Elgin’s city council tentatively agreed to re-sign an interlocal 24-month agreement with Bastrop County to be a part of its shared regional emergency communications center.The Bastrop County Office of Emergency Communications has been servicing Elgin Police Department for two years, responding to 911 calls and dispatching local responders accordingly. Police Chief Chris Noble sees this as the best option, considering economic and logistical factors, but city representatives would prefer to return to an in-house radio operation.“It’s just not the same as having somebody in your own town that’s really familiar with the town,” said City Manager Thomas Mattis.The contract has ...