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On Sunday morning, the Elgin Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6115 hosted their annual Memorial Day ceremony, despite a few differences from their usual event caused by COVID-19 precautions. Instead of breakfast, the VFW offered just coffee and donuts to attendees, and the outdoor Memorial Day ceremony was held in front of a couple of rows of chairs spaced feet apart from each other. Post commander Chuck Swain, along with other leaders of the post, delivered a speech honoring those who lost their lives while serving their country.
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Last year, the Elgin VFW Post 6115 hosted their annual breakfast and Memorial Day ceremony on Sunday, May 26 (pictured right). This year, they will again hold their annual ceremony on Sunday, May 24 at 9 a.m. both at the VFW Post and with an online Zoom meeting.
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Fleming Hospital, located where the Fleming Center now sits on North Avenue C, was opened in 1938 and closed in the 1970s. This photograph was submitted by Bo Carter, who is interested to know if anyone knows the people in this picture. Already identified is Dr. Roy Morris (top right), Faye Carter (bottom, fourth from the left), Gladys Snowden (bottom, fifth from the left) and Wanda Ratsloff (bottom, third from the right).
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Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative conducted its annual meeting on Tuesday, May 12, without public attendance in adherence to coronavirus-related guidelines from federal and state public health officials.
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While health concerns due to COVID-19 have led to many canceled and postponed in-person events this spring, the Relay for Life of Elgin team and other groups came together digitally to continue the fight against cancer.
Read moreElgin ISD is currently offering the opportunity for current pre-kindergarten students to begin learning Spanish next year in kindergarten at both Booker T. Washington and Neidig Elementary Schools as part of the Elgin ISD Two-Way Dual Language Program. There will be a Two-Way Dual Language parent information webinar on Tuesday, May 19 from 6 to 7 p.m. The link to the webinar can be found on the Elgin ISD website.
Read moreA number of Bastrop County nonprofits and organizations participated in Giving Tuesday Now, a global day of fundraising in response to challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Elgin Main Street Board established a COVID- 19 Emergency Marketing Grant and announced awards to thirteen local businesses on May 6.
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