In Caldwell County, Texas, between Austin and San Antonio, some residents are still struggling to keep up in an increasingly digital world. With broadband access lagging behind neighboring metro counties, older residents in particular are feeling the strain. Now, the Martindale Community Library is stepping in to help close that gap.
Census estimates from 2024 indicated that about 10% of Caldwell County residents did not have broadband access, a drop in connectivity compared to the adjacent metropolitan counties. For older people in Caldwell County, the shift to online platforms has created new and often frustrating challenges.
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