Abbott asks Texans to wear masks; Burnet County has 101 cases, 3 deaths
Though he did not demand it during his June 22 media conference, Gov. Greg Abbott…
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As COVID-19 numbers rise, Gov. Abbott emphasizes hospital capacity
Despite an uptick in COVID-19 cases in the state, Gov. Greg Abbott wanted to reassure…
Marble Falls loses labor-delivery unit
Baylor Scott & White Health will no longer provide labor and delivery services at its…
New Baylor Scott & White Clinic-Burnet opens
Baylor Scott & White Health opened its newest facility, Baylor Scott & White Clinic-Burnet, on…
First COVID-19-related death reported in Burnet County at nursing home
A 57-year-old woman died May 26 and is Burnet County’s first reported COVID-19-related death. According…
Governor adds adult sports leagues, water parks to reopen list
Adult sports leagues can “play ball!” after Gov. Greg Abbott added them to the list…
Loss of a Hill Country health care hero
In the middle of National Healthcare Appreciation Week, which was May 10-16, the Marble Falls…
Bars, sports, child care and more get reopen dates
Bars, rodeos, sports, and youth activities will be back in action soon as Gov. Greg…
Phoenix Center summer programs online and free
Even though the coronavirus pandemic has pushed Phoenix Center of Marble Falls services online, the…
Nursing homes to be disinfected, residents and staff tested
Gov. Greg Abbott made two major announcements this week, both targeting the coronavirus spread in…
COVID-19 testing at Marble Falls fire station; appointments required
A Texas National Guard mobile testing team will set up at the Marble Falls Fire…
Baylor Scott & White Health expands employee fund to help with pandemic expenses
Medical personnel on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic have been directly impacted by the…
We’re all in this together: Be a super transformer
By Dr. Mary Kelly Green, MD, PLLC Sometimes, in life, you gotta be a super…
Local family that battled COVID-19 shares cautionary tale
Matt and Mercedes McCloughan Wetzel considered themselves healthy. The Blanco County couple and their three…
COVID-19 is still out there, Burnet County officials remind residents
Dr. Jules Madrigal, the Burnet County local health authority, explained that while Gov. Greg Abbott…
Local hospitals get CARES Act grants
Two Highland Lakes hospitals each landed $84,317 grants through the CARES Act to help during…