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After consulting with local mayors and the local health authority, County Judge Paul Pape will be authorizing bars in Bastrop County to reopen at 50% capacity, beginning October 14, under the strict guidelines published by Governor Abbott on Octob
Read moreAs of Monday afternoon, Bastrop County has confirmed a total of 1,865 positive cases of COVID-19, according to the county’s dashboard.
Read moreIt is with a heavy heart that I submit my resignation to the Elgin City Council effective immediately. I appreciate the voters of Ward 3 that elected me to this position. It has been an honor to serve and your encouragement and support has made the decision to resign difficult.
Read moreOn Friday evening, dozens of Republicans from across Bastrop County got together at the parking lot of Southside Market & BBQ to show support for President Donald Trump. The rally lasted about an hour and a half, and a total of 72 participants attended and lined the side of U.S. Highway 290 while waving flags and holding signs. The function was arranged by local Republican precinct chairmen.
Read moreThe effort to find a new home for the Confederate monuments at the Bastrop County courthouse continues, but has come up against a couple of obstacles.
Read moreEarly voting begins next week, with Election Day on November 3. The deadline to register to vote in this election was earlier this week on October 5. Due to COVID-19, Texas Governor Greg Abbott released a proclamation in March allowing local May elections to be postponed; as a result, elections for city councils, school boards and other local entities in Bastrop County will take place on November 3 alongside county, state and federal elections. These local elections include the cities of Elgin and Smithville, the school boards of Bastrop, Smithville and McDade ISDs, the Bastrop/Travis Counties Emergency Services District No. 1 and a number of municipal utility districts and water control and improvement districts throughout the county.
Read moreThis fall, voters can cast their ballots for candidates from the President of the United States to members of their local school board and city council.
Read moreObjects, people and buildings look different from different points of view or perspective. This week, Kid Scoop helps you understand how maps are created from a view above the scene.
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