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Governor urges hurricane preparedness
Governor urges hurricane preparedness
AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott is raising awareness about the dangers of hurricanes and the many precautions Texans can take as hurricane season approaches. 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
Maribeau B. Lamar award recipients honored
Maribeau B. Lamar award recipients honored
The Maribeau B. Lamar honorees for the 2022-23 academic year received recognition May 16 at the McDade School Awards night. 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
Elgin High School and Phoenix High School class of 2023 celebrate graduation
Elgin High School and Phoenix High School class of 2023 celebrate graduation
After an unprecedented four years, according to staff, Elgin and Phoenix seniors walk the stage 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
News rack becomes lending library
News rack becomes lending library
Eight-year-old Augie Bidwell is gracing his neighbors with a new Little Free Library, crafted from a retired Taylor Press newspaper rack. 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
Bastrop County abuse allegations create new reporting, screening requirements for foster-care workers
Bastrop County abuse allegations create new reporting, screening requirements for foster-care workers
The legislation came after The Refuge, a Bastrop foster-care facility, hired a caretaker without knowing she had a history of sexual misconduct with children at a state juvenile facility. 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
All hail the Bastrop ISD classes of 2023
All hail the Bastrop ISD classes of 2023
All hail the Bastrop ISD classes of 2023 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
Honoring fallen heroes
Honoring fallen heroes
Honoring fallen heroes 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
Debut of organ features international performer
Debut of organ features international performer
MANOR – A performance by internationally recognized organist Christina Harmon will mark the debut of a new organ June 4 at New Sweden Lutheran Church. 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
Who Can We Trust?
Who Can We Trust?
When a questionable source says “trust me,” it throws up red flags. “Just trust me, I will keep my campaign promises,” says the politician. “Trust me, this elixir will cure all that ails you,” says the snake-oil salesman. “Trust me, she runs like she was brand new,” says the dishonest used car dealer. If we trust the word of the untrustworthy, we are fools. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
Culp, an Elgin Veteran of the Bataan Death March
Culp, an Elgin Veteran of the Bataan Death March
Sydna Davis Arbuckle wrote about the Culp brothers during World War II, in “This and That in Elgin History.” The brothers trained as pilots in Canada because Jack being five years younger than Powell was too young to join the U.S. Air Force. However, when World War II began in 1941, they transferred to the U.S. Armed Forces. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
Elgin Courier adds to the team
Elgin Courier adds to the team
Two new faces have joined the Elgin Courier. Niko Demetriou and Andrew Salmi have come aboard as the senior reporter and area sports editor. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
Banners recognizes hometown heroes
Banners recognizes hometown heroes
On your next drive through historic downtown Elgin, you will see new banners that celebrate veterans of the community. Charlotte Thomas initiated the Hometown Heroes banner recognition program with the approval of the Elgin Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6115. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
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