Did you know every 2 minutes, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in the US? It’s extremely important to realize the signs of breast cancer in order to catch it early. Pinky Promise to get screened for breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and there are lots of events taking place around […]
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In February we announced that Bastrop County was named a finalist for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Prize. This prize honors and elevates U.S. communities working at the forefront of advancing health, opportunity, and equity for all. Winners were awarded $25,000, along with help to spread awareness of their efforts to increase
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Bastrop County, Texas, was chosen as a finalist for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Culture of Health Prize, a collaboration between RWJF and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. As a 2021 finalist, Bastrop County is one step closer to the national Prize, which honors communities working at the forefront of advancing health,
Here’s a copy of our conversation from last night! Thank you to everyone who attended our first virtual HH session!! A Big THANK YOU to the organizations and people who made our evening possible!! Bastrop County Cares, St. David’s Foundation, Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, Alliance for Greater Works, Krystal Grimes, Dr. Corliss Outley, Jonas
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DO NOT WAIT, MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY Below is the first of a series of stories from individuals who have been impacted by cancer. Dr. Linda Ornelas Wilson from Bastrop County shares her reflections through her cancer journey. My name is Linda. I am a 6-year survivor of Stage 2 breast cancer. I am like
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The Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is pleased to announce the opening of a second community testing site located at Elgin Ascension Seton. This new testing site will be providing free COVID-19 tests to Bastrop County residents who qualify and register through bastropcountycovid19.org or call 512-972-5560. The Bastrop County Community testing site located
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How’s your internet? One of the major problems in rural broadband is the lack of accurate connectivity data, which can negatively impact business and development decisions as well as grant opportunities. Connected Nation Texas are asking for community feedback in order to get better data on internet service . They have produced some preliminary maps
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The Elgin Recreation Center is offering FREE Activity Books to keep everyone engaged and entertained while we are at home. These activity books are geared towards kids/youth, but everyone can enjoy the challenges, crafts and exercises. These books include one new activity each day and have all supplies available for pick up so there is
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Free Online Tax Prep We stopped providing in-person tax preparation last month due to COVID-19, but we’re excited to share that we teamed up with GetYourRefund to launch free online tax prep for anyone who needs it. Our team of IRS-certified tax preparers is ready to help you prepare your return and claim your stimulus
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JOINT STATEMENT FROM BASTROP COUNTY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (Includes Bastrop County, City of Bastrop, City of Elgin, City of Smithville) April 17, 2020 The Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management and the Local Heath Officer have confirmed the second local death from the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual was a 56-year-old male from an unincorporated area
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