Automatic replacement SNAP benefits approved for 66 Texas disaster counties
Current SNAP recipients in the 66 counties receiving approval for automatic replacement benefits do not need to take any action and do not need to call 2-1-1 to receive replacement benefits.
List of Central Texas school closures, changes due to winter weather
This article will continue to be updated as more schools making decisions based upon the weather.
Rural Texas counties team up to help get community vaccinated
Officials in less populated counties are getting creative to help get their vulnerable populations vaccinated, but new information may complicate their efforts.
Llano County reports lack of vaccines, patients with second cases of COVID-19
Part of the country charm in Llano County has led to difficulty in getting COVID-19 vaccine doses from the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Rural counties urging people to be patient during vaccine rollout
Llano County along with other rural counties are urging people to be patient, as they’re not sure when they’ll get their next shipment of the vaccine or just how much.
Rural counties without vaccine continuing to face rising COVID cases
The Texas Association of Rural Hospitals says, out of the 167 rural hospitals in Texas, only about half have received the vaccine so far.
LCRA, wholesale electric customers award nearly $530K in grants
LCRA says the CDPP grants helped fund 27 projects that range from buying new equipment for first responders to improving museums and libraries to helping community centers build handicapped-accessible restrooms.
Llano County inmate briefly escapes, taken back into custody
An inmate has been recaptured after he briefly escaped in Llano County.
Boys and Girls Club needs your help after canceling fundraiser
The Boys and Girls Club of Highland Lakes helps more than a thousand kids in Llano and Burnet County.
Llano County once again under mask order following COVID-19 spike
At the beginning of September, Llano County had single-digit active COVID-19 cases and even went through a period where they didn’t have any new cases.
Llano County reinstates mask order after active COVID-19 cases increase
After requesting an exemption, officials have reinstated a requirement to wear a face covering in public in Llano County after active cases of COVID-19 in the county increased.
Two arrested following theft of electronics from Walmart
The electronics were found during a search of the car, all still in their boxes and valued at over $20,000.
Llano County moves to be exempt from mask order due to low COVID cases
After having low case numbers for weeks, Llano county is working to lift the mandatory mask order.
Llano County chooses to keep mask order despite low COVID-19 case count
Llano County is now in a position where cases are low enough to opt-out of the Governor's mandatory mask order, but it is choosing not to do so.
Man suspected of stealing mail arrested in Llano County
44-year-old Charles Ray Shannon was taken into custody in Llano County for mail theft, which is a third-degree felony.
Llano County man charged after numerous dead pigs found on ranch
41-year-old Craig Bauman faces two charges of cruelty to livestock.
Grass fire near Horseshoe Bay burns 400 acres
There are no reported injuries but some of those who evacuated had to drive by walls of flames.
Large brush fire in Horseshoe Bay destroys at least one home
Crews battled this intense fire while also battling the intense heat.
LIST: Confirmed coronavirus cases by county
A list of all county-reported cases so far
Enhanced risk for severe weather for Central Texas
Please stay weather aware this evening and tonight and keep checking the latest forecast. We’ll update as necessary.