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Parading for freedom
Parading for freedom
Elgin celebrates Juneteenth early 06/13/2023 11:00 PM
A mother’s evening out
A mother’s evening out
Businesswomen of Bastrop County gather to discuss their roles as mothers and leaders 06/13/2023 11:00 PM
Community Calendar JUNE
Community Calendar JUNE
06/13/2023 11:00 PM
Smithville fly-in takes to the runway
Smithville fly-in takes to the runway
SMITHVILLE – The 17th annual Smithville fly-in brought pilots, families and aviation enthusiasts together at the Smithville Crawford Municipal Airport for a communal aircraft spectacle. 06/13/2023 11:00 PM
Organ debut performance fills the pews
Organ debut performance fills the pews
MANOR – Internationally practiced organist Christina Harmon debuted a newly donated organ to the full New Sweden Lutheran Church with her handpicked selection of hymns and solos. 06/13/2023 11:00 PM
“Born again of the Holy Spirit”
“Born again of the Holy Spirit”
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “born-again Christian.” This phrase is not particularly helpful because it is redundant. It’s like saying, “Water is wet.” 06/07/2023 12:00 AM
POWS – Bataan vs. Stalag
POWS – Bataan vs. Stalag
Reuben Schmidt was yet another Elgin-area survivor of the Bataan Death March in the Philippine Islands. He was born July 25, 1920, in Richland, Travis County. His parents were Rudolph Schmidt and Anna Hodde. Among other siblings, Reuben was the brother of Ella Matetzschk, the mother of Lawrence and Glenward who lived in Elgin and Coupland. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM
Courier collects awards
Courier collects awards
ROUND ROCK – The Elgin Courier was one of several newspapers that attended the Texas Press Association convention at Kalahari Resorts in Round Rock this past weekend. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM
New Sweden residents protest concrete plant development
New Sweden residents protest concrete plant development
MANOR – The final public hearing regarding the potential construction of a concrete plant in New Sweden saw over 100 Elgin area residents show force in protest. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM
Elgin Swedes plan annual celebration
Elgin Swedes plan annual celebration
Swedish Midsummer festival to coincide with Elgin’s Western Days 06/07/2023 12:00 AM
OAK HILL CEMETERY UPHOLDS NEARLY CENTURY OLD TRADITION
OAK HILL CEMETERY UPHOLDS NEARLY CENTURY OLD TRADITION
BASTROP – The Oak Hill Cemetery Association gathered for their annual picnic at the burial site’s arbor on May 27, hosting a potluck lunch and silent auction. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM
Open house planned for Juneteenth celebration
Open house planned for Juneteenth celebration
CEDAR CREEK – Juneteenth celebrations begin this weekend, June 10, in Bastrop County. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM
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