New Marble Falls ISD COVID-19 webpage keeps parents informed
Marble Falls Independent School District families now can easily see in one place how the…
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Abbott relaxes COVID-19 restrictions; bars remain closed
Businesses will be allowed to increase capacity to 75 percent, but bars will remain closed…
Texas state parks see new faces as people look for ways to escape
The COVID-19 pandemic shook up state park operations, along with everything else, even leading to…
Flu shot more important than ever
Getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever as the 2020-21 flu season begins…
How parents and students are coping with schools’ new normal
Four weeks into the 2020-21 school year, Burnet County parents and students have a feel…
Local leaders relate COVID-19 relief benefits
Local leaders and business owners shared their pandemic recovery success stories at a media conference…
Baylor Scott & White expands COVID-19 at-home monitoring app
Baylor Scott & White Health has expanded its digital care platform to include support for…
UIL: Burnet fans must be team players on COVID-19 protocols
Typically, coaches make adjustments after the first football game. However, Burnet school district officials are…
Mountain bike park rides in to aid struggling Burnet restaurants
Burnet restaurants derailed by COVID-19 could find a new gear thanks to a Highland Lakes…
Marble Falls, Burnet school districts confirm COVID-19 cases
After a little more than a week of classes, Marble Falls and Burnet school districts…
Marble Falls school district doing ‘system check’ of year so far
After a little more than a week of classes, Marble Falls Independent School District administrators…
COVID-19 puts financial strain on EMS
An unexpected consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic is a drop in emergency medical services calls,…
TEA, state health department partner on school COVID-19 reporting system
The Texas Education Agency and Department of State Health Services on Aug. 20 announced a…
Free COVID-19 testing; no appointment, doctor’s order, or symptoms required
Even as active COVID-19 cases dip in the Highland Lakes, residents can now get tested…
Marble Falls ISD teachers’ first lesson for new year: Be positive
Marble Falls Independent School District teachers have advice for parents and students returning to in-person…
Burnet EDC approves 2020-21 budget with eye on COVID-19
The Burnet Economic Development Corp. unanimously approved its 2020-21 budget at its regular meeting Aug….
Granite Shoals eyes cut in property tax rate, reaches animal services deal
The Granite Shoals City Council is eyeing a slight cut to the 2020-21 property tax…
Burnet extends utility assistance programs for residents, businesses
In response to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the Burnet City Council has extended its commercial…
Burnet County officials working toward smooth and safe election
Burnet County officials are working to ensure the Nov. 3 general election and early voting…
Drop in new Llano County COVID cases
While COVID-19 cases across the United States crossed the 5-million mark on Aug. 9, Llano…
School transportation departments roll out new rules for bus riders
Buses are ready to roll in the Marble Falls and Burnet school districts, but transportation…
Texas loosens restrictions on care facility visits
Several months after the state ended inside visits to assisted-living facilities and nursing homes due…
Save Our Stages Act seeks to aid floundering music venues in pandemic
Norman Lucas believes the Save Our Stages Act would be a lifeline for live music…
State prepares for flu season as COVID-19 pandemic continues
As Texas tries to rein in COVID-19, state leaders are preparing for another virus. Gov….