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. “Access to healthcare through the internet is key to providing our community with vital information as well as effective care,” said Dr. Desmar Walkes, Bastrop County Health Authority. “The lack of consistent internet service in Bastrop County limits public access to care, which ultimately costs all of us time, money and, in some cases, lives.” The local broadband committee is working in partnership with nonprofit Connected Nation Texas (CN Texas) to better ...