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Burnet Co. fire called double-homicide

Ignacio Garcia — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:17:05 GMT

Three people were in custody Friday in connection with the house fire in Burnet County that left two dead late Wednesday, authorities said.

Brace yourself for another scorcher

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:11:04 GMT

The Climate Prediction Center says in its official 2013 Summer Forecast that Central Texas' long-running heat wave will likely continue.

Two dead in Burnet County house fire

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:03:56 GMT

The fire at 208 County Road 425 was called in just after 11:30 p.m. The Spicewood Volunteer Fire Department responded, then called for assistance once firefighters assessed the situation.

Burnet locals meet up to fight drug use

Ignacio Garcia — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:50:06 GMT

Janet Christiansen fills with emotions every time she looks at pictures of her son Caleb. He died from a drug overdose of methadone in Dec. 2011.

Fayette County deputy hospitalized

John Bumgardner — Sat, 11 May 2013 22:49:31 GMT

A Fayette County Sheriff’s Officer is in the hospital after his patrol car was hit late Saturday morning.

Thunderstorms roll into Austin

Fri, 10 May 2013 02:01:55 GMT

Dangerous lightning, large hail and damaging winds have made their presence known across Central Texas since Thursday night.

Plane crash kills 2 in Fredericksburg

Thu, 09 May 2013 19:25:41 GMT

Two people were killed when a small plane crashed just northeast of the Gillespie County Airport around 1:30 p.m. Thursday.

Illegal dumping in lakes on the rise

Ignacio Garcia — Wed, 08 May 2013 01:57:53 GMT

Some of the most beautiful fishing spots in the Austin area have now turned into a popular spot for people to dump their unwanted trash.

Boerne, TX airman killed in Kyrgyzstan

John Bumgardner — Sun, 05 May 2013 22:50:43 GMT

A Texas airman is among three dead in a plane crash at the US base in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

Kingsland girls found safe

Thu, 02 May 2013 20:40:39 GMT

An Amber Alert was canceled Thursday after two Kingsland, Texas were found safe in Galveston.

Record cold likely by Friday morning

Jim Spencer — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:37:04 GMT

There's nothing like nice spring weather in Central Texas. Now, it's "nothing like nice spring weather in Central Texas."

Late chill takes bite out of peach crop

Ignacio Garcia — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:14:13 GMT

The late freezing weather took a large bite from peach farmers' profits this year. Nearly three quarters of the region's crop perished this spring.

Low lake levels hurting business

Ignacio Garcia — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:01:17 GMT

As lake levels continue to drop during the ongoing drought in Central Texas, several businesses along area lakes have noticed a sharp decline in business.

Lampasas plant evacuted due to threat

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 03:41:31 GMT

A bomb threat called into a Lampasas business forced the building to be evacuated and authorities are looking for the person who made the call.

Teen overdoses on synthetic drug

David Scott — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 03:01:06 GMT

In Fredericksburg, a 16-year-old student was laid to rest on Wednesday after police say he snorted a "designer drug" that caused a heart attack.

LCRA releases water for threatened fish

Natalie Stoll — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:35:38 GMT

The Lower Colorado River Authority is stepping in to help out a threatened species, the blue sucker fish.

Late freeze affects wine growers

Robert Maxwell — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:02:04 GMT

Central Texas grape growers are expecting smaller crops of certain kinds of grapes this year due to a late freeze.

New center planned for wine country

Ignacio Garcia — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:40 GMT

A drive out to the Hill Country has become a popular alternative to Austinites looking for a little fun. And soon, wine connoisseurs will have a new venue to include on their to-do list.

Burnet welcomes crowds for festival

Ignacio Garcia — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 02:08:23 GMT

In 1981, state lawmakers proclaimed Burnet the bluebonnet capital of Texas. And for the past 29 years, it has also been home to the state's oldest festival to honor the flower.

Private info sent out with utility bill

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 22:36:33 GMT

The names and bank account numbers of customers who had bank drafts on their account were inadvertently sent out during recent utility billing by the city of Burnet, officials said Friday.

Sex offender gets 456-year sentence

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:36:39 GMT

A former Blanco County man was sentenced to 456 years in prison after being convicted of several charges related to sexual abuse of a child.

Burnet PD searches for stabbing suspect

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:06:32 GMT

Burnet police are on the lookout for a stabbing suspect they think may have run off to Mexico.

History to roar into Hill Country skies

Jackie Vega — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:38:47 GMT

The Bluebonnet Air Show, coinciding with the Bluebonnet Festival in Burnet, will feature dozens of airplanes across the Hill Country canvas.

Underwater blast blows away bridge pier

Ignacio Garcia — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 02:37:57 GMT

On Friday, demolition crews were blasting away the final remains of the structure. An underwater explosion was necessary to remove the concrete columns that were still standing.

Vroom! Classic car show starts Friday

Natalie Stoll — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:52:25 GMT

The 12th Annual Lonestar Round Up, billed as "a Texas-sized weekend of loud Pipes, lead sleds, live music and more" roars into Austin on Friday.

Storms knock down boat docks on lake

Ignacio Garcia — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:06:23 GMT

Tuesday's storms didn't just make a mess of things on land. Boats, docks and debris floated adrift in Lake Travis as the waters rushed in, and now crews are scrambling to clean up the mess.

Tuesday's hail storm pummels car lot

Ignacio Garcia — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:58:50 GMT

Tuesday's powerful storm that pounded the Hill Country caused damage to hundreds of vehicles in a Marble Falls car lot.

Rains raise lakes, but drought lingers

Omar Lewis — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 23:45:12 GMT

Tuesday's rain filled up Austin's creeks, streams, and lakes. It's a welcomed sight as severe drought conditions loom on the horizon.

More rain on its way into Austin

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:01:16 GMT

The rain will continue on through Wednesday afternoon and evening, and while it is expected to be milder than Tuesday’s storm, the area will likely see some thunder and lightning.

Powerful storms roll through region

John Moritz — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:57:55 GMT

Powerful storms packed with hail and heavy rains rolled through the Texas Hill Country and then into Austin before sundown.