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. 

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.

Llano County creates COVID-19 task force

The task force is charged with coordinating efforts among the county agencies to provide "consistent" education and, if required, enforcement for violations of the Stay Home-Stay Safe Order which went into effect on April 1.

Suspects arrested with over 23 cloned credit cards in Llano County

Both suspects are Cuban Nationals with Austin addresses and are believed to be connected to a group of individuals involved in similar criminal enterprises.

LCRA lowers LBJ, Inks lakes to help with recovery from 2018 floods

The eight-week drawdowns will end Friday, Feb. 28. Inks Lake will be lowered eight feet and Lake LBJ will lowered four feet. 

LCRA gives grant to Kingsland ahead of lowering Lake LBJ levels

Since the 2018 flooding in Kingsland, there have been many improvements to their community park, but the work is not over yet.

Fox tests positive for rabies in Kingsland

The fox was found on Nov. 11 in the 500 block of Harris Loop in Kingsland. It was tested by the Texas Department of State Health Services and was found to test positive for rabies.

Inmate dies at Llano County Jail

According to a release from the Llano County Sheriff's Office, Benjamin Braden Hoffman, 41, was found unresponsive around 12:25 p.m. Jail staff initiated CPR immediately and EMS was called.

Kingsland rebuilds after historic floods in 2018

In 2018, the Llano River overflowed, damaging people's homes and businesses and washing away the Kingsland bridge. Just like the bridge, the community has built itself right back up.

Game Warden, volunteers working to save goose hit by blow dart

The game warden said they have identified the person who shot the darts and are looking into what charges to file.

Thieves hit multiple vehicles in Llano during rivalry game

Llano police are looking for the person who broke into several vehicles during a big football game over the weekend.

Central Texas drought sparks water restrictions

The dry conditions in central Texas are taking a toll on home owners and businesses alike.

Multiple Llano PD paid suspensions leave force short-handed
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With four officers currently on paid suspension, the remaining members of the Llano Police Department are working 12 hour shifts to keep patrols on the road. FOX 7's Rudy Koski has more.

After-school activities canceled and some schools closed due to weather

A Winter Weather advisory is in effect for several counties. The weather caused several districts to close for the day and districts that did hold classes to cancel after-school activities.