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On Friday, May 3, severe thunderstorms brought flash flooding, heavy winds, hail and threats of tornados to Bastrop County. The rainy weather continued the following week with storms and flooding
Read moreAt last week’s regular meeting, the Elgin City Council heard more details about an imminent initiative to deal with junked and abandoned vehicles. A junked vehicle is any motor vehicle
Read moreAfter several days of rain in Central Texas, the Bastrop County Commissioners Court discussed flood safety and communication procedures during future flood events on Monday. At the beginning of the
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On Saturday, May 4, the McDade community came together with Bastrop County Cares and St. David’s Foundation to build a playground. St. David’s Foundation hired the non-profit corporation KaBOOM! to
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The Elgin Farmer’s Market is back in business, starting with a run during last week’s Sip, Shop & Stroll. Despite a grim forecast of intense storms, the rain stayed away
Read moreAfter a large number of vehicle crashes, many of which were fatal, in Bastrop County over the past few months, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and local law
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Relay for Life in Elgin has been growing strong fighting against cancer for the past 14 years. This year’s event began with an opening ceremony and a pep rally this
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On Sunday, the Bastrop County Animal Shelter celebrated the grand opening of the Mary E. Barina Pet Wellness & Spay/Neuter Center with a ribbon cutting. The wellness clinic, named after
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