Richard Rodriguez, 69, of Elgin, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.a A recitation of the Holy Rosary and visitation will be conducted at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Elgin Friday, Jan. 24, from 6 to 8 p ...

The Legislature begins its work creating a state budget for the next two years with slightly less revenue available than it had during the previous biennium. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar projects ...

Elgin Independent School Dist r ict has chosen the location and architect for one of the biggest projects in its 2024 bond package. DLR Group will handle the design for the district’s second middle ...

During the year’s first City Council meeting, Elgin officials unanimously agreed to adjust enforcement hours for school zone speed limits. The changes, recommended by Elgin Independent School District ...

A Bastrop County advocate championing behavioral, developmental and medical care for its residents has stepped down after two decades of dedicated service. Bluebonnet Trails Community Services is ...

BASTROP-MCDADE — Prescribed burns were lit across the county last week to reduce wildfire risks and restore sensitive ecosystems, environmental authorities said. Raven Environmental Services conducted ...

City Council has decided who will be temporarily filling its empty seat at the center of City Hall, looking to match Elgin’s managerial needs with comparable experience. Isaac Turner was first named ...

BASTROP — Freezing temperatures and the threat of icy roads may have kept MLK marchers out of the streets, but the communit y still managed to come together to honor his dream and support Bastrop ...

Local Christian leaders are invited to gather next week for a time of inspiration, connection and followship alongside a respected figure in community-focused faith. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in ...

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley. This is NOT the opinion of the Courier. Life can be great; it can be challenging. Ups bring joy and downs deep despair. Sometimes, ...

Elgin Independent School District welcomed Applied EQ Chief Executive Officer Adam Saenz as guest speaker for Wildcat Learning Conference 2025, earlier this month. District staff heard from the author ...

Tigers junior guard Sydnie Brenner goes up for a contested layup in a 55-30 victory over Lockhart. The Dec. 30 win helps ignite Smithville’s undefeated district play. Photo courtesy of Julia Bullock ...