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On July 23, the Bastrop County Broadband Committee launched a new effort to help expand and improve internet access for all county residents, businesses, schools, healthcare facilities, and community organizations.
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On Saturday, the Family Worship Center, a church on FM 1704 south of Elgin, gave away hundreds of 19- pound boxes of fresh fruit and vegetables to families in vehicles driving through their parking lot. The church distributed a total of around 1,500 produce boxes and served over 1,000 households with both food and prayer. The next produce distribution will be on Saturday, August 22 at 10 a.m. Photos by Julianne Hodges
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Doing their part to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, a sewing group from First Presbyterian Church of Elgin has been working to make and distribute hundreds of free masks to community members, local organizations and hospitals as far away as Lubbock and Los Angeles.
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Friends and family found a creative way to celebrate the 100th birthday of Ivory Flowers from a safe distance.
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During these difficult times in the midst of the changes and hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, local mental health experts want to emphasize that “it’s okay to not be okay.”
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Although the uncertainty of the future of the COVID-19 pandemic has made it impossible for the annual Hogeye Festival to be held in person this fall, the Main Street Board plans to maintain the spirit of the festival by continuing to promote and s
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Earlier this month, local artist Ashley Smith added railroad-themed chalk art to the sidewalk in front of the Elgin Depot Museum; Elgin Historical Association president Sandy Murphree said it will remain until it gets rained off.
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