Texas Gov. Greg Abbott

Gov. Greg Abbott held a press conference in Del Rio on Sept. 21 where he vowed to continue surging state resources to secure the border. Contributed

Abbott submits appeal to emergency denial

News Staff

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Special to The Highlander Gov. Greg Abbott sent a letter Oct.

Abbott protects against federal overreach

Special To The Highlander

Friday, January 29, 2021

Gov. Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order designed to protect Texas’ energy industry from federal overreach. He also announced his support for legislation that will prohibit cities from banning natural gas appliances.

Mr. B's in Marble Falls was one of the bars which was initially closed by the governor's COVID-19 mandates. Contributed

Last call on bars falls on counties

Lew K. Cohn Managing Editor The Highlander

Friday, October 9, 2020

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order Wednesday, Oct.

Burnet County Friends of NRA event committee members Pat Pucik and Mark McDonald unveiled live auction items Aug. 6 for an upcoming fundraiser, which had been postponed in the spring during COVID-19 venue closures. Connie Swinney/The Highlander

Groups adapt to venue virus rules

Connie Swinney Staff Writer The Highlander

Friday, August 7, 2020

For Burnet County Friends of NRA spokesman Mark McDonald jumping through a few new hoops to coordinate an upcoming fundraiser is worth the outcome. “We fund law enforcement grants, 4-H shooting teams, shooting sports, educational programs,” McDonald said.

Gov. Abbott announces active duty, reserve partnership

News Staff

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Special to The Highlander Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Military Department (TMD) announced Joint Task Force Texas, a newly formed partnership between the Texas National Guard and active duty and reservists to strengthen COVID-19 response efforts in Texas.

Diane and Fred Akers during happier times. The former University of Texas football coach is now isolated due to the COVID-19 pandemic in a local memory care center, away from his wife, who is calling on the state to allow primary caregivers back into nursing facilities. Contributed

Horseshoe Bay resident calls for end to nursing facility visitation restriction

Lew K. Cohn Managing Editor The Highlande•·

Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Diane Akers has been by the rock by the side of her husband, former University of Texas football coach Fred Akers, for most of her adult life. At his greatest time of need - as he sits alone in a memory care center, suffering from dementia and isolated from loved ones due to the COVID-19 pandemic - she cannot be the one place she wants to be.

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