Llano County under burn ban
As hot, dry weather returns to the Highland Lakes, the Llano County Commissioners Court issued…
wildfires
Rain is good right now, but dangers lurk
The Highland Lakes enjoyed a slightly higher-than-normal rainfall in the late spring and early summer,…
May rains will give way to hot, dry fire season; prevention is key
After several days of rain, you might not be thinking about wildfire prevention, but Marble…
Sign up for Highland Lakes emergency alerts
Highland Lakes residents can sign up to receive emergency alerts about severe weather, wildfires, and…
Sandy Harbor volunteers battle western wildfires
Two Sandy Harbor Volunteer Fire Department members spent this past summer fighting wildfires in the…
Burn ban not needed — yet; county COVID-19 numbers updated
Conditions aren’t quite right for an outdoor burn ban in Burnet County, but commissioners are…
Balcones Canyonlands NWR fire program receives Fort Hood award
The U.S. Army’s Fort Hood Military Post recently honored the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge’s…
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…
Marble Falls issues burn ban
Due to the lack of significant rainfall in recent weeks, the city of Marble Falls…
New signs of life in charred portions of Inks Lake State Park following July wildfire
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS BURNET — Just over a month after a wildfire at Inks…
Become ‘firewise’ to protect your home; program is Sept. 7
FROM STAFF REPORTS KINGSLAND — As housing developments and other homes push farther into rural…
Event chance for residents to thank Llano County crews that battled back-to-back blazes
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON LLANO — After spending hours fighting and supporting efforts to battle two…
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: Park Road 4 fire 90 percent contained; another blaze at CR 228-US 183
FROM STAFF REPORTS HOOVER’S VALLEY — Fire officials reported that the Park Road 4 wildfire…
Crews battle two wildfires as combined scorched-earth tally surpasses 2,500 acres
FROM STAFF REPORTS LLANO COUNTY — Llano County emergency officials launched into action July 18…
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…
‘Defensible spaces’ can protect homes and businesses from wildfires
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON MARBLE FALLS — The chain saws ripped through underbrush and cedars as…
Firewise presentation to offer tips on how to lessen wildfire risk
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO MARBLE FALLS — Wildfires are a constant concern for Texans, and…
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,…