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Last week, the first week of early voting for the May 7 local elections, 2,333 voters in Bastrop County had either cast their ballots early or returned their mail ballots.
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Bastrop County residents trust its local newspaper to keep them informed about everything from what happens at city council meetings to information on what new businesses are in town.
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In the month after a tornado cut a destructive path through rural neighborhoods south and east of Elgin, those who lost their homes have been busy cleaning up the mountains of tree limbs and debris—with help from their friends and neighbors.
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The city is planning to build a brand-new two-story police station next to the current building, which has been plagued by poor air quality and other issues recently and has been outgrown by the current police force.
Read moreNotices of Appraised Value for the 2022 tax year are on the way to Bastrop County property owners.
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A fundraiser on Saturday, April 9 raised thousands to help Elginites recover from last month’s tornado.
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Candidates for Elgin-area public offices shared their views and plans for the future of Elgin ahead of May 7’s election by answering questions at a forum last week.
Read moreAt 1:56 am on April 9, deputies responded to the 17000 block of FM 1100 after a 911 caller reported two people had been shot. Deputies discovered two Hispanic males inside an SUV, parked on the road.
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