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Troy Cleveland Bennett, Jr.
Troy Cleveland Bennett, Jr.
Troy Cleveland Bennett, Jr. passed away unexpectedly Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, after a brief battle with a very severe case of the flu. Troy lived in Austin, and recently celebrated his 80th birthday at the end of November. His family and friends are absolutely devastated by this loss. Troy was born Nov. 28, 1943, in Austin, to Troy Bennett, Sr. and Ruth Ell Bennett. 01/03/2024 12:00 AM
Charlene Lanell Cain
Charlene Lanell Cain
With great sadness, the family announces that Charlene Lanell Cain, 69 years old, of Austin, passed away at her home Dec. 11, 2023, after a courageous battle with Huntington’s disease. 01/03/2024 12:00 AM
“Be wise men”
“Be wise men”
One of the great themes of God’s Word is the contrast between wisdom and folly. 01/03/2024 12:00 AM
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Deputies engage in Christmas cusp shootout
12/27/2023 03:14 PM
What’s in a name?
What’s in a name?
In Romeo and Juliet, Juliet asks, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet.” (II, ii, 1-2). Juliet coldly dismissed the value of naming things or people. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
City in spotlight for Expedition Texas
City in spotlight for Expedition Texas
Elgin was recently featured on a broadcasted episode of Expedition Texas, Dec. 18, highlighting the city’s Christmas celebrations and colorful past. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
Christmas tree recycling
Christmas tree recycling
As the holiday season winds down, so too must the Christmas trees. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
Empowering communities through beef
Empowering communities through beef
BASTROP/SMITHVILLE – Feed the Need Missions, a dedicated nonprofit ministry set on feeding people physically and spiritually, announced their new Give Back Beef initiative this past week. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
My New Year’s wish for Sarah and Luke
My New Year’s wish for Sarah and Luke
“Families are like branches on a tree. We grow in different directions, yet our roots remain as one.” – Unknown 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
Charles Wilson with his second and third graders, out for recess in their custom TNT Academy jackets. Photo by Niko Demetriou
Paiges´ dynamite Christian school
12/27/2023 12:00 AM
CAC Board Treasurer Eric Farley, CAC Board President Val Butcher, community member Sumai Lokumbe, Lost Pines Toyota Dealer Principal Carlos Liriano, CAC Executive Director Meagan Webb and Director of the Honor Choir Bill Owens with the sizable donation. Photo courtesy Lost Pines Toyota
Lost Pines Toyota donates big
BASTROP – In this season of giving, Dealer Principal Carlos Liriano and Lost Pines Toyota donated a substantial $10,000 to The Children’s Advocacy Center Serving Bastrop, Lee and Fayette Counties during the organization’s annual Holiday Happy Hour and Open House. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
Reverend Charles Ray King
Reverend Charles Ray King
Reverend Charles Ray King, 67, of Austin, formerly of Elgin, entered into Eternal Glory, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023. 12/27/2023 12:00 AM
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