Nearly a month after unveiling the veterans wall at Marble Falls High School, district officials are now seeking information and photos of local veterans to feature in the display. The entryway of the high school features a wall painted with an American flag, emblems of the armed forces and a television screen with a slideshow of Mustang military members.

The Marble Falls Independent School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously Wednesday, Sept. 8 to overturn a mask requirement at campuses after legal challenges changed and residents publicly voiced opinions. In a social media post following the special called meeting, district officials offered two reasons why the mandate was lifted. “This issue deeply divides this community and we are committed to action that will allow us to step back and put processes in place that seek to unite us as we address the issues of the pandemic,” the statement read. “Last week when the mask mandate was put in place, district counsel indicated it was ‘totally legal.’ Due to extermination of a temporary injunction that was in place, GA-38 now has the force of law in Burnet County.”

Marble Falls Independent School District Board of Trustees honored outgoing Special Programs Director Monday, Aug. 23 during the regular meeting. Woerner, who has served decades for the district including a stint as athletic director and head football coach, will be leaving to take a position as the truant court case manager for the Marble Falls Municipal Court. Contributed