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Elgin officials and city leaders break ground at the site of the new planned police station March 20. Pictured are, from left, Jaime Palomo, Michael Gonzalez, Beau Perry, Aaron Crim, Arthur Gibson, Joy Casnovsky, Forrest Dennis, Sue Brashar, Skyler Maldonado, Mayor Theresa McShan, Chris Noble, Chuck Swain, Jennifer Stubbs, Tom Mattis, and Baird Williams Construction representative Derek Marshall. Courtesy photo

Police break in

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 - 1:02pm

Officers are another step closer from their new home from which they can serve and protect.

Elgin Public Library was recently vandalized with this graffiti. Courtesy photo

Graffiti tags downtown buildings

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 - 12:57pm

Thirteen reports of vandalism were reported recently in downtown Elgin.

Police are investigating the graffiti seen on several buildings. Business owners and city employees reported the crimes.

A hamburger fundraiser for Marleigh Jackson draws a crowd at Elgin Memorial Park March 17. Photo by Fernando Castro

Help floods for hit-and-run

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 - 12:55pm

Residents filled Elgin Memorial Park last Friday to help a young girl recovering from injuries.

Tow crews work to remove a semi-truck that overturned on U.S. 290 March 14 in Elgin. Photo by Fernando Castro

18-wheeler overturns on U.S. 290

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 - 4:19pm

Another semi-truck accident closed U.S. 290 last Tuesday.

Clayton Sherman, Kevin Hoefer and Laina McDonald receive a plaque from the Bastrop Area Cruisers Feb. 3 in Bastrop for volunteer work. Courtesy photo

Volunteers recognized at BHS

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 - 11:11am

BASTROP — Three young students’ efforts at a popular community event didn’t go unnoticed.

Joan Bohls, a board member and past president of the Rotary’s E-Club Central Texas chapter, was a featured speaker at the regular meeting of the Rotary Club of Taylor Dec. 29. Both chapters are partnering to fund an oxygen regeneration plant in Liberia. Courtesy photo by the Rev. George Qualley

A breath of fresh air

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 - 11:09am

TAYLOR — In rural areas of Liberia, many hospitals do not have supplemental oxygen for patients, due decades of civil war that destroyed the country’s infrastructure.

Here is the National Weather Service's severe weather outlook for central Texas. Courtesy graphic / National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio Office

Storms, cool down Thursday

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 - 5:32pm

The coolest weather in almost a month might be on the way along with some storms.

Highs in the low to mid 50s are forecast for Friday through Monday, March 17-20. A 90% chance of thunderstorms is also in play for Thursday, March 16.

McDade ISD to talk bonds

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 - 5:31pm

MCDADE — Residents can learn more about proposed tax increases in meetings starting late this month.

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