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MCDADE – The McDade High School girls varsity basketball team got back in the win column Friday, Jan. 12 as the Lady Bulldogs under Head Coach Aaron Hallford handled business at home with a 47-20 victory in district play versus the Lady Badgers of Buckholts High School.

BASTROP – The Cedar Creek High School boys varsity basketball team continued 5A-District 23 play this past week as the Eagles went 1-1 with a win at home over Elgin High School and a loss on the road at Georgetown High School.

Celebratory gunfire hits resident

The finishing touches on Morris Memorial Park’s new playset have been delayed, pushing back the scheduled Jan. 3 grand opening and dedication.

Filings open Jan. 17 for invested residents interested in running for Elgin City Council.

BASTROP – Seth Thomas Robertson, 61, was charged with attempt to commit capital murder and remains in the Bastrop County Jail in lieu of posting a $1 million bond.

BASTROP – The Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office released details surrounding the discovery of a body last week.

With heavy hearts, the family announces the passing of Melissa McKay Snowden, who left us Dec. 3, 2023, in her home in Corpus Christi, a place close to her heart. Her life was a beautiful blend of love, strength and nurturing, which she generously shared with those around her.

Mary Ann O’Hagan-Tullino, 70, of Horseshoe Bay, was peacefully called into the loving arms of Jesus, Monday evening, Jan. 1, 2024.

Fred Fern Farris passed away Dec. 27, 2023, at the age of 73. He was born March 21, 1950, to Minnie Lee and Hubert Farris, Sr. in Bastrop.