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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.

70 years at the Masonic Lodge

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

A deep dive into the Spanish and Mexican influences that helped shape Texas history is coming to the city, accompanied with details of longstanding Tejano families still in the area.

Hundreds of local readers and community advocates gathered at the Elgin Public Library this past week to celebrate the city’s campaign on youth literacy going mobile.

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.

The Court Appointed Special Advocates of Bastrop, Fayette and Lee Counties team continues to develop its ensemble of dedicated individuals.

About a quarter of Bastrop County’s registered voters turned out to the polls during Super Tuesday, with thousands of ballots cast in races that included a successful reelection bid for Sheriff Maurice Cook.