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During their most recent virtual meeting on June 16, the Elgin City Council discussed modified city operations due to COVID-19, an overview of the updated five-year capital improvement plan and the latest developments in a project to build a sewer
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Federal data shows that Elgin’s nursing home has reported over two dozen confirmed cases of COVID-19 in residents.
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To prepare for whatever distance learning challenges the COVID-19 pandemic may present to students and teachers this fall, the Elgin ISD school board approved the purchase of $1.7 million worth of tablets, laptops and mobile internet hotspots duri
Read moreThe St. David’s Foundation announced the first round of recipients last week for its COVID-19 recovery grants for area nonprofit organizations.
Read moreI am 65 this year and I will be voting by mail. However, my husband (age 64) and my daughter-in-law (who has asthma) and my son-in-law (who has a compromised immune system) will not have the opportunity to vote by mai l, despite the fact that they are all in high-risk categories for the coronavirus.
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The fourth death due to the COVID-19 coronavirus was reported in Bastrop County last week.
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During the day on June 5, McDade High School held a ceremony for its graduating seniors. Due to the pandemic, the graduating ceremony was held inside and by invitation-only, with each section of the ceremony being held in a different part of campus. At the end, the senior would walk across a decorated stage to receive their diploma.
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Although COVID-19 has changed Elgin’s regular Juneteenth festivities, Elgin is still recognizing the holiday.
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