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Cornelius Ray Henry,

Jonathan Layne Mc-Clendon, age 47, passed away on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, in Elgin.

Gloria Jean Lackey, 77, of Austin, passed away Friday, Nov. 17, 2023.

Wil l iam Andrew Zaney, 34, passed away July 24, 2023.

Margaret N. Henze, age 77, of Elgin, passed away Friday, Nov. 17, 2023.

Kenneth Williams, age

Roberto Galindo, aged 62, who peacefully passed away Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, in Elgin.

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

All-district awards for 5A-District 23 were announced last week, and there was no shortage of Lady Wildcats on the list. Under head coach Patricia Rivers-Taylor, Elgin was well represented amongst selections from the teams in their district.

BASTROP – The Cedar Creek High School girls varsity basketball team picked up a pair of dominant victories at home over Austin Eastside Early College High School and Austin Travis Early College High School.

BASTROP – The Bastrop High School varsity volleyball team under head coach Morgan Rollins was recently honored with 5A-District 23 all-district awards following the 2023 season.

SMITHVILLE TURKEY TROT 2023 SMITHVILLE – Lace up your sneakers for the annual 5K/1 mile Turkey Trot with Smithville Parks & Recreation in historic Smithville. Event starts and ends at the Smithville Recreation Center with a 9 a.m. start. Strollers and leashed dogs are welcomed to this family friendly run/walk. Let’s get “huffin’ from the stuffin.’” For more information, call 512-237-3282.