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While 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.
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After the disruptive COVID-19 pandemic coincided with the United States’ ten-year census count, Bastrop County is working to modify their outreach strategy.
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Just 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.
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In 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.
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Last week, Bastrop County closed down all county parks and adopted the federal government’s recommendation to wear face masks in public.
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Almost 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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The Bastrop County Health Department has confirmed today eight (8) new COVID-19 positive- test cases over the past two days, bringing the revised total of all such cases in Bastrop County to twenty-six (26).
Read moreOn April 8, I have amended my Bastrop County COVID-19 Order #1 to include additional measures as we continue the fight to slow t
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