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August 16, 1920 is an important date in American history. After years of struggle, voting became a reality for women with the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.
Read moreElgin’s Main Street Board has nominated two downtown businesses for the annual Texas Downtown Association Presidents’ Awards: Chemn Cafe for Best Downtown Business and Elgin Wellness Shoppe’s building at 109 North Main Street for Best Renovation.
Read moreA new fully-stocked trailer for Bastrop County Animal Services (BCAS) is now ready to provide a safe place for pets in the event of a disaster.
Read moreOn Saturday, a number of vendors set up outdoors in downtown Elgin, with more downtown shops open for business with sales and more. This was the second downtown Sidewalk Sale, with the previous one on Saturday, July 25. The next Sidewalk Sale will take place on Saturday, September 12; find @VisitElginTX on Facebook for details about the event.
Read moreOn July 23, the Bastrop County Broadband Committee launched a new effort to help expand and improve internet access for all county residents, businesses, schools, healthcare facilities, and community organizations.
Read moreOn Saturday, the Family Worship Center, a church on FM 1704 south of Elgin, gave away hundreds of 19- pound boxes of fresh fruit and vegetables to families in vehicles driving through their parking lot. The church distributed a total of around 1,500 produce boxes and served over 1,000 households with both food and prayer. The next produce distribution will be on Saturday, August 22 at 10 a.m. Photos by Julianne Hodges
Read moreDoing their part to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, a sewing group from First Presbyterian Church of Elgin has been working to make and distribute hundreds of free masks to community members, local organizations and hospitals as far away as Lubbock and Los Angeles.
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