year again. The first day of school is upon us; the Marble Falls Independent School District's first day is this week, Aug. 14.
Please remember that you must stop for the school bus while it is loading and unloading children.
Failure to do so could result in a fine of up to $1,250. When you see the yellow flashing lights on a school bus, slow down and be prepared to stop.
So please, for the safety of our children, stop when you see a school bus's red flashing lights.
The Texas Department of Transportation and the NHTSA Board have the following safety tips for drivers sharing the road with school buses.
• Always follow a school bus at a safe distance; it makes frequent stops. Always remain alert for children and remember they may not always look for vehicles before crossing the road.
lights on a school bus mean to slow down and be prepared to stop. Do not speed up to try and pass it since it is likely that children are waiting to get on the bus or parents are waiting to pick up their children.
Red flashing lights mean Stop, no matter your direction. Stop at least 20 feet behind or in front of the bus since children are getting on or off the bus and probably not watch- ing traffic.
• Remain stopped and continue only once the red lights stop flashing and the extended stop-arm is withdrawn, or the bus driver signals it’s okay to pass.
In Meadowlakes, ensuring the safety of our children is our top priority. In the past, there have been several citations issued for failure to stop when a school bus is loading or unloading. Let’s work together to safeguard our children.
Discolored Water
Last week, we received numerous complaints about our water having a yellow tint. The discoloration is caused by high levels of manganese in our water source.
While your water may have a yellowish tint, it continues to be safe to consume.
Manganese is a natural mineral, and recent flood ing on the Colorado River has increased manganese levels in our water source (Lake Marble Falls).
Our treatment plant operators have been diligently working to treat this issue and have it under control.
Treating high levels of manganese in our water source is a delicate operation because overfeeding the chemical used to oxidize the manganese could change the water’s color from a yellow tint to a purplish tint.
We have effectively managed the high levels of manganese, and all treated water leaving our treatment plants is free of any yellowish tint.
However, it may take several days before the tinted water is completely used up. Last week, our crews started flush ing hydrants to accelerate the process of removing the tinted water from our system.
We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to resolve this issue. Ensuring the quality of your drinking water is our highest priority.
The city and our staff take pride in providing you with the highest quality of drinking water possible. If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact us at city hall by calling 830-693-2951.
Golf Cart Paths
Thanks to the supportive commissioner’s court and Burnet County Pct. 4 Commissioner Joe Don Dockery, the golf cart paths on the golf course are receiving much-needed repairs and improvements.
Crews from Pct. 4, along with city crews, started preparing the paths yesterday, which will continue for the next few days.
Along with sealing all the paths, additional asphalt paths will be added in several key places, particularly around certain tees.
Road Work
We are requesting your cooperation in the upcoming days.
To apply sealant on the paths, no traffic (carts or pedestrians) will be permitted.
The sealant will be oil-based and very sticky.
Any traffic on it will not only damage the curing process but also will be very difficult to remove from your cart or shoes.
We plan to close one half of the course for 24 hours, followed by the other half for 24 hours.
Please pay attention to the closed signs; your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated.
Johnnie Thompson is the city manager of the city of Meadowlakes.
