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When a questionable source says “trust me,” it throws up red flags. “Just trust me, I will keep my campaign promises,” says the politician. “Trust me, this elixir will cure all that ails you,” says the snake-oil salesman. “Trust me, she runs like she was brand new,” says the dishonest used car dealer. If we trust the word of the untrustworthy, we are fools.

Dear Elgin Courier: It’s hard to believe it’s the last week of school for Elgin Independent School District. As I reflect on the school year, it occurs to me what a great year it’s been. We count on our schools to keep our children safe, to teach them reading, writing and arithmetic, and to enrich their lives.

A key House education committee adjourned last week without voting on a school voucher bill that is Gov. Greg Abbott’s top priority this session, the Houston Chronicle reported. Barring some unforeseen maneuver in the last week of the regular legislative session, the bill is effectively dead for now.

The Elgin High School varsity football team had its final showing in full pads before the summer Friday, May 19, at Wildcat Stadium for its annual spring game under the lights.

at youth football combine

FEBRUARY 26

Four incumbent directors re-elected to cooperative’s board of directors

Smithville appreciates teachers

THE MUSIC MAN

Circle Brewing, the city of Elgin and the Elgin Chamber of Commerce celebrated the official grand opening of The Elgin Farm, Circle Brewing company’s new brewery and tap room at 816 Lexington Road on Saturday, May 6 with a ribbon cutting.

Elgin Independent School District and the Wildcats football program will be active this Friday night as the school will host a youth football combine and varsity spring football game for local fans to come out and enjoy.

Students get signed up for school