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Nonprofit funding distributed

“We always wish we could do more, but I think this record speaks for itself.” 12/19/2023 11:00 PM

MATTIS

City manager lawsuit dismissed

The 21st District Court of Bastrop recently granted a plea to the jurisdiction and motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed against City Manager Thomas Mattis from February of last year. 12/12/2023 11:00 PM

Young performers from the Elgin Holiday Concert at downtown Veterans’ Memorial Park, a combined choir of Neidig, Booker T. Washington and Elgin Elementary School students. Photo courtesy Erin Anderson

The cheer spreads easy in Elgin

The cheer spreads easy in Elgin 12/12/2023 11:00 PM

Karen Knorr’s raspberry bars. Photo by Niko Demetriou

Calling all holiday cooks

With seasonal spices in the air, it’s time to share the recipes that come to mind this time of year. 12/12/2023 11:00 PM

A welldeserved retreat for Texas teachers

A welldeserved retreat for Texas teachers

“We cannot fill our kids’ cups if ours are empty.” – Abigail Callazo, Elgin Elementary teacher of the year 12/12/2023 11:00 PM

Downtown Bastrop glows even brighter

Downtown Bastrop glows even brighter

BASTROP – Historic downtown Bastrop held its holiday market and parade this past weekend, with thousands of visitors coming out to ring in the holidays. 12/12/2023 11:00 PM

New CASA volunteers, Kanchana Iyer, Rebecca Diaz and Tammy Harris, with Judge Benton Eskew. Photo Courtesy Rita Coduto

More aid for local foster children

12/06/2023 02:15 PM

Elgin ISD gets a boost for staffing

Elgin ISD gets a boost for staffing

New programs, pay structures, recruitment efforts to bring in teachers 12/06/2023 12:00 AM

Musk brings bodega to Bastrop

Musk brings bodega to Bastrop

“It’s a cool spot, but they could’ve done a bit more to pretty it up some.” 12/06/2023 12:00 AM

The new glow of downtown Veterans’ Memorial Park. Photos by Niko Demetriou

12/06/2023 12:00 AM

Behind the old signs, new educational courses will give Bastrop ISD students the knowledge they need to succeed in STEM fields. Photo by Niko Demetriou

Amazon invests in Bastrop schools

BASTROP – Tech powerhouse Amazon has announced a partnership with Bastrop Independent School District, focusing on elevating early development STEM programs. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM

Santa Claus is coming to Coupland

Santa Claus is coming to Coupland

Santa Claus is coming to Coupland 12/06/2023 12:00 AM