Elgin High School’s theatre program performed L. Frank Baum’s famous The Wizard of Oz musical over the weekend.
The stretch of four shows, dating from Nov. 18 to Nov. 20, featured over 50 high school students along with 80 kids from Elgin’s intermediate and elementary schools.
On Nov. 10, Elgin High School senior Elaine Cloud, and her father Dustin Cloud, joined forces for an art exhibition showcase at the Clever Tiger.
The event was a part of downtown Elgin’s monthly Sip, Shop and Stroll festivities.
Our world is ever changing.
Circumstances befall everyone. There are no exceptions.
The City of Elgin is hosting a yearlong Sesquicentennial celebration in honor of the community’s founding in 1872. 2022 is a year for the entire community to commemorate, educate and celebrate the rich history and highlight the cultural fabric of the last 150 years.
Bastrop ISD is excited to announce the names for the two new elementary schools that are currently under construction as part of the 2021 Bond Program.
Roscoe State Bank, now a division of Cornerstone Capital Bank, SSB, presented a $50,000 check to the Bastrop County Long Term Recovery Team (BCLTRT) to assist in continuation of their Disaster Mortgage Assistance Program.
Office closures and changes in services are aplenty this week as many sit down to observe the Thanksgiving holiday.
After losing a nailbiter, the Elgin girls basketball team bounced back and enjoyed the sweet taste of victory for the first time this season.
Office closures and changes in services are aplenty this week as many sit down to observe the Thanksgiving holiday.
Elgin’s municipal government offices will close for the week starting Wednesday, Nov. 23, at noon. Offices will resume normal hours Monday, Nov. 28.
“The ESD#10 board meetings are held in person at the Coupland Fire Station each second Tuesday of the month. The meetings are also available via telephone conferencing,” reports Maranda Cummings. Meeting notices are posted each month at the Coupland Fire Station, Coupland Post Office, Citizens National Bank in Coupland, Thrall Fire Station and Thrall Post Office.
If you have bigger items of garbage lying around, you can get rid of it in a few weeks.
Elgin’s bulk trash pickup is scheduled for Dec. 12-16 on each resident’s trash pickup day.
AUSTIN — A local deputy is recovering after being stabbed while off duty and trying to assist in a store’s investigation.
Jaime Eliseo Canales, 40, is charged in the Nov. 12 incident that occurred at an H-E-B in Austin. He is charged with attempted capital murder of a peace officer.
The Elgin boys basketball team hosted the Taylor Ducks on Tuesday, Nov. 15, and found themselves on the losing end of a thrilling matchup.
After the Wildcats led for the majority of the game, the Ducks ultimately prevailed at the end to claim a 40-39 victory.
Note: This an editorial column by Elgin Courer sports reporter Quinn Donoghue.
When I first started with the Elgin Courier back in June, realizing I’d be covering sports, I immediately looked at the Elgin football team’s record from the previous season.
After losing a nailbiter, the Elgin girls basketball team bounced back and enjoyed the sweet taste of victory for the first time this season.
The Smithville Tigers’ postseason run came to an end at Waller ISD Stadium on Friday Nov. 18.
Smithville took on the Silsbee Tigers and lost 34-0 on a cold, dreary night.
We are all guilty of faking gratitude to God and to others.
To Bastrop County Voters,
Addie Lee Madison, age 88, of Elgin, Texas, passed away on August 17, 2022.
Even though we all expect our gardens to slow down significantly this time of year, July 2022 seems to have halted most natural growth. It’s no surprise that only the most heat- and drought-tolerant summer crops have been somewhat productive in the vegetable gardens. In my backyard garden, okra is still the star.
Jessica Tolliver, 44, of Elgin, passed away Saturday morning, Nov. 19, 2022.
Services are pending.
Arrangements and care entrusted to Elgin Funeral Home.
Felicia Miller, age 79, of Bastrop, passed away on Nov. 21, 2022.
Services are pending.
Arrangements entrusted to Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home.
Stephanie Gomez Martinez, infant, passed away Saturday afternoon, Nov. 19, 2022.
Services are pending.
Arrangements and care entrusted to Elgin Funeral Home.
Beverly Jean Kinsinger, 87, of Elgin, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.
Services will be private.
Arrangements and care entrusted to Elgin Funeral Home.
