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“Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success.”

09/06/2023 12:00 AM

In Luke 15, Jesus tells us the parable of the Prodigal Son (prodigal means wasteful) and his Forgiving Father in order to teach self-righteous Pharisees of all times that the grace of God stops short of no man, that God does not desire the death of a sinner but rather he turn from his ways and live, that God desires all to repent and come to a knowledge of the truth.

09/06/2023 12:00 AM

Lessons learned while thinking I was teaching

A STORY WORTH TELLING

09/06/2023 12:00 AM

Bears win thriller on road at Leander

LEANDER – In a wild game that came down to the very last play, the Bastrop High School varsity football team was able to rally and then hold on 41-40 against Leander High School last Thursday at A.C. Bible Memorial Stadium.

09/06/2023 12:00 AM

Elgin, Bastrop XC take on Pro-Fit Invitational

TEMPLE – The Elgin High School and Bastrop High School varsity cross country teams were just two of many schools from across Texas that competed on Sept. 1 in the annual Pro-Fit Invitational held at James Wilson Park in Temple.

09/06/2023 12:00 AM

The Elgin High School varsity volleyball team celebrates together on Aug. 25 during a home match against Round Rock Meridian World School. Photo by Marcial Guajardo

District play looms for Lady Wildcats volleyball

The Elgin High School varsity volleyball team enters a critical stretch of its season as the Lady Wildcats are about to enter District 23-5A play against tough opponents.

09/06/2023 12:00 AM

The Bastrop High School varsity volleyball team shows appreciation for teachers on Aug. 29 prior to the Lady Bears’ home match against Lockhart High School. Photo courtesy of Morgan Rollins

Lady Bears come up short against Lockhart

BASTROP – The Bastrop High School varsity volleyball team was in action on Aug. 29 as the Lady Bears had their final non-district home match against Lockhart High School. The Lady Bears kept it close but the Lady Lions ultimately pulled away in each set as Bastrop fell 18-25, 20-25 and 18-25 in three straight sets.

09/06/2023 12:00 AM

McDade High School varsity volleyball senior Steffanie Zavala (1) goes up high to spike the ball on Aug. 29 during the Lady Bulldogs’ home match victory against Hearne High School. Photo courtesy of Aaron Hallford

Lady Bulldogs take a big bite out of Hearne

MCDADE – The 1A Lady Bulldogs varsity volleyball team of McDade High School continues to impress against l a r ge school s after taking down Hearne High School on Aug. 29 at home.

09/06/2023 12:00 AM

The Smithville High School varsity football team gathers for the coin toss on Aug. 25 prior to the Tigers’ 37-0 victory at home vs. Austin Travis Early College High School. Photo courtesy of Smithville Athletic Booster Club

Tigers football blanks Travis 37-0 in opener

08/30/2023 12:00 AM

Cedar Creek, McDade football struggle in season openers

The Cedar Creek High School and McDade High School varsity football teams both started their 2023 seasons on Friday night and unfortunately got off to a rough start.

08/30/2023 12:00 AM

The Bastrop High School varsity volleyball team proudly poses together on Aug. 26 during the Ragin’ Rattler Tournament hosted by San Marcos High School. Photo courtesy of Morgan Rollins

Lady Bears volleyball takes on Ragin’ Rattler tourney

SAN MARCOS – The Bastrop High School varsity volleyball team under head coach Morgan Rollins is starting to click this 2023 season as the Lady Bears are fresh off a trip to San Marcos over the weekend at the Ragin’ Rattler Tournament. Elgin High School, Smithville High School and McDade High School also had notable volleyball matches.

08/30/2023 12:00 AM

Elgin Evening Lions Club invests in township

08/30/2023 12:00 AM