Texas driver’s license offices close, expiration dates waived
Governor Greg Abbott announced Wednesday the closure of Texas Department of Public Safety driver’s license…
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Updates, Cancellations, and Closures
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EDITOR’S NOTE: In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, our goal is to keep our readers and the public informed. We’ve created this page to gather COVID-19-related articles and information. We want people to be informed of what’s happening in the community regarding the disease, whether it’s closings, updates from government and local leaders, or how to best prepare.
ONLINE COVID-19 RESOURCES
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has extensive online resources about the COVID-19 outbreak. Here are some quick links to the most immediate information you might need.
To protect yourself and your family, know how the disease spreads.
The CDC advises people to plan before an outbreak happens in their community. This page has recommendations for how to create a plan of action, how to care for those at greatest risk, and more.
HOW TO KEEP THE WORKPLACE SAFE
Find CDC-recommended strategies to prevent workplace exposure to COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses.
This is pretty basic: Call your doctor first. Some areas are establishing drive-through testing. If that happens in the Highland Lakes, the DailyTrib.com will have that information here. You’ll also find out how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 if you are sick.
INFORMATION FROM TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Follow the latest statewide developments on this website, which also links to CDC resources. Prevention measures and the current state count can be found on this page.
For rolling updates on the global implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, visit the WHO website.
LOCAL INFORMATION
Burnet and Llano counties have webpages set up to keep their residents informed.
COVID-19 UPDATES ON DAILYTRIB.COM:
Blue Bonnet Cafe switches to takeout and curbside service only
It was a telling sign of how much COVID-19 concerns have affected the Highland Lakes….
Llano ISD, Kingsland School, Faith Academy closing campuses
Llano Independent School District and Kingsland School are suspending classes until April 6 due to…
COVID-19 cancellations, closings, and changes: Lawn and Garden Show, LCRA parks, and more
Many Highland Lakes businesses, organizations, and entities are reassessing hours, services, or events due to…
Changes for Burnet County political party conventions
The Burnet County Republican and Democratic parties are adjusting their county conventions in lieu of…
Marble Falls hospital has drive-through COVID-19 testing, but protocols in place
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Marble Falls has drive-through testing for COVID-19, but before people…
Burnet, Marble Falls school districts suspending classes beyond Spring Break
UPDATE MARCH 19, 2020: Per Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s order, Marble Falls ISD has suspended…
Granite Shoals issues disaster declaration, prohibits gatherings of more than 10 people
The city of Granite Shoals is prohibiting gatherings of more than 10 people and has…
Burnet Bluebonnet Festival canceled due to COVID-19
The Burnet Chamber of Commerce announced the cancellation of the 2020 Bluebonnet Festival due to…
COVID-19: Highland Lakes cities change how they do business
Highland Lakes cities are making changes to day-to-day business as officials try to slow the…
Health authorities in Burnet, Llano counties release recommendations
As concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic grow and more information becomes available about the novel…
GraniteFest canceled due to recommendations on gatherings
The city of Granite Shoals has canceled GraniteFest due to COVID-19 concerns and the Centers…
Dollar General adjusts hours with focus on senior shoppers
One of the most ubiquitous and popular chain of stores is making it easier for…
Marble Falls library closes until further notice; late fees waived
The Marble Falls Public Library is closing effective Monday, March 16, until further notice, according…
Difference between COVID-19 and cold, flu, or allergies
A cough and fever could be signs of the common cold or an indication that…
Llano Fiddle Fest and charity golf tournament postponed
With the postponement of the Llano Fiddle Fest, the list of events being moved back…
COVID-19: Crisis Network making deliveries to those in need
While there were no confirmed COVID-19 cases in Burnet and Llano counties as of March…
Llano closes city offices to visitors through April 5
The city of Llano announced March 16 that “all city offices will be closed to…
CDC: Keeping workplaces, homes, schools, and businesses safe
Click the link for tips and guidelines from the the Centers for Disease Control and…
H-E-B stores, Walmart changing hours due to COVID-19
Highland Lakes H-E-Bs and Walmart are temporarily changing their hours starting Sunday, March 15, in…
Falls on the Colorado Museum closing ‘indefinitely’ due to COVID-19
The Falls on the Colorado Museum in Marble Falls announced March 13 that it was…
UIL suspends contests through March 29 due to COVID-19
The University Interscholastic League announce March 13 that it is suspending all of its sanctioned…
More cancellations and closures: Marble Falls Spring Break, Science Mill, Burnet library, PEC
With concern growing over the COVID-19 outbreak, the Marble Falls Parks and Recreation Department, the…
BCISD cleaning campuses over break, taking other steps
As Burnet school district students and staff prepare for Spring Break, district officials are monitoring…