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The Mary Christian Burleson Foundation has been awarded a grant of $158,968 by the Texas Historical Commission to repair and restore the homestead of Mary Christian Burleson. “We are honored
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The Elgin City Council approved a development and consent agreement with a proposed 1,200-home development on County Line Road during last Tuesday’s meeting.
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The Art Institute of Austin is relocating its campus to Bastrop from Round Rock.
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Jonathan Lee Hamilton of Houston has been identified from a jawbone discovery in Bob Bryant Park in Bastrop on July 29.
Hamilton has been missing since 2015 and was 26 years old at the time he was reported missing.
Read moreCounty deputy Paula Birran was appointed by the Bastrop County Commissioners Court during last Monday’s meeting as the new Precinct 4 constable. During the May 28 commissioners’ court meeting, County
Read moreSince the beginning of the month, Bastrop has seen two fires along State Highway 71 and a third fire in Bastrop State Park shortly after a burn ban was ordered.
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Police are searching for an Elgin man who was reported missing by his family last week. Last Thursday, Alex Aviles, a Hispanic male, was reported missing since August 12 by
Read moreLast school year, Elgin ISD introduced a new way for community members to engage with district leaders—and for the district to better serve the community.
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