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The Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is pleased to announce the opening of a second community testing site located at Elgin Ascension Seton.
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Odin is the god of wisdom, poetry, death, divination, and magic in Norse mythology. This week Kid Scoop introduces readers to Odin and other Norse tales from what is today known as Scandinavia.
Read moreElgin ISD students will begin classes—albeit virtually—on August 24, with a return to campus scheduled for September 21.
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Bastrop County officials have released an order with guidelines and restrictions for the safe reopening this fall of schools within the county.
Read moreDuring Monday’s meeting, the Bastrop County Commissioners Court approved continuing a burn ban placed into effect a few days prior.
Read moreA burn ban takes effect on Friday, July 24 at noon. On Friday morning, County Judge Paul Pape signed the burn ban. Violation of the burn ban is a class C misdemeanor, with a fine up to $500.
Read moreOn Tuesday evening, Dr. Desmar Walkes, the health authority for Bastrop County, and County Judge Paul Pape released an order that outlines guidelines and restrictions for county schools.
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