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Austin-based philanthropists Brian and Adria Sheth, founders of The Sheth Sangreal Foundation, have pledged dollar-for-dollar matching of funds up to $500,000 for Club on the Go kits that provide youth and families with meals and vital resources. Sangreal’s funding will also serve the children of first responders and frontline medical personnel from the most impacted areas.
Read moreCommunities In Schools of Central Texas (CIS) is mobilizing to meet student needs. In the face of the COVID-19 crisis, Communities In Schools of Central Texas is going beyond school walls to meet students where they are and ensure that their basic needs do not go unmet. Staff are working full time, remotely, to lead efforts to support students and families.
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Daniel C. Brown, former deacon at Lone Star Missionary Baptist Church became an Associate Minister at the church when he recently gave his first sermon.
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Mayor Chris Cannon announced the creation of the Youth Advisory Council at the city council meeting on Tuesday, March 3, which was the final step in the process started by a group of students as part of Generation Citizen at Elgin High School.
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Although social gatherings are no more and city buildings, such as the library, have been closed to the public, social distancing isn’t stopping Melinda Torres from sharing the joy of learning and reading with her young audience.
Read moreAt the direction of Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas State Parks will be closed to the public effective at the close of business Tuesday, April 7 in order to maintain the safest environment for visitors, volunteers and staff.
Read moreElgin banker Jennifer Bray has been promoted to vice president of lending, community banker at Frontier Bank of Texas.
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Idle hands are the Devil’s workshop. The performances scheduled for Bastrop Opera House have been interrupted, but to the Devil’s dismay, our hands are not idle! Two major projects are underway to improve the facility so that when shows are up and running again, several new and improved and desperately needed things at the house will be ready.
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