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BTW teachers put on a parade Friday, April 3, I just came inside after cheering on a Booker T. Washin gton Elementary School teachers parade of honking cars driving through the neighborhoods. Some had signs on the cars—”We Miss You.” I know that the students could hear them coming because I could! It was an awesome sight! Cannot thank them enough—it means a lot to all of us. Our teachers are the best.
Read moreIn response to the new challenges presented by school closures and remote instruction, Elgin ISD is modifying its grading guidelines for the rest of the school year, according to a letter last week to parents from Elgin ISD Superintendent Jodi Duron.
Read moreAt the end of last month, as Elgin began adjusting to the COVID-19 pandemic, the community turned out to give a total of 40 units of blood during two highly-successful blood drives.
Read moreAccording to location data from mobile devices, Bastrop County, similar to the average for the rest of the state, was given a grade of D- for its residents’ efforts to stay home.
Read moreOfficials announced on Monday that the first person in Bastrop County has been killed by COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus.
Read moreAlthough social gatherings are no more and city buildings, such as the library, have been closed to the public, social distancing isn’t stopping Melinda Torres from sharing the joy of learning and reading with her young audience.
Read moreAt the direction of Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas State Parks will be closed to the public effective at the close of business Tuesday, April 7 in order to maintain the safest environment for visitors, volunteers and staff.
Read moreThe Bastrop County Health Authority has confirmed the first local death from the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual was a 58-year-old male from Elgin, in northern Bastrop County.
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