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New rules at Elgin ISD that would have made masks optional failed to get enough votes at Monday night’s school board meeting, leaving the current rules in place.
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Thanks to a collaboration between local non-profits and the county, Bastrop County residents in areas of high COVID-19 spread can take advantage of free nearby testing at a mobile testing clinic.
Read moreThe Elgin ISD school board voted unanimously to require masks for students, staff and visitors on district property after a discussion of the current COVID-19 surge, hearing from citizens and consultation with legal counsel during a special meetin
Read moreAmid an increase of COVID-19 cases due to the highly-transmissible delta variant of the virus, Bastrop County deputy emergency director Christine Files gave an update on the pandemic’s effect locally during Monday’s regular meeting of the Bastrop
Read moreElgin ISD will require masks for all students and staff members starting on the first day of school, citing student health and the goal of safe in-person learning.
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In order to protect Elgin ISD students, staff and the community from the potential spread of COVID-19, EISD is implementing safety protocols for athletic events and revising the ticket sales process in order to maintain social distancing, cap seat
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The number of active COVID-19 cases in Bastrop County last week was more than five times higher than it was a month ago, and the share of patients hospitalized due to COVID-19 in Central Texas has risen from about two percent to nearly 12%.
Read moreAs the first day of a new school year approaches, Elgin ISD leaders answered questions from parents in a virtual meeting, and the school district released its updated plan to mitigate the risks from COVID-19 last week.
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