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Read moreStudents of local history know how Bastrop County values and depends on its wealth of trees. Over-harvesting in its early days and recent wildfires are painful reminders of human encroachment on this treasured resource.
Read moreIn one of the hottest contests for Texas House, a longtime champion for independent politics, Linda Curtis, is entering the race for Texas House District 17 (Bastrop, Burleson, Caldwell, Lee, and Milam counties).
Read moreFriends of the Land, a Bastrop County farmland preservation coalition, and Bastrop Interfaith are calling on Elgin ISD to reject a Chapter 313 10-year tax abatement for an industrial solar farm on heavily-wooded land near historic Sayersville.
Read moreThe slow police response at Uvalde, Texas highlights just how unrealistic is to rely on the police for protection. The sad truth is the police rarely if ever intervene in time to stop a crime in progress.
Read moreRecently, we have seen added a feature to the City of Elgin’s social media titled the “Rumor Mill.” This was added to address “some of the more well-known rumors that may be out in our community.”
Read moreDear Elgin ISD Families and Staff,
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I would like to take this opportunity to clear up a point referenced in last weekend's article, "Council narrowly rejects contract."
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