Pandemic threat alters everyday life in 2020

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Restrictions, food runs, school and business closures leave imprint

 

 

  • H-E-B grocery store customers, such as Marble Falls resident Josh Craig, began to see limits on products such as bakery goods, paper products and cleaning supplies for a period of time in the spring, when fears of the spread of the coronavirus began to heighten. File photos
    H-E-B grocery store customers, such as Marble Falls resident Josh Craig, began to see limits on products such as bakery goods, paper products and cleaning supplies for a period of time in the spring, when fears of the spread of the coronavirus began to heighten. File photos
  • Under the guidance of the Texas Education Agency, Marble Falls ISD began offering free meals through a curbside pickup system (pictured here is parent Ana Mata) when they introduced full remote learning in the spring to limit student contact.
    Under the guidance of the Texas Education Agency, Marble Falls ISD began offering free meals through a curbside pickup system (pictured here is parent Ana Mata) when they introduced full remote learning in the spring to limit student contact.
  • Burnet County Health Authority Dr. Juliette Madrigal helped steward residents through health precautions with appearances at commissioners court meetings (pictured here) and telephone and online video conferences as well as becoming one of the initial vaccine recipients in December.
    Burnet County Health Authority Dr. Juliette Madrigal helped steward residents through health precautions with appearances at commissioners court meetings (pictured here) and telephone and online video conferences as well as becoming one of the initial vaccine recipients in December.
  • A number of businesses, including Russo’s family restaurant (pictured here in July) were forced to permanently shutter their doors due to government restrictions. Russo’s commemorated its 50th anniversary prior to closing. File photo
    A number of businesses, including Russo’s family restaurant (pictured here in July) were forced to permanently shutter their doors due to government restrictions. Russo’s commemorated its 50th anniversary prior to closing. File photo
  • Government entities, including the Marble Falls City Council, went to audio or video teleconference meetings early in the year. Gov. Greg Abbott announced a temporary alteration to the Open Meetings Act that allowed governments to bypass in-person meetings. When attendance was allowed again, officials encouraged “social distancing” measures. File photo
    Government entities, including the Marble Falls City Council, went to audio or video teleconference meetings early in the year. Gov. Greg Abbott announced a temporary alteration to the Open Meetings Act that allowed governments to bypass in-person meetings. When attendance was allowed again, officials encouraged “social distancing” measures. File photo
  • Teachers at Marble Falls ISD were forced to adapt on-the-fly to state-regulated changes following spring break. Schools didn’t re-open for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year, but students were welcomed back for in-person learning in August. Contributed/MFISD
    Teachers at Marble Falls ISD were forced to adapt on-the-fly to state-regulated changes following spring break. Schools didn’t re-open for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year, but students were welcomed back for in-person learning in August. Contributed/MFISD
The coronavirus pandemic dominated 2020 as hints of its descent on the country and local communities began in February and crescendoed with a series of public edicts prompted by local and state health disaster declarations. Whether voluntary or self-imposed, residents were subjected to state mandated restrictions, across-the-board event cancellations and forced schooling from home as well as…

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