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How recent rainfall has affected our lake levels, and what it means for the hot summer months
AUSTIN, Texas — Memorial Day weekend is around the corner, so have lake levels in the area improved with recent rainfall?. "This peninsula here used to be completely underwater," Corbin Cornwell, co-owner of Big Tex Boat Rentals, said. "You can kind of see where the cliffs are that were not there a couple of months ago or the year before."
New leadership takes the helm at Lake Buchanan/Inks chamber
New leadership takes the helm at Lake Buchanan/Inks chamber Special To The Highlander Tue, 05/14/2024 - 02:57 Image Joe Woolsey (left) will replace Steve Buchanan as the executive director of the Lake Buchanan/Inks Lake Chamber of Commerce and the manager of the Visitor Center, 19611 E. Texas 29. ...
Austinites hit by April storms prepare for possible hail and high winds Thursday
AUSTIN, Texas — The potential for hail and damaging winds on Thursday night is coming after a series of storms in April that did damage from Marble Falls to Manor to South Austin. Some residents are still cleaning up after last month’s harsh weather as they try to prepare for what is ahead.
Coming together for the common good
Recently, a group of five churches came together host Serve Saturday – an event where teens and community members come together to serve the community and make Liberty Hill a better place. “We were looking for a collaborative event where our teenagers could not only serve alongside each other,...
Developers cultivating ‘working list’ of shopping center retailers
Developers cultivating ‘working list’ of shopping center retailers Connie Swinney Associate Editor Fri, 05/10/2024 - 02:54 Image The much-anticipated Shops at Flatrock Crossing is a planned shopping center in the south end of Marble Falls. Contributed Rendering/City of Marble Falls ...
Golf coach to take on double duty by leading MFHS girls basketball team
Golf coach to take on double duty by leading MFHS girls basketball team Subhead 'He's very organized and on top of things.' Jennifer Fierro Special To The Highlander Tue, 05/14/2024 - 02:57 Image ...
Hail the size of melons! See the giant that could rank among Texas' largest in history
Severe storms on Thursday across Texas produced giant hail and damaging winds. Local National Weather Service offices issue Severe Thunderstorm Warnings when hail is thought to be the size of quarters, but a Johnson City resident said her hailstone was the size of a melon.
Baseball Game Preview: China Spring Will Face Burnet
The China Spring Cougars are on the road again on Saturday to play the Burnet Bulldogs. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (China Spring: 2, Burnet: 3) so any runs scored will be well earned. China Spring is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday....
One critically injured in two-vehicle crash on Flint Rock Road in Lakeway
A two-vehicle collision on Flint Rock Road in Lakeway has left one adult with life-threatening injuries on Monday afternoon. The crash occurred in the 16500 block of Flint Rock Road. According to Austin-Travis County EMS, medics responded to the scene and found one patient in need of CPR. The adult...
Horseshoe Bay gets first big check to expand broadband
The city of Horseshoe Bay received a big boost to its broadband service on Tuesday, May 14. Llano County presented city officials with a ceremonial check for $550,000, the first payment of a $1 million interlocal agreement between the county and city to expand internet access for Horseshoe Bay residents.
Strong storms possible Monday
AUSTIN, Texas — *A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Bastrop, Blanco, Caldwell, Fayette, Gillespie, Hays, Lee and Travis counties until 4 p.m. Monday.*. The KVUE Weather Team is monitoring the potential for strong storms to impact Central Texas on Monday. The severe weather risk increased for most...
Tornado watch north of Austin is in effect until 10 p.m. Wednesday
The tornado watch has expired. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for the area north of Austin until 10 p.m. Wednesday. The watch area includes Williamson and Burnet counties. A tornado watch means that conditions are favorable for tornadoes, and you should go over your emergency plans...
Students in action on stage
Liberty Hill High School theater students will direct and perform four plays on May 16-18. All plays are student-cast, directed, acted and planned. Junior Analia Thomas, who is the director of one of the plays, said she is excited to finally see the students in action.
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