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Elgin high-schoolers will be required to use clear or mesh backpacks this school year.
Read moreDiscussion among the Elgin City Council began on a potential tax freeze or increase in tax exemption for city property owners over 65, although such a move wouldn’t happen in time to affect 2023 taxes.
Read moreA teacher shortage has the Elgin Independent School District pursuing a number of strategies to close the gap, which mirrors a nationwide trend.
Read moreThe streets of downtown Bastrop were filled with liveliness last week as the town celebrated their 75th Annual Homecoming & Rodeo.
Read moreThe Democratic candidate for Texas governor in this fall’s election, Beto O’Rourke, spoke to a lively crowd at The East 40 just south of Bastrop on Friday, August 5.
Read moreGenerous Elginites passing through downtown dropped their contributions into boots held by Elgin firefighters on Friday evening and Saturday morning as the Elgin Volunteer Fire Department raised funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Read moreThe nationwide issue of teacher shortages has affected Elgin ISD as well.
Read moreWithin the next decade, Bastrop County could have a brand-new multi-building campus housing the animal shelter and other services for pets and their owners.
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