Marble Falls news

By Connie Swinney
Staff Writer

Boaters and swimmers on Lake Marble Falls will need to navigate a few new rules regarding where they can travel and play on the waterway.

On May 5, the Marble Falls City Council approved regulations for water goers adjacent to Lakeside Park designating a swimming area and “no boat zone.” …

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott on May 5 authorized the reopening of hair and nail salons, barber shops and other establishments where licensed cosmetologists or barbers practice their trade.

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Faith Academy will hold a graduation ceremony for the 2020 seniors on its originally planned date Friday, May 15 at 7 p.m. at Hill Country Fellowship Church in Burnet.

By Connie Swinney
Staff Writer

As businesses adjust to phase 1 of re-opening the economy, Marble Falls city officials have provided guidance on the 25 percent occupancy limit, while encouraging merchants “to police themselves.”

Building official Mike Ingalsbe explained how he received half a dozen calls from businesses, prior to the May 1 allowance by the state for partial opening to determine how to go about following the rules. …

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The UIL legislative council met virtually on Friday morning to discuss a new agenda item that would most likely lead to a temporary permissible increase of summer practices and instruction for high school athletes.

The agenda was passed to expand the authority of UIL executive director Charles Breithaupt allowing him to make adjustments to UIL rules during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. …

By Connie Swinney
Staff Writer

Business owners and economic development officials noticed a rekindled interest by visitors to the downtown Marble Falls area May 1, as efforts got underway to re-open shopping venues.

“This is the day I feel like everybody is coming back to life,” shop owner Cheryl Westerman said. “We all need to have something to inspire us to get to that next level of 'What do we do now?'”

Westerman is the owner/operator of Ms. Lollipop's Party, Fun & Gifts, 302 Main Street. …

By Connie Swinney
Staff Writer

Marble Falls City Council members narrowly passed approval of additional funding and budget adjustments for upgrades, new amenities and repair projects for a phase 1A parks package, during the April 21 regular meeting.

By Connie Swinney
Staff Writer

Along with unveiling a newly-remodeled venue, restaurant owner Rachel Lorance has crafted a detailed plan for a May 5 re-opening of her business in response to customer support for the state's plan to ease COVID-19 restrictions.

“We didn't know we were going to open this soon. We can only do 25 percent of our occupancy,” she said. “We've been doing the floors, painting, retouching furniture, organizing, deep cleaning. 

“We've set a Tuesday deadline to get it all knocked out,” she added.

By Connie Swinney
Staff Writer

When Dr. Horis Stedman discovered he tested positive for the coronavirus on April 24, he decided to keep an open line of communication with the public about his personal experiences with COVID-19.

“It was going to get out that I have it,” he said in an interview on April 27 with The Highlander. “If everyone is going to know I might as well lay it on the line.”

By Nathan Hendrix
Staff Writer

Over 1,300 people have found a virtual gathering place to show non-traditional support for the 2020 Marble Falls High School senior class in order to replace a potential loss of a traditional graduation.