Articles

Elgin High School’s expanding roster of talent is set to take the stage April 19-20 with “Intensity.”

BASTROP – The cement-truck driver charged in a collision with a Hays Consolidated Independent School District bus in an accident that killed a child and a motorist did not have a background check completed before operating the heavy pumper.

A raid by a police task force at the wrong address that caused thousands of dollars in damage has left a homeowner upset and – so far – short of any answers.

AUSTIN – Austin Community College District’s Board of Trustees made big moves April 1 to keep college affordable for students in its service area, including Elgin’s aspiring learners.

Elgin Independent School District representatives shared what the positive trajectory of its development means for the city.

GEORGETOWN – The Elgin High School boys and girls varsity track and field teams competed April 3-4 at the 5A-District 23 meet hosted by Georgetown East View High School. The Wildcats and Lady Wildcats had several athletes qualify for the upcoming area meet by placing fourth or higher in their respective events.

The Elgin High School varsity baseball team had a successful past week as the Wildcats shut out Cedar Creek High School twice in a pair of 5A-District 23 games.

The Elgin High School varsity softball team fought for a massive 1-0 victory in extra innings Friday, April 5 over stateranked Georgetown High School as an RBI single by Gabriella Sandoval capped off a thrilling night for the Lady Wildcats.

SMITHVILLE – The Smithville High School varsity softball team picked up another 4A-District 22 victory at home April 1 as the Lady Tigers run-ruled Giddings High School 12-2.

SMITHVILLE – The Smithville High School varsity baseball team picked up its first two 4A-District 22 wins of the season this past week as the Tigers swept Giddings High School.

BASTROP – The Bastrop High School varsity softball team picked up a crucial 5A-District 23 win on the road Tuesday, April 2 as the Lady Bears handled business with a 7-3 victory at Pflugerville Hendrickson High School.

Bastrop County varsity boys and girls track and field teams were in action this past week as Bastrop High School, Cedar Creek High School, Smithville High School and McDade High School competed at their respective district meets.