Champion Elgin exhibitors crowned

Early mornings and months of preparation paid off for young exhibitors as the Bastrop County Jr. Livestock Show wrapped a successful two-day run in Elgin.

Held at the VFW Post 6115 barn Jan. 9-10, the countywide event showcased the prize livestock and fair projects of area youth. Now in its fifth year under an expanded format, the Saturday auction raised thousands for local competitors.

Top local honors saw Tilde Fowler claim Grand Champion Rabbit Meat Pen, while Destiny Carpio Gonzalez secured an auction spot with a fourthplace finish in Rabbit Fryer.