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POW Hollis Allen Scruggs
POW Hollis Allen Scruggs
Prisoner of War Hollis Allen Scruggs marched to Bataan along with Scotty Satterwhite in the Spring of 1942. On that march, many were clubbed or bayoneted to death and left lying on the road. 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
Plow & Hose: Spring showers bring on the … fungi
Plow & Hose: Spring showers bring on the … fungi
Spring in Central Texas has been damper than previous years. Recent rains plus the gradual increase in temperatures have spurred rapid growth in backyards across the region. Lawns and gardens are flourishing, but the warmth and humidity have also stimulated mold and fungi growth. 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
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
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