water Supply: Continue boiling water during restoration efforts
Posted on 19 October 2018.
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Kingsland Water Supply Corp. General Manager Leonard Leinfelder said a boil water notice is likely to be in effect “well into next week.” (more…)
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UPDATE: Horseshoe Bay returns to full water production capacity
Posted on 19 October 2018.
A previous story reported old information from the city of Horseshoe Bay. An update on the city’s website on Oct. 19 follows: FROM THE CITY OF HORSESHOE BY: The City has returned to 100% water production capacity. Citizens may begin to utilize water for full domestic use and cleanup operations. Currently, there are some residents […]
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Body found in vehicle in Llano identified as 58-year-old woman
Posted on 19 October 2018.
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS A body found late Oct. 16 at West Sandstone and Flag streets in Llano has been identified as 58-year-old Rebecca Elaine Biddy of Llano, Llano Police Chief Mike Scoggins confirmed. (more…)
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Sen. Cruz and other officials tour Highland Lakes; among muck and destruction, joy still found
Posted on 18 October 2018.
CORRECTION: The story on Oct. 18 incorrectly stated Tripp Goodman was in Meadowlakes. He was actually in Pecan Valley in Marble Falls. STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz visited the Highland Lakes on Oct. 17 to view damage caused by recent flooding and offer federal help to Burnet and Llano counties. […]
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NWS: More rain on Friday could cause additional flooding
Posted on 18 October 2018.
CORRECTION: In the story, we stated that the LCRA had opened eight floodgates on Oct. 17, but this was incorrect. They only opened four. FROM STAFF REPORTS After days of devastating flooding, the Highland Lakes isn’t out of danger yet. (more…)
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