CDC: Community transmission of coronavirus ‘high’ in Burnet, Llano counties
In the three-day period of July 19-21, Burnet County recorded a jump of 43 active…
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COVID-19 vaccine clinic July 21 in Burnet
A COVID-19 vaccine clinic is 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, at the Burnet Community…
Uptick in COVID-19 cases comparatively low, mostly unvaccinated people
With a return to some sense of pre-pandemic normalcy, Highland Lakes health officials have noticed…
Tyson chicken recall hits local grocers
Tyson Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling about 8.5 million pounds of chicken in ready-to-eat products…
EMT Basic course for adults starts June 28
Marble Falls Area EMS is offering an EMT Basic Initial Education Course for adults interested…
New maternal transport team can move moms and babies for critical care
A new maternal transport unit for high-risk moms and babies began serving the Highland Lakes…
Local governments can’t require masks
Gov. Greg Abbott decreed that, effective immediately, no governmental entities within Texas can require people…
CDC: Fully vaccinated people don’t need to wear masks, except where required
People fully vaccinated against COVID-19 don’t need to wear face coverings for outdoor and indoor…
Texas won’t require COVID-19 vaccinations for public school students next fall
The state of Texas will not require eligible public school students to get a COVID-19…
Get a free beer with COVID-19 shot at Save the World’s Pints for Pokes
As the rate of people getting COVID-19 vaccinations slows, Quynh and Dave Rathkamp have an…
Pfizer vaccine authorized for ages 12-15
Children ages 12-15 years old can now be vaccinated after the U.S. Food and Drug…
As demand for vaccinations slows, officials try to make them more convenient
The state and federal governments are working to make COVID-19 vaccinations more convenient, including getting…
Chaplains to ride along with Marble Falls first responders in mental health program
A chaplain program for first responders in Marble Falls will launch soon, providing additional support…
H-E-B taking COVID vaccination walk-ins
You can now get a COVID-19 vaccination at H-E-B without an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome…
Johnson & Johnson vaccine returns; Texas shifting from hubs to smaller providers
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine’s return to use with government approval comes as the state…
Get rid of old prescriptions on Take Back Day, an effort to fight drug abuse
Highland Lakes residents can safely dispose of old and unused prescription drugs at the Marble…
Highland Lakes at 24 percent vaccinated
Despite a pause on the administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, Texas state health…
Johnson & Johnson vaccine on pause; some Llano County clinics canceled
Clinics scheduled to distribute the one-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in Kingsland and Llano…
State expects fewer COVID-19 vaccine doses the week of April 12
As Texas enters the 18th week of its COVID-19 vaccine rollout, state officials said they…
Life is Stressful, Ride a Horse; HARTH Foundation expands programs
HARTH Foundation founder Sherry Atherton stood in the covered arena watching instructor Jereny Johnson give…
Record number of vaccine doses for Texas; Llano County clinic is April 8-9
The state of Texas is getting a record number of first-dose COVID-19 vaccines the week…
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month; it’s everyone’s job to stop abuse, say advocates
Even though April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, child advocates hope people look out for…
Burnet COVID-19 vaccine clinic is April 5
Highland Lakes residents ages 18 and older can sign up for COVID-19 vaccine clinic from…
State rolls out COVID-19 vaccine scheduler
As the state expanded vaccine eligibility to everyone ages 16 and older this week, it…