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Honoring fallen heroes

All hail the Bastrop ISD classes of 2023

The legislation came after The Refuge, a Bastrop foster-care facility, hired a caretaker without knowing she had a history of sexual misconduct with children at a state juvenile facility.

Eight-year-old Augie Bidwell is gracing his neighbors with a new Little Free Library, crafted from a retired Taylor Press newspaper rack.

After an unprecedented four years, according to staff, Elgin and Phoenix seniors walk the stage

The Maribeau B. Lamar honorees for the 2022-23 academic year received recognition May 16 at the McDade School Awards night.

AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott is raising awareness about the dangers of hurricanes and the many precautions Texans can take as hurricane season approaches.

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Sue Ellen Garland Slauenwhite passed away May 20, 2023, in Elgin, at the age of 78.

Kenny Morgan, 42, of Taylor, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023. He will lie in-state from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday, June 1, at Elgin Funeral Home. A home going celebration will be conducted Friday, June 2 at 2 p.m. at Elgin Funeral Home with Reverend Joshua Reese presiding.

Sarah Larson, 38, of Taylor, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023. Services are currently pending. Arrangements and care entrusted to

Spring in Central Texas has been damper than previous years. Recent rains plus the gradual increase in temperatures have spurred rapid growth in backyards across the region. Lawns and gardens are flourishing, but the warmth and humidity have also stimulated mold and fungi growth.