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Local nonprofit I Live Here I Give Here is responding to address the growing and ever-changing needs of Central Texas nonprofits by encouraging the community to come together to make unrestricted, sustaining donations, engage in virtual volunteerism and perform acts of generosity. They will serve as the official Central Texas community leader for #GivingTuesdayNow, collaborating with communities in 65 countries worldwide.
Read moreTo immediately mitigate the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our local businesses and economy, the Bastrop Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) is making cash relief grants available. These grants will help local businesses retain the employees and resources needed to survive during these trying times. The grants will be made available pending final approval of the BEDC and its board of directors. Grants will only be provided to City of Bastrop businesses that provide the certain requested documen ts and submit the information to the BEDC on or before Friday, April 10 by 1 p.m.
Read moreWhile these times continue to create great uncertainties, they also have created one crystal clear certainty: the ability to continue the mission of Down Home Ranch (DHR) is at risk.
Read moreAfter the disruptive COVID-19 pandemic coincided with the United States’ ten-year census count, Bastrop County is working to modify their outreach strategy.
Read moreJust like the rest of the school districts in Bastrop County, and like many schools across the state, McDade ISD has been closed down since the end of spring break and will remain closed until May 4. However, instruction is continuing remotely, and like many other schools, McDade ISD is continuing to provide meals for its students.
Read moreIn order to help fight the loneliness and isolation that nursing home residents may be feeling during the COVID-19 pandemic, an Elgin community member led an effort to send dozens of cards of encouragement to a local nursing facility.
Read moreLast week, Bastrop County closed down all county parks and adopted the federal government’s recommendation to wear face masks in public.
Read moreAlmost three dozen confirmed cases of COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus, have been reported so far in Bastrop County.
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