Deadly flash flooding is tearing through Burnet and Travis counties, leaving at least six people dead. Keep a close eye on local alerts and avoid any closed roads while crews handle the emergency.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 7 mentions in the last 30 days, 9 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
The proclamation itself has no direct financial cost, but staffing shortages may impact future budget allocations.
Emergency dispatchers and the residents they serve.
The applicant, Lonestar Faith, LLC, was denied the opportunity to operate as an EMS provider.
Thach Martin helps evacuate fellow first responder Joshua Monks from a mock burning bus during the Spicewood Fire and Rescue mass casualty...
The Burnet Consolidated and Marble Falls independent school districts recently each reapproved the use of armed “guardians” to meet state requirements for school security that have been in place for the last three years.
Daily high temperatures are expected to reach over 100 degrees this week for the first time in 2026 in the Highland Lakes area. Here are the forecasted highs for Tuesday, July 21-Sunday, July 26: Tuesday,...
The Llano River surged from its banks starting on Thursday, July 16, sending billions of gallons of water downstream. Despite the flood conditions, Llano and Burnet counties endured minimal negative impacts and Highland Lakes reservoirs are full for the first time since 2019.
“Flooding is underway in the Hill Country, and it is happening in some different places than last year,” State Rep. Ellen Troxclair (HD-19) wrote in a statement July 16. “This is an emergency.”
Heavy rain and flooding in the upper basin of the Llano River is sending millions of gallons of water downstream on the night of Thursday, July 16. Llano County is under a National Weather Service flood warning as the river is expected to rise considerably by Thursday night.
Burnet and Llano counties will be under a flood watch this coming week as high chances of storms and significant rainfall roll over the area. According to the National Weather Service, the Highland Lakes will...
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Low water crossings, creeks, and some roadways in the Highland Lakes area were flooded on the night of Sunday, June 14, due to heavy rainfall across Burnet and Llano counties. More precipitation is expected Monday night, Tuesday, and later in the week.
The county is transitioning to a new interim Emergency Management Coordinator following the resignation of the current coordinator.
One person dead, investigation underway after Burnet County house fire Friday morning KEYE
Burnet County is under a National Weather Service flood watch until 1 a.m. Saturday, June 6. The city of Burnet is a specific area of concern. According to the NWS forecast, several counties in Central Texas...
Flash flood warnings issued across CTX as water rescues reported in Burnet County KEYE
The county considered allowing a new private EMS provider, Lonestar Faith, LLC, to operate in the area. The application was ultimately denied after concerns were raised about its impact on existing services.
Rosebud VFD Chief Caleb Miller killed in UTV crash in Burnet County KWTX
The county is recognizing the hard work of 911 dispatchers who are currently working understaffed. They are the critical first link for residents in emergencies.
Texas A&M Forest Service responds to Burnet County fire spanning 130 acres KEYE
Burnet County prescribed burn becomes "out of control," burning 75 acres KEYE
Grass fire in Burnet County blazes amid increased fire danger across the state Spectrum News
Crews battle 321-acre Williams Road Fire near Burnet with 100% containment KEYE
Burnet County fire 90% contained as crews tackle hotspots KVUE
Five dead after fiery head-on collision on US 281 in Burnet County KEYE
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