Highland Lakes businesses, organizations react to ending COVID-19 restrictions While Gov. Greg Abbott is ending the statewide face mask mandate, many businesses and facilities might still ask customers and clients to wear one. Staff photo by Daniel Clifton
A day after Gov. Greg Abbott announced he was ending the statewide face covering mandate and occupancy limits, Highland Lakes businesses and organizations are weighing what it means for them and their customers.
“Right now, I’m compiling as much information as I can. I’m visiting with my employees to get their feedback,” said Dave Plante of Blue Bonnet Cafe in Marble Falls. “I’m not committing to what we’re going to do, but the safety of our guests and staff is our top priority.”
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Businesses back up to 75 percent capacity After 20 days of having to operate at 50 percent capacity due to regional COVID-19 hospitalization rates, Bear King Brewing Company shift manager Thomas Hodges said the return to 75 percent capacity will bring back the socialization element the restaurant cultivates. Staff photo by Alex Copeland
After 20 days of having to operate at a 50 percent capacity due to regional COVID-19 hospitalization rates, restaurants and other businesses
(see below) in Burnet and Llano counties were able to return to 75 percent operating capacity as of Sunday, Jan. 31.
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FARMINGTON A small group of volunteers made for a large effort, as they helped place 300 wreaths on the graves of veterans in Farmington.
The volunteer effort was limited to 40 people because of COVID-19 restrictions, but several Scouts, families, veterans and even a group of friends who work out together gathered at the South Farmington Friends Cemetery on Saturday for a ceremony explaining the significance of Wreaths Across America Day, as well as to pay tribute to those who are laid to rest here.
Volunteers also placed wreaths at other cemeteries in town, including North Farmington Cemetery, where more than 100 wreaths were placed.