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Tue
14
Apr

Marble Falls: Enforce COVID-19 restrictions

By Connie Swinney
Staff Writer

Marble Falls city officials discussed potential local enforcement of violations of Gov. Gregg Abbott's orders restricting operations of certain businesses as well discussed merchant adherence to social distancing requirements in the governor's decree.

The update was provided during the April 7 regular city council meeting which was conducted in teleconference call format as one of the options allowed by the state during COVID-19 restrictions.

Tue
14
Apr

Marble Falls church conduct drive-in Easter worship service

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Community church leaders - include Lead Ministor Jon Weems of Lake Shores Church, Pastor Ross Chandler of First Baptist Church, and Pastor Matt Netzer of RockPile Church (pictured here) - oversaw the Easter Sunday worship ceremony April 12 in the Marble Falls High School parking lot.

 

 

 

 

By Nathan Hendrix
Staff Writer

Three area churches banded together to ensure celebration of an important Christian holiday was not lost to restrictions of gatherings during the COVID-19 outbreak.

First Baptist Church Marble Falls, Lake Shores Church and Rockpile Church hosted a drive-in Easter worship and service in the parking lot of Marble Falls High School on Sunday, April 12 starting at 10 a.m.

Fri
10
Apr

Marble Falls ISD runners continue training with virtual coach

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Nathan Hendrix/The Highlander
Prohibition of formal practices haven't changed much for Marble Falls High School long-distance runners. Coach Chris Schrader charges the athletes with self-guided workouts even when school is in session. MFHS runners Bryer Atkinson, Chris Talamantez, Bryce Atkinson, Jennifer Arreguin and Sayra Salazar met with Burnet High School runner Hudson Bennett at Granite Park in Granite Shoals on the morning of Wednesday, April 8 for a run around the Manzano Hike Bike and Run Trail.

 

 

 

 

 

 

By Nathan Hendrix
Sports Editor

Texas schools are closed until at least May 4, and athletic events are put on hold. However, the long-distance runners at Marble Falls High School are taking great strides to ensure they're ready when competition returns.

MFHS running coach Chris Schrader is no stranger to coaching remotely due to his experience training State champions from several towns away. Now he's applying those techniques to ensure his athletes stick to the program while he can't coach them face-to-face. …

Fri
10
Apr

Marble Falls ISD promotes free Wi-Fi access for students

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Lew K. Cohn/The Highlander
A Marble Falls ISD bus sits in the parking lot at the Church at Horseshoe Bay, 600 Hi Ridge Road, as a 'hot spot' to provide free wireless internet access to students.

 

 

 

Special to The Highlander

Marble Falls Independent School District has placed buses with Wi-Fi access around the Highland Lakes community to help students access the internet, while school closures continue due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Fri
10
Apr

Brewing company partners with crisis network to feed families

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Connie Swinney/The Highlander
The Highland Lakes Crisis Center on April 7 mobilized volunteers from several churches to load free meals into the cars of volunteer delivery drivers at a site donated for use by Bear King Brewing Co., 207 Avenue G.

 

 

 

 

By Connie Swinney
Staff Writer

When Bear King Brewing Co. owners opted to closed their dining service due to COVID-19 restrictions, they found another way to continue offering their good spirits to customers while lending their amenities to a charitable organization.

The business, located at 207 Ave. G in Marble Falls, re-opened its doors April 6 in a partnership with Highland Lakes Crisis Network (HLCN) focused on feeding families for free. …

Fri
10
Apr

Burnet County provides update on COVID-19 financial impact

By Lew K. Cohn
Managing Editor

Burnet County commissioners reviewed a report on April 8 which revealed a negative impact on county revenues due to restrictions, orders and closures connected to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tue
07
Apr

Two local groups on a 'Mission' to feed during COVID-19 crisis

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Connie Swinney/The Highlander
Rev. George Perry and Julie Boyd, working with Mission Marble Falls, are among volunteers continuing to serve the free hot takeout meals during lunch on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (pictured here on April 3) at 1701 Broadway Ave. in Marble Falls.

 

 

 

 

By Connie Swinney
Staff Writer

A local church and a non-profit organization have both made it their mission to work in tandem to do God's work as they serve the hungry, even in the midst of concerns about the coronavirus.

“We've got to-go only meals. We ask everybody to please come out,” volunteer Rev. George Perry said.

Perry, who is a volunteer with Mission Marble Falls, also serves as the pastor for St. Frederick Baptist Church in Marble Falls.

Tue
07
Apr

Delta Dawn songwriter Alex Harvey remembered

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Singer/Songerwriter Alex Harvey had a large following in the Highland Lakes community, playing regularly at local music venues.

 

 

 

By Lew K. Cohn
Managing Editor

Singer-songwriter, actor and Highland Lakes resident Alex Harvey, who co-wrote the hit song “Delta Dawn,” died Saturday, April 4, his wife Gineille Sabilino posted on his Facebook page. Harvey was 73.

Tue
07
Apr

Health Authority: Masks minimize COVID-19 cases

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Connie Swinney/The Highlander
A customer about to go into the Marble Falls Walmart April 6 prepped for safety. The Burnet County Health Authority, following a recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control, encouraged residents to wear masks when in public to help mitigate the potential transmission of the coronavirus.

 

 

 

 

By Lew K. Cohn
Managing Editor

Federal and county health officials are now expanding COVID-19 prevention measures, including the wearing of surgical masks, aimed at halting the transmission of the coronavirus.

Fri
03
Apr

Marble Falls Hospital postpones non-emergency procedures

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Baylor Scott & White Hospital, 810 W. Texas 71, just off the U.S. 281 north intersection, has suspended non-emergency procedures and launched more “virtual care” options.

 

 

 

By Connie Swinney
Staff Writer

At the height of the COVID-19 concerns about access to testing and care, a local hospital has suspended non-emergency procedures to divert healthcare professionals to patient care associated with the coronavirus and other critical health issues, officials said.

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