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7-year-old’s body found in pond

7-year-old’s body found in pond

The lifeless body of a 7-year-old boy reported missing Nov. 26 was pulled from a chilly pond by searchers just hours after his disappearance, deputies said. 11/28/2023 11:00 PM

Santa loves the Courier

Santa loves the Courier

Santa Claus has called upon his favorite local newspaper to make sure he receives Christmas letters from young Elginites. 11/28/2023 11:00 PM

Holiday shopping with Elgin’s blue

Holiday shopping with Elgin’s blue

In lieu of Blue Santa toy collections and deliveries that the Elgin Police Department typically supports during the holiday season, the city’s finest will be endorsing Shop with a Cop. 11/28/2023 11:00 PM

Similar to last year, parade floats and entries will have Christmas lights shiny and bright as they walk the route through downtown Elgin. File photo

‘Tis the season

Lighted parade inbound 11/28/2023 11:00 PM

Elizabeth Marzec with her new trophy, in front of the center’s pollinator garden that she helped develop. Photo by Niko Demetriou

High honor for Elgin’s Parks & Rec savant

“I love this job. I can impact so many different people in a positive way.”– Parks & Recreation Program Manager Elizabeth Marzec 11/28/2023 11:00 PM

Volunteers had their hands full at the Hogeye festival’s inflatable game stations, a new addition to the celebration. Photo by Niko Demetriou

Student volunteers set an example

Elgin Independent School District students continue to step up and help the city fill the volunteer positions needed for local events. 11/28/2023 11:00 PM

Pulling the plug on AI at Elgin Courier

Pulling the plug on AI at Elgin Courier

These days, it’s getting harder to tell what’s real and what’s not, both in words and images. 11/28/2023 11:00 PM

The Ancient Oaks Home on the Wiley Hill Homestead. Photo courtesy Libby Sartain

A spotlight event for historic Bastrop architecture

BASTROP – The Bastrop Museum & Visitor Center has announced the dates for this year’s Lost Pines Historic Homes Symposium. 11/28/2023 11:00 PM

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

SCREAM HOLLOW TWISTED CHRISTMAS 11/28/2023 11:00 PM

Boy's body recovered from pond

Boy's body recovered from pond

11/27/2023 03:59 PM

Just how many Elginites are there?

Just how many Elginites are there?

What the city’s residential development means for its population 11/22/2023 12:00 AM

Photo by City of Elgin

City of Elgin 101, municipality academy returns

The application deadline fast approaches for City of Elgin 101, the town’s citizen academy in place to educate residents about local government operations, cultivate future leaders and showcase the talents of city staff members. 11/22/2023 12:00 AM