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Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - 12:00am

Investigators continue their probe, but a full report may take weeks

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 12:00am

The Elgin community this week continues to mourn the loss of a prominent husband-and-wife team who helped tell the town’s stories over several decades, even as authorities try to learn more about their deaths.

News

Investigators continue their probe, but a full report may take weeks

Mar 27, 2024 - 00:00

70 years at the Masonic Lodge

SMITHVILLE — A death March 23 in the middle of downtown has left coworkers at a popular restaurant saddened by the loss, according to a social-media post.

One of Elgin’s most dedicated volunteers received special recognition for his more than 250 annual hours of community service and youth program involvement.

Sports

ABILENE — Elgin High School boys varsity powerlifting team members competed Saturday, March 23 at the Texas High School Powerlifting Association Boys Division 1 State Championship meet held at Taylor County Expo Center in Abilene.

Mar 27, 2024 - 00:00

HUTTO — The Hutto High School boys and girls varsity track and field teams competed Friday, March 22 at the Hippo Relays meet hosted by Hutto High School.

The Elgin High School varsity softball team continued its surge in 5A-District 23 play this past week as the Lady Wildcats dominated Bastrop High School and Pflugerville High School.

Mar 27, 2024 - 00:00

The Elgin High School varsity baseball team cruised to a pair of lopsided 5A-District 23 victories this past week against Pflugerville Connally High School.

Opinions

Mar 27, 2024 - 00:00

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of The Rev. Carl Roth. This is not the opinion of the Elgin Courier.

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of The Rev. Carl Roth. This is not the opinion of the Elgin Courier.

Shining light on our government through public information helps us ask questions of elected officials – and hold them accountable.

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of The Rev. Carl Roth. This is not the opinion of the Elgin Courier.

Obituaries

Mar 27, 2024 - 07:46

Terrance Lane Carter, 55, passed away Sunday morning, March 24, 2024.

Services are currently pending.

 

Mar 27, 2024 - 00:00

On March 18, 2024, Elgin lost a beloved son when Larry peacefully joined his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. 

Mar 27, 2024 - 00:00

Skylar LaNae Thomas, 31, of Elgin, passed away early Monday morning, March 25, 2024.

Mar 20, 2024 - 00:00

Jonathan R. Hancock, 56, passed away peacefully Friday, March 1, 2024. He was born March 26, 1967, in Granada Hills, California, to Robert and Glenda Hancock.