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The new glow of downtown Veterans’ Memorial Park. Photos by Niko Demetriou
Elgin Alit
12/06/2023 12:00 AM
Musk brings bodega to Bastrop
Musk brings bodega to Bastrop
“It’s a cool spot, but they could’ve done a bit more to pretty it up some.” 12/06/2023 12:00 AM
Elgin ISD gets a boost for staffing
Elgin ISD gets a boost for staffing
New programs, pay structures, recruitment efforts to bring in teachers 12/06/2023 12:00 AM
Border car chases led to 74 deaths in two years
Border car chases led to 74 deaths in two years
At least 74 people have been killed and 189 injured during high-speed car chases near the U.S.-Mexico border since Gov. Greg Abbott launched Operation Lone Star, a multi-billion dollar border security initiative, according to a report published by Human Rights Watch, a nonprofit agency. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM
The 2023 Elgin Youth Football and Cheer Junior Football players pose with coaches. Photo courtesy of Ron Ramirez
Elgin Junior Football wins CTYFL Championship
The Elgin Youth Football and Cheer Junior Football team won the Central Texas Youth Football League Championship game Saturday, Nov. 18, as this Wildcats team ended the 2023 season with an undefeated record of 10-0. 11/28/2023 11:00 PM
The Elgin High School girls varsity basketball team proudly poses after placing second at the Crockett High School tournament in Austin. Photo courtesy of Elgin ISD
Lady Wildcats runner-up at Crockett
AUSTIN – The Elgin High School girls varsity basketball team went 5-1 over the span of Nov. 16-18 as the Lady Wildcats were the runner-up squad at the Crockett High School Tournament held in Austin. 11/28/2023 11:00 PM
Elgin High School boys varsity basketball sophomore guard Tyson McFarlin (10) looks upcourt for an open teammate Friday, Nov. 17 during the Wildcats’ 57-48 victory in their home opener against Waco High School. Photo by Erin Anderson
Elgin hoops gets clutch win over Waco
The Elgin High School boys varsity basketball team picked up a huge victory Friday. Nov. 17 in its home opener as the Wildcats came from behind to defeat Waco High School 57-48. Despite racing a first-half deficit, the Wildcats came to life in the third quarter and took care of business down the stretch of the fourth quarter against the visiting Lions. 11/28/2023 11:00 PM
The Elgin High School varsity football captains take the field Sept. 1 prior to the Wildcats’ home game vs. Austin Akins High School. From left to right: senior Hunter Gibson, junior Jackson Clowdus, senior Dennis Lavigne and senior Nathen Lewis. Photo by Marcial Guajardo
Wildcats football all-district aplenty
The Elgin High School varsity football team was highlighted last week as plenty of Wildcats players were honored with selections to the 5A-2 District 11 team. 11/28/2023 11:00 PM
Robert “Bobby” Alvarez
Robert “Bobby” Alvarez
Robert “Bobby” Alvarez, 49, of Elgin, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023. 11/28/2023 11:00 PM
Bryan Estevan Alpizar Bernal
Bryan Estevan Alpizar Bernal
Bryan Estevan Alpizar Bernal, 21, of Bastrop, passed away surrounded by his loving family Monday, Nov. 20, 2023. 11/28/2023 11:00 PM
Margaret Neeley Henze
Margaret Neeley Henze
Margaret Neeley Henze, 77 of Elgin, passed away peacefully at home Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born July 14, 1946, in Mingus. She was the daughter of Esco and Allean Neeley. 11/28/2023 11:00 PM
Community Calendar
Community Calendar
SCREAM HOLLOW TWISTED CHRISTMAS 11/28/2023 11:00 PM
Elgin Courier
Elgin Courier
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