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City readies for wildfire season danger

While rain is in the forecast, Central Texas is still dealing with a major drought.

Drought conditions back in picture

The latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor is like a case of deja vu.

Brush fires spark with no rain in sight

The much-needed rain that dampened parched Central Texas is long gone. And now officials say, this year's wildfire season could be worse than last year.

Drought not over just yet, but maybe

Water release was just one topic discussed at the Lower Colorado River Authority's annual meteorologists day Wednesday. The biggest message they wanted to get

Austin keeping Stage 2 water limits

Stage 2 Water Restrictions are still in effect for Austin Water Utility customers because the combined levels of Lakes Buchanan and Travis remain less than

Big fish found in low West Texas lake

One desperately low lake in drought-stricken West Texas is producing some big fish. Wildlife officials say two Texas anglers have recently landed bass weighing

Drought officially over for some areas

Thursday’s U.S. Drought Monitor update brought welcome news to parts of Central Texas. For the first time since November 2010, many areas east of Interstate

Water restrictions lifted in Kyle

Thanks to recent rains, the city of Kyle's water sources have been sufficiently recharged to allow for the removal of water restrictions beginning immediately,

Round Rock lifts water restrictions

Recent rains have filled Lake Georgetown, prompting Round Rock on Monday to lift its mandatory once-a-week water restrictions.

Texas blames EPA for agriculture woes

Top Texas officials are blaming the Environmental Protection Agency for contributing to the squeeze on farmers and ranchers.

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Lawsuit filed in HOA money dispute

A lawsuit has been filed against the homeowners association of an Austin …

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