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Stolen vehicles will have a harder time rolling through the city with the Elgin Police Department’s new street equipment.

Attendees at this week’s farmers market had a new place to rest after grabbing a few locally sourced goods.

Anyone who is interested in filing for a seat on the Elgin City Council or Elgin Independent School District Board of Trustees has until the end of the week to do so.

Last day to file for candidacy – Feb. 16 Last day to register to vote – April 4 In-person early voting – April 22 to April 30 Election Day – May 4

Construction on Elgin Independent School District’s series of expansions and new schools continues to run smoothly despite rain delays.

BASTROP EMPTY BOWL BASTROP – Come have a taste of soups made by chefs, see artistic bowls and help a good cause at the 19th annual Bastrop Empty Bowl, Feb. 17, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Bastrop Convention Center, 1408 Chestnut St. in Bastrop.

Bastrop Regional Lemonade Day planned for May

Three of Elgin’s young Future Farmers of America members are headed to Houston to compete at the state level during the Livestock Show and Rodeo, March 3-4.

Elgin’s Parks and Recreat ion Department teamed up with the North Bastrop County Fire Rescue team to send out a little bit of care this past weekend.