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Richard (Ricardo) Piña is doing his part by making breakfast tacos for the past several weeks for Elgin Fire Department first responders. “T hey have a hard job as they respond to many auto accidents and fires at any time of the day or night, and I’m just glad to help during the COVID-19 virus,” Piña said.
Read moreChristina Prieto, the lead teller at Frontier Bank in Elgin, drew this chalk art at the bank to provide some positivity for their customers and let them know that the bank misses them during this time.
Read moreAlthough the Elgin Public Library is still closed for the foreseeable future, readers in search of a new book can pick up a free book offered at the front door of the library. Those interested in taking books are asked to observe social distancing and safe hygiene practices.
Read moreOn Saturday, golf cart drivers in Smithville gathered their vehicles downtown, keeping space between each other and bringing their face masks, to help support their local businesses.
Read moreWhen the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic began to impact his community, Elginite Eric Budd tried to think of a way he could help. Then, he came up with an idea: turn a running joke with his fiancee into a fun fundraiser.
Read moreAlthough an in-person graduation ceremony may not be possible for Elgin’s seniors until later this summer, Elgin ISD found a way to publicly honor its soon-to-be graduates.
Read moreBluebonnet Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors unanimously approved during its April meeting returning $4.2 million in capital credits and assistance for members impacted by the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Read morePeople were able to enjoy this weekend’s nice weather in some of Bastrop County’s parks, with some precautions still in place against the COVID-19 coronavirus.
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