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The community had good music
The community had good music
In its heyday (the 1920s and 30s) the Elgin American Legion Band was very active giving many concerts locally and out-of-town. People flocked to hear live music concerts for entertainment. As the public schools provided so little music training, the all-male band had to seek other training. The Swedish communities provided some, some coming from immigrants trained in Sweden. One Swedish immigrant, Albert Smith, was able to go to a Swedish college in Lindsborg, Kansas. He studied music there and came back to the Kimbro community and started training some of the younger men. One student, Arthur Swenson, became a fine trumpet player. Smith also trained others in brass instrumentation. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Sharon Roberts
Sharon Roberts
Sharon Roberts, 86, of Houston, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023. Services are currently pending. Arrangements and care entrusted to 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Richard “Shae” Prinz
Richard “Shae” Prinz
Richard “Shae” Prinz, 30, went to be with his Lord, Jesus Christ, in Heaven July 18, 2023. Shae was born March 12, 1993, in Austin, and resided in Elgin most of his life. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Crystal Roberts
Crystal Roberts
Crystal Roberts was born Oct. 8, 1999. She entered the Kingdom of Heaven Wednesday July 12, 2023. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Mike Arnold Sellers
Mike Arnold Sellers
Mike Arnold Sellers was born Sept. 4, 1936, in Austin, to Logan and Ida Belle Hibbs Sellers. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Andrew Clark Siens
Andrew Clark Siens
Andrew Clark Siens, age 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
A garden of tribute
A garden of tribute
The yard of Randy and Melissa Swenson at 1001 Ave. F has been selected as the Elgin Garden Club’s yard of the month for July. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Bastrop County hit with double restrictions
Bastrop County hit with double restrictions
Residents must keep on eye on both fire and water 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
EX-MAYOR LIGHTLY SENTENCED FOR CHILD ASSAULT CRIMES
EX-MAYOR LIGHTLY SENTENCED FOR CHILD ASSAULT CRIMES
Residents of Smithville are disgusted, skeptical and hesitant to speak out 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Elgin heritage revived through rodeo
Elgin heritage revived through rodeo
Local riding club strives to maintain tradition with youth involvement 07/26/2023 12:00 AM    1
BASTROP COUNTY JAIL LOG
BASTROP COUNTY JAIL LOG
JULY 19 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Bastrop dealership continues breast cancer care
Bastrop dealership continues breast cancer care
More free screenings and diagnostics for women under 40 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Elgin Courier
Elgin Courier
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