A deep dive into the Spanish and Mexican influences that helped shape Texas history is coming to the city, accompanied with details of longstanding Tejano families still in the area.
Hundreds of local readers and community advocates gathered at the Elgin Public Library this past week to celebrate the city’s campaign on youth literacy going mobile.
The vibrant magenta flowers of redbud trees found around Central Texas are one of the earliest welcoming signs that spring is here.
The Court Appointed Special Advocates of Bastrop, Fayette and Lee Counties team continues to develop its ensemble of dedicated individuals.
The Elgin community this week continues to mourn the loss of a prominent husband-and-wife team who helped tell the town’s stories over several decades, even as authorities try to learn more about their deaths.
Jonathan R. Hancock, 56, passed away peacefully Friday, March 1, 2024. He was born March 26, 1967, in Granada Hills, California, to Robert and Glenda Hancock.
Glen Gus Newstrom, 87, of Elgin, passed away peacefully Friday, March 8, 2024. He was born March 3, 1937, in Austin, the only child to Gust Carl and Louise Anna (Branberg) Newstrom.
Clint Blaylock, 78, of McDade, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024.
Kenneth (Ken) Wayne, 83, and Beverly Ann Lotta Daughtry, 81, of Elgin, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024.
Elizabeth Oaked, 39, of Round Rock, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024.
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