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BASTROP — Sweeping changes to city development codes designed to protect the character of neighborhoods will affect how current homeowners are allowed to use their land, officials said. That’s the ...

Throughout Elgin and Bastrop County, rural communities are relying on specially trained law officers and counselors to better serve residents facing mental health problems, favoring treatment over ...

I am Anita Onarecker, a new Elgin resident, and I’m so happy for an opportunity to greet you weekly through the Elgin Courier. I previously lived in Spring, Texas, since early 1988. My husband, Dick ...

Just shy of three decades of service, Amy Miller announced last week that she will no longer be working with the city. Elgin’s longstanding community services director is departing her position for a ...

The Elgin Transportation Hub’s dedicated staff and volunteers celebrate both Ivy and their accomplishment as a team Photo courtesy of Luis Sanchez Austin Pets Alive!’s unique Elgin hub celebrated ...

Elgin Independent School District’s Board of Trustees last month unanimously approved its legislative priorities for the 89th Texas Legislative Session. Focused on ensuring every student has access to ...

Bastrop junior forward Keyaira Limuel controls the ball in a hard-fought matchup with Anderson Jan. 31. Photo courtesy of Bastrop ISD BASTROP — Bastrop came up just short in a battle for the district ...

FARM STREET OPRY BASTROP — “The Farm Street Opry” comes back to the Bastrop Convention Center, 1408 Chestnut St. The family friendly musical features local talent and special guest performers every ...

Demolishers at the century-old home of Mary Papadaki LeBlanc Jan. 27, 1005 Pecan St. The developer is donating the building’s doors and interior elements for a greenhouse being built downtown in honor ...

The Elgin Masonic Lodge proudly honors Ronnie Jack Cottle last month with a 60-year service pin. District Deputy Grand Master Paul Todd, Wayne Skubiata and Jimmie Lee Christensen lead the significant ...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has released his top 25 legislative priorities as the legislative session gets underway, The Texas Tribune reported. They include banning all forms of consumable THC, the ...