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Two uniquely interesting topics—a project to make buildings district-wide more energy-efficient and a presentation from students about how their classmates best learn—were discussed at the most recent Elgin Independent School District board meeting last Monday.
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When the rain pours and the wind howls, humans aren’t the only ones frightened by the intense weather; Bastrop County’s animal residents, both wild and domesticated, are affected as well.
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During Monday’s regular meeting, the Bastrop County Commissioners Court discussed or took action on the following items: - Received the presentation of a resolution from Texas State Representative John Cyrier
Read moreLocal taxpayers will soon receive an appraisal notice from the Bastrop Central Appraisal District. The district is mailing notices on April 15 to those property owners in which the market
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Last month, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) installed new signs in Elgin officially designating a truck route on U.S. Highway 290. According to a Facebook post by the City
Read moreOn the ballot this spring is one contested race each for the Elgin City Council and the Elgin ISD school board. Early voting starts on April 22, with election day
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On Saturday, the Mc-Donalds in Elgin hosted their 25th anniversary event. The event was open to the public and jam-packed with fun activities and prizes. Children could get autographs, take
Read moreA car accident on State Highway 21 claimed four lives and left another in critical condition on March 29. The two-vehicle wreck occurred about six miles east of Bastrop at
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