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Sheep & Goat group accepting applications from area students
The Hill Country Sheep and Goat Organization is accepting scholarship applications from high school seniors and college students in these counties: Gillespie, Bandera, Blanco, Edwards, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Mason, Menard, Real and Sutton.
Good News: Doppler Dave shares his incredible eclipse experience
LLANO, Texas (KFDA) - Doppler Dave Oliver visited Llano, Texas earlier this week, a spot he had chosen to cover the solar eclipse path of totality. As it turned out, people from all over the world were visiting Llano for the same reason. “We’ve met Australia, Korea, Brazil — all...
City, school, and primary runoff election forums coming up
Highland Lakes candidates for city, school board, and primary runoff elections will be featured at a handful of forums in the days and weeks leading up to their respective election days. Burnet and Llano counties are holding runoffs to choose the Republican nominee for county commissioners in each of the...
Fabulous festivals of April
April is the apex of festival season in the Highland Lakes, where Burnet revels in bluebonnets, Llano chows down on crawfish, and Marble Falls paints the town every color of the rainbow. Enjoy a carnival, live music, parades, vendors, and more at the 41st annual Bluebonnet Festival in Burnet from...
Severe weather threat ends for Central Texas; Wind Advisory begins Wednesday afternoon
AUSTIN, Texas — Editor's note: This blog is no longer being updated. Click here for the latest forecast. With the solar eclipse now in the rearview mirror, we’re starting to look ahead to an active weather pattern over the next 24 hours with multiple chances for severe weather.
Early voting in cities, schools starts April 22
Early voting in cities, schools starts April 22 From Staff Reports Fri, 04/19/2024 - 02:41 Image Body Several important school district and municipal elections are scheduled for May 4 with early voting starting Monday.Granite Shoals, Marble Falls and Meadowlakes as well as a water district...
Celebrate the Great American Eclipse with NewsChannel 10
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - NewsChannel 10 will have a two hour special show on Monday, April 8 to celebrate the Great American Eclipse. The total solar eclipse will start in Mexico around 1:00 p.m. and begin in Texas around 1:30 p.m. During the show, you will see live looks around...
Bill Nye the Science Guy to visit Texas for total solar eclipse
AUSTIN, Texas - Bill Nye the Science Guy will be here in Central Texas for the once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse happening on Monday. The path of totality will pass over a large part of Central Texas, including Austin, Dripping Springs, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Killeen, Fredericksburg, Blanco, Llano, Burnet and northwest San Antonio.
Bill Nye the Science Guy to visit Texas for total solar eclipse
AUSTIN, Texas - Bill Nye the Science Guy will be here in Central Texas for the once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse happening on Monday. The path of totality will pass over a large part of Central Texas, including Austin, Dripping Springs, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Killeen, Fredericksburg, Blanco, Llano, Burnet and northwest San Antonio.
Not-so-clear skies in eclipse forecast
Current forecasts from the National Weather Service call for cloudy skies and possible rain across the Highland Lakes on Monday, April 8, which could put a damper on the total solar eclipse that will pass directly over Burnet and Llano counties. The predicted cloud cover could obscure the most spectacular...
Eclipse makes impact on Highland Lakes
Communities across the Highland Lakes are already seeing an influx of visitors for the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. Gas prices have risen, lodging is completely booked, and grocery stores are crowded with shoppers. Odd vehicles and unusual outfits have also been spotted at local restaurants and shops.
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