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SMITHVILLE – Bastrop County boys and girls varsity powerlifting teams were in action Saturday, Feb. 10 as Smithville High School hosted a meet with area athletes competing in the bench press, squat and deadlift.

Elgin High School standout student-athlete seniors Courtney Shepard and Nathen Lewis put pen to paper Wednesday, Feb. 7 during the National Signing Day ceremony in Elgin. Shepard will compete in cross country as well as track and field at Angelo State University, while Lewis will play football at Texas A&M University-Kingsville.

BUCKHOLTS – The Mc-Dade High School girls varsity basketball team went on the road Tuesday, Feb. 6 and the Lady Bulldogs concluded 1A-District 29 play on a high note with a dominant 63-29 win against Buckholts High School.

The Elgin High School varsity basketball team continued 5A-District 23 play this past week as the Wildcats had road games at Bastrop High School and Pflugerville High School.

The Elgin High School boys varsity soccer team picked up its first 5A-District 23 victory this past week as the Wildcats blanked Bastrop High School 3-0 on the road.

The Elgin High School girls varsity soccer team won its third district match of the season Tuesday, Feb. 6 as the Lady Wildcats were victorious 2-0 at home over Bastrop High School.

Elgin City Council unani mously passed the implementation of a new employee compensation plan to raise wages for city workers and better compete in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

State sues city over marijuana ordinance

Elgin’s Parks and Recreat ion Department teamed up with the North Bastrop County Fire Rescue team to send out a little bit of care this past weekend.

Three of Elgin’s young Future Farmers of America members are headed to Houston to compete at the state level during the Livestock Show and Rodeo, March 3-4.

Elgin City Council named the elected official and c ommu nity leader appointed to the new Bastrop County Public Health Task Force.

BASTROP – Come have a taste of soups made by chefs, see artistic bowls and help a good cause at the 19th annual Bastrop Empty Bowl, Feb. 17, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry.