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An inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution of Bastrop, a low-security facility on Highway 95 between Bastrop and Elgin, died last week due to COVID-19.
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The City of Elgin celebrated the opening of new playground, fitness equipment, walking trail, and parking areas funded by St. David’s Foundation and the City of Elgin in Elgin Memorial Park
Read moreMcDade Independent School District officials announced that the district received a rating of “A” for Superior Achievement” under Texas’ School FIRST financial accountability rating system. The “Superior Achievement” rating is the state’s highest, demonstrating the quality of McDade ISD’s financial management and reporting system.
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In a ceremony Wednesday afternoon, November 18, in front of City Hall, Judge Larry Dunne (left), Justice of the Peace for Bastrop County Precinct 4, swore in Ron Ramirez (right) as the new mayor of Elgin. The event was attended by many of the Ramirez family and some city staff members.
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The burn ban order in Bastrop County has been extended through December 14.
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Ahead of the upcoming festivities, the leaders of each local government in Bastrop County, together with our Health Authority, Dr. Desmar Walkes, M.D., are joining their voices in a plea for public health and safety.
Read moreAll qualifying mail ballots and provisional ballots in Bastrop County have been counted as of last week.
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