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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
Kristel Lynn Sanchez
Kristel Lynn Sanchez
Kristel Lynn Sanchez, 39, of Elgin, and unborn son, Jeremy were unexpectedly called home by our Heavenly Father Monday, April 17, 2023. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
Reverend Otis Lee Banks
Reverend Otis Lee Banks
Reverend Otis Lee Banks, Sr., 82, of Elgin, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday morning, May 17, 2023. Family and friends will gather for a visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 26, at Elgin Funeral Home. A home going celebration will be held Saturday, May 27, at 11 a.m. at Elgin Funeral Home with Pastor Lee Yarborough delivering the Eulogy. Interment will follow at at 1 p.m. Cook Walden Capital Parks. Arrangements and care entrusted to 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
Corene King Ingalls
Corene King Ingalls
Corene King Ingalls, age 87, was called home by her Heavenly Father May 8, 2023. Corene was born July 1, 1935, to her mother, Euna Lee King and her father, James Ernest King, in Bernice, Louisiana, along with her twin sister, Florene. They were known as “Co & Flo.” They had two older siblings, Dot and Everett. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
Paul Keith Earnhart
Paul Keith Earnhart
Paul Keith Earnhart, 85, passed away April 28, 2023. He was born Nov. 13, 1937. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
Carl Maculey Chatman
Carl Maculey Chatman
Carl Maculey Chatman, 69, of Elgin, passed away Friday morning, May 19, 2023. Services are currently pending. Arrangements and care entrusted to 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
Leonard Joseph Rolland
Leonard Joseph Rolland
Leonard Joseph Rolland, of Hutto, lost his battle with dementia Monday, May 15, 2023, at the age of 74. Family and friends will gather for a visitation from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 27, at Elgin Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. with Reverend Calvin Richard presiding. Inurnment will be private. Arrangements are care entrusted to 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
Elgin Courier adds to the team
Elgin Courier adds to the team
Two new faces have joined the Elgin Courier. Niko Demetriou and Andrew Salmi have come aboard as the senior reporter and area sports editor. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
Banners recognizes hometown heroes
Banners recognizes hometown heroes
On your next drive through historic downtown Elgin, you will see new banners that celebrate veterans of the community. Charlotte Thomas initiated the Hometown Heroes banner recognition program with the approval of the Elgin Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6115. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
Newly elected city council members sworn in
Newly elected city council members sworn in
The city of Elgin held a swearing-in ceremony for its newly elected City Council Members May 17, with Mayor Theresa Mcshan acting as mistress of ceremony. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
TxDOT engineer highlights area road projects
TxDOT engineer highlights area road projects
ELGIN – Growth is happening to our region at breakneck speed, but a lot of it is dependent upon how quickly roads can be built, expanded, and made safer through partnerships with different agencies. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
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