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Masonic Lodge honors widows and late husbands

Elgin resident Jason Rodman has been hired as the new principal for Elgin High School, following Rick Reyes, who has accepted another position within the district.

SMITHVILLE – The 17th annual Smithville fly-in is scheduled for 10 a.m. on June 10 at the Smithville Crawford Municipal Airport, 765 N W Loop 230.

BASTROP – Meet Jana Lynch, ALA PaintedArtist at her animal eye egg tempera solo show titled “Eye to Eye” June 8, from 1to 3 p.m. at Bastrop Public Library. She will be demonstrating the near lost medium of egg and earth pigments. This is the only paint medium we know for sure that lasts for millennials.

CEDAR CREEK – Juneteenth celebrations begin this weekend, June 10, in Bastrop County.

BASTROP – The Oak Hill Cemetery Association gathered for their annual picnic at the burial site’s arbor on May 27, hosting a potluck lunch and silent auction.

Swedish Midsummer festival to coincide with Elgin’s Western Days

MANOR – The final public hearing regarding the potential construction of a concrete plant in New Sweden saw over 100 Elgin area residents show force in protest.

ROUND ROCK – The Elgin Courier was one of several newspapers that attended the Texas Press Association convention at Kalahari Resorts in Round Rock this past weekend.

Sarah Elizabeth Larson was born March 6, 1985, in Georgetown. On Sunday morning, May 28, she passed away peacefully at her home in Taylor, following a lengthy illness. Family and friends gathered for visitation Tuesday, June 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Elgin Funeral Home. A private celebration of Christian burial will be conducted at Elgin Cemetery the following day with Father Kim presiding.

Clarisa Milligan, 65, of Austin, passed away early Saturday morning, June 3, 2023. She will lie in state Friday, June 16, from noon to 5 p.m. at Elgin Funeral Home.