ELGIN — A resident who has volunteered throughout Bastrop County has been recognized for his service.Elgin Lodge No. 328 recently honored Jay Schwartz with the Community Builder Award.“Jay has volunteered as a firefighter in Elgin, Paige and Bastrop area for many years,” said the Lodge in a press release. “Jay has also assisted in fundraisers for the VFD and has helped Elgin Lodge give scholarships to students in the community.”The Community Builder Award was established by the Grand Lodge of Texas so Lodges couldformally recognize outstanding non-Masons who have distinguished themselves through their service to the community, government, places of worship or ...