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Seen written on the rear window of a Suburban automobile: You lied to me. My children are NOT a joy to teach. The coronavirus lock down has had some unexpected side effects. In our family, I have noticed a change in our grandchildren, ages 4 and 6. What is different? They have gotten to know their neighborhood kids.
The Horseshoe Bay City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Cynthia Clinesmith with a quorum present. Because the restrictions related to COVID-19 remain in place, the City Council meeting was closed to the public. Members of the public were able to participate by listening to the meeting via telephone.
As we make some forward progress in returning to our new normal life in our beautiful city, we remain cautious – though optimistic. Last week the Federal Health task force conducted 75 random tests in Llano County (and 35 other counties). We were especially interested to see if people without real symptoms might turn out to be carrying the virus at high rates.
The Annual Spring Shred day will be held Monday, May 11 from 2 until 4 p.m. The Condor shredding truck will be parked next to Ace Hardware in the Ace Storage lot. Many Horseshoe Bay area residents have had a little extra time at home to locate and collect old bank documents and are eager to have them safely destroyed.
Baylor Scott & White Marble Falls spokesperson Gabriel Martinez said the healthcare system is committed to helping the communities it serves to navigate the “uncertainty” of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). In an interview Tuesday, Martinez provided information to help guide area residents in utilizing BS&W services. BS&W has adopted some changes that the public will notice immediately.
Local businesses, churches, and organizations are responding to the COVID-19 in a variety of reasoned fashions. On Wednesday, the Marble Falls Independent School District suspended normal school operations until at least March 29. In a message to parents, Superintendent Dr. Chris Allen conveyed a positive message. “In the midst of regional closures of schools and businesses, there is a lot of communication about what not to do.
First, the coronavirus rocked the financial markets. Then, oil prices dropped more than 20 percent after a breakdown in OPEC production discussions. Not surprisingly, the markets took another nosedive. Yet, despite these events, this recent market volatility may well be attributed more to fear than the forces that usually drive the markets.
Hello Neighbors! With hopes of Spring around the corner, let me update you on your city’s work through the winter months – with a heads up about what to look for in the near future. One primary focus has been our postal service. After many hours meeting with our new Postmaster, I feel confident we have plans in place to ensure quality services.
After winning the March 3rd Primary, Sheriff Bill Blackburn will start his 12th year serving as sheriff of Llano County. This will be his final term. When asked where he sees himself after his term is complete, Sheriff Blackburn responded: "Avoiding lists." He plans to continue to live in Llano.
MARBLE FALLS—It’s a family name about as successful on the University of Texas gridiron as McCoy and Shipley. Robert Brewer followed father, Charles, as quarterback for the Longhorns. Uncle George didn’t attend UT—but—he played in the same backfield with someone named Royal at some place called Oklahoma in the 1940s. Robert Brewer spoke to Fellowship of Christian Athletes members, February 29.

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