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Elgin Masonic Lodge #328 marked their 150th anniversary this year on Saturday, November 7. The lodge had originally planned for a celebration in June, but this was delayed due to COVID-19.
Read moreThe group working to relocate the Confederate monuments at the county courthouse has found a few more options for a new location, but is still raising funds and searching for more bids to choose from for the work to move the monuments.
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A positive case of COVID-19 was detected on campus at McDade ISD last week, and schools were closed until Monday for cleaning.
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A day before it ended, early voting in the 2020 general election surpassed the total turnout for the entire 2016 general election.
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Dr. Desmar Walkes, the county’s local health authority, delivered an update to the Bastrop County Commissioners Court during their most recent meeting on Monday, October 26.
Read moreNon-profit organizations headquartered and located within Bastrop County may now apply for up to $10,000 in grant funds for certain COVID-19 related expenses through the Bastrop County COVID-19 CARES 501(c)3 Non-Profit Grant Program.
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Elgin mayoral challenger Ron Ramirez has won, while Ward 1 incumbent council member Jessica Bega has been reelected in the other contested race on the Elgin City Council.
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