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Bastrop County recently observed Juneteenth, which commemorates the freeing of slaves by President Abraham Lincoln with the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863.
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Crystal Dumbeck became the new human resources director for Bastrop County last month.
Read moreCongratulations to Joseph Caulo from Elgin, who graduated from Arizona State University on May 6.
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The Bastrop County Democratic Party (BCDP) has awarded the 2019 Molly Ivins Civic Scholarship to four recent graduates of Bastrop County high schools. Each student received a $500 scholarship.
Read moreIf you’ve driven through downtown Elgin, you’re likely familiar with Tom Besson’s mural on the Advocacy Outreach building.
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This year during Western Days, Elgin ISD hosted a multiyear class reunion. The event took place at the Elgin Recreation Center both inside and outside.
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Candace Elliott of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Elgin recently won the firm’s exclusive Spirit of Caring Award, designed to recognize those financial advisors who exemplify the values, culture and spirit of giving back.
Read moreThe Bastrop County Animal Shelter avoided a crisis last week when foster families stepped up to take in kittens that the shelter had no room to house.
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