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After a month of debate over the share of the county’s tax revenue that goes to road maintenance, the Bastrop County Commissioners Court passed the new budget and tax rate for the upcoming year.
Read moreEach year, Scots-Irish people who came to America to escape British rule celebrate their heritage with festivals. We may not be able to share in the festivities at this time, but we can learn about their traditions.
Read moreBastrop County mail-in voters will be able to drop off their ballots at the county courthouse during early voting and on Election Day.
Read moreThe county-wide burn ban in place since late July was lifted last week, a few days before it was scheduled to either expire or be extended.
Read moreDuring a virtual town hall meeting conducted via Zoom on Thursday evening last week, Elgin ISD Superintendent Jodi Duron presented the school district’s plan to gradually return some students to school campuses.
Read moreNearly six months after a state of disaster was first declared in Bastrop County, emergency deputy director Christine Files had good news for the commissioners’ court on Monday during the latest of her regular COVID-19 updates.
Read moreWants or Needs?
Understanding the difference between wants and needs is an essential life skill and has been throughout history. This week's Kid Scoop goes back in time to show this concept!
Read moreSeptember 13th is Uncle Sam Day! Who was Uncle Sam? He has the same initials as the United States and became a symbol of this country when he supplied the army with meat.
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