Flash flood watch canceled for Central Texas

The National Weather Service says locally heavy rainfall is still possible but not as widespread as previously anticipated.

List of Central Texas school districts' first day of school

Back to school is just around the corner, and Del Valle is the first district in the area to kick off classes, on Tuesday, August 9.

Williamson County property owners fight proposed natural gas pipeline

A final decision on the right of way out may not happen until things are talked out in a courtroom. If a compromise cannot be worked out, eminent domain filings may not happen until next year.

Fire destroys home in Noack Hill neighborhood in Spicewood

Extreme heat and wind conditions were a challenge for firefighters battling a fire that destroyed a home.

Officials: 2 die in light aircraft crash in Central Texas

Texas DPS confirms that two people have died following a plane crash in Burnet County Sunday afternoon.

Rural Texas Airbnb hosts earned more than $115 million in 2021: report

Across the country, Airbnb Hosts in rural counties in the earned nearly $3.5 billion over the year. Texas hosts alone, in rural counties, earned more than $115 million in 2021.

What residents, officials are saying about Burnet County being in a drought

While Watson says this is nothing like the drought in 2011, where nearly 90 percent of the state was in the severe drought category, he does worry about it.

Two suspects arrested following police chase that ended in Marble Falls

Before coming to a stop, shots were reportedly fired from inside the suspect vehicle, striking a patrol unit. No officers were injured in the shooting.

Tornado watch issued for several Central Texas counties

The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for most Central Texas counties on Monday, March 21. The National Weather Service had issued the tornado watch until 1 a.m.

Amber Alert discontinued for 11-year-old girl in Burnet

The Amber Alert issued for 11-year-old Helen Pierce out of Burnet is canceled. Officials found Helen on Wednesday, she is safe.

Texas Hill Country dodges major ice storm after temperatures drop drastically

A frozen mist settled over the Texas Hill Country Thursday. As it slipped through slow churning wind farms different amounts of ice accumulated across the area. 

Storm plan keeps Marble Falls roads open

Marble Falls and other Central Texas cities are continuing efforts to make roads safe by de-icing them several times throughout the day.