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The next virtual Superintendent’s Chat scheduled for October 19 will focus on the upcoming bond election for Elgin ISD.
Read moreA fiery crash on U.S. Highway 290 last month was caused by one truck failing to yield to another when attempting to turn onto State Highway 95, according to the official crash report.
Read moreThanks to a collaboration between local non-profits and the county, Bastrop County residents in areas of high COVID-19 spread can take advantage of free nearby testing at a mobile testing clinic.
Read moreBastrop County is currently under a burn ban after action by the Bastrop County Commissioners Court at their most recent meeting.
Read moreThe City of Elgin was awarded a $50,000 T-Mobile Hometown grant to convert an undeveloped, city-owned lot in the 200 block of Depot Street in the downtown historic district into an accessible outdoor classroom with public Wi-Fi and shade.
Read moreA train derailment in Smithville early on Sunday morning shut down roads for a few hours and temporarily caused concerns about hazardous chemical leaks.
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