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We are nearing the end of the year and we want to take a moment to reflect on 2020. The impact of COVID-19 on our residents, staff, programs, and mission has been considerable. It was a year of adapting and overcoming challenges almost daily.
Read moreWhat is an ESD? ESD stands for Emergency Services District. Bastrop/Travis Counties ESD No. 1 is one of these districts. It is a government entity. The district is the financial arm for the Elgin and McDade Fire Departments and the Medical First Responder unit. The ESD is not a part of the school district or the City of Elgin. The B/TC ESD is one of just a few located in more than one county. The multi-county districts’ boards of commissioners are elected by voters of the counties they are in. A district located in just one county has its commissioners appointed by the county commissioners of that county. Please read the following information about the value ESDs in the state provide. —Bastrop/Travis Counties ESD No. 1
Read moreIn my smallish Kentucky hometown, being known as “Sarge’s Son” (Him: USMC Ret.) enabled me to be hired as a church janitor.
1. It paid $50 a month, good money for an 18-year-old in the 60’s.
2. I worked every week.
Read moreFresh air, clean water, beautiful views and treasured wildlife—these are things we need to lead healthy and happy lives. They make up our natural heritage that is uniquely Texas.
Read moreThe idea behind a high-speed bullet train connecting Houston and Austin is a promising idea, but falls short of being a realistic project. Texas Central Railroad estimates the timeline to build the railroad to take six years and $20 billion.
Read moreNow that most all of us are requiring broadband for remote learning, telemedicine and/or home offices because of changes caused by the coronavirus, the weaknesses in our state’s rural broadband internet access are once again being exposed.
Read moreRe-elect Sheriff Maurice Cook
Read moreIt is with a heavy heart that I submit my resignation to the Elgin City Council effective immediately. I appreciate the voters of Ward 3 that elected me to this position. It has been an honor to serve and your encouragement and support has made the decision to resign difficult.
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