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City manager lawsuit dismissed
The 21st District Court of Bastrop recently granted a plea to the jurisdiction and motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed against City Manager Thomas Mattis from February of last year. 12/12/2023 11:00 PM
Legal challenges to amendments appear quashed
Legal challenges to amendments appear quashed
A half-dozen lawsuits challenging the 13 approved Texas constitutional amendments appear to be dead in the water, The Dallas Morning News reported. The secretary of state’s office last week declared the propositions approved and now a part of the Texas Constitution, while Gov. Greg Abbott canvassed the election and certified the results. One proposition that would have raised the retirement age of judges was rejected by voters. 12/12/2023 11:00 PM
New CASA volunteers, Kanchana Iyer, Rebecca Diaz and Tammy Harris, with Judge Benton Eskew. Photo Courtesy Rita Coduto
More aid for local foster children
12/06/2023 02:15 PM
Lift up your heads!
Lift up your heads!
It’s been looking more and more like Christmas since October, but we’re just a couple weeks into in Advent. And a good thing, too. The message of Advent is just what we need right now. This time of year especially, we tend to focus our eyes on earthly pursuits and pleasures. Shopping, planning, cooking, baking, having parties – these aren’t inherently sinful, but they can distract us from the things of God. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM
Santa Claus is coming to Coupland
Santa Claus is coming to Coupland
Santa Claus is coming to Coupland 12/06/2023 12:00 AM
Behind the old signs, new educational courses will give Bastrop ISD students the knowledge they need to succeed in STEM fields. Photo by Niko Demetriou
Amazon invests in Bastrop schools
BASTROP – Tech powerhouse Amazon has announced a partnership with Bastrop Independent School District, focusing on elevating early development STEM programs. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM
Elgin High School boys varsity basketball junior Zaire Nuells (11) puts up a shot Nov. 20 during the Wildcats’ home game against Jarrell High School. Photo by Erin Anderson
Wildcats hoops continues to impress
LOCKHART – The Elgin High School boys varsity basketball team is clicking early in the 2023-24 regular season under Head Coach David Wilson as the Wildcats are currently on a fourgame winning streak following success at the Lockhart Tournament that concluded on Saturday evening. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM
Bears pick up pair of wins
Bears pick up pair of wins
LOCKHART – The Bastrop High School boys varsity basketball team notched two victories Saturday at the Lockhart Tournament to get the Bears back into the win column under Head Coach Eric Woods. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM
Cedar Creek High School boys varsity basketball junior Kenji Franklin (21) shoots a jumper Thursday, Nov. 30 during the Eagles’ tournament game against Round Rock Westwood High School. Photo courtesy of Bastrop ISD
Cedar Creek hosts Eagle Shootout
BASTROP – The Cedar Creek High School boys varsity basketball team was back in action last week as the squad hosted the Eagle Shootout Tournament on its home court against tough competition across Texas. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM
Cedar Creek High School girls varsity basketball junior Elisah Sanchez (1) dribbles the ball upcourt Nov. 14 during the Lady Eagles 70-20 home victory against Austin Travis Early College High School. Photo by Hopie Almendarez Sosa
Lady Eagles look to end skid
BASTROP – The Cedar Creek High School girls varsity basketball team recently competed at the New Braunfels Canyon High School tournament and faced a quartet of very good teams. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM
Lady Bulldogs knock off New Tech
Lady Bulldogs knock off New Tech
MCDADE – The McDade High School girls varsity basketball team held its ground at home Tuesday, Nov. 28 as the 1A Lady Bulldogs defeated 4A Manor New Tech High School by a score of 42-40 in a crucial win over a large school squad. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM
Magerld Shepered Wilson
Magerld Shepered Wilson
Magerld Shepered Wilson, 58, of Elgin passed away Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. 12/06/2023 12:00 AM
Elgin Courier
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