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Smithville High School senior Nikolette Schmidt will continue her academic and athletic endeavors at the University of Houston this fall, as she joins the Cougars’ track program on scholarship.
Read moreThe community got a chance to see what the City of Elgin has in store for its parks at an open house at the Elgin Public Library last Tuesday, March 29. City staff shared updates with visitors about park programs, upgrades and expansions.
Read moreThe City of Elgin is hosting a yearlong Sesquicentennial celebration in honor of the communities founding in 1872.
Read moreLast Wednesday, March 30, Elgin High School honored student athletes Allisyn Carter and Isabella Ramirez with a college signing day ceremony, as Carter signed a national letter of intent to play soccer at Texas Lutheran University and Ramirez sign
Read moreThe longtime leader of The First National Bank of Bastrop is retiring next year and will be succeeded by the bank’s chief financial officer. Reid Sharp, CEO and President of the Bank, will retire effective February 14, 2023.
Read moreThe Elgin Arts Association provided free art activities throughout Spring Break, March 14 through 18, to 41 students at various Elgin parks during their Spring Break Art Camp.
Read moreAlthough the look and feel of "Relay" will be different in 2022, the determination to beat stupid cancer and the commitment to support those fighting, celebrate the survivors and remember those stolen too soon remains the same.
Read moreFounded in the 1880’s, the First Presbyterian Church is one of the oldest churches in Elgin, but something new is on the horizon.
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