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Evelyn Sheree Robertson
Evelyn Sheree Robertson
Evelyn Sheree Robertson, 88, of Elgin, passed away suddenly Saturday, July 1, 2023. Services are currently pending. Arrangements and care are entrusted to: 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
LOOKING BACK AT ELGIN’S LEGACY
LOOKING BACK AT ELGIN’S LEGACY
By Charlene H. Jordan 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Taylor Press Basketball Tournament
X marks the spot: Taylor Press 3-on-3 enters 10th year
The annual Taylor Press 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament is just days away with July 8-9 looming and people continuing to sign up. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Elgin Wildcats
Bastrop County sports camps return next week
Elgin, Bastrop and Cedar Creek will have various sports activities return next week following some time off leading up to the Fourth of July break. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
“John the Baptist as Jesus’ Forerunner”
“John the Baptist as Jesus’ Forerunner”
Before John the Baptist was born, his father Zechariah, who had been filled with the Holy Spirit, prophesied of John, “You, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways” (Luke 1:76). In other words, John would be the forerunner of Jesus, both life and in death. Like Jesus, John was born to die a martyr, which St. Mark records for us in Mark 6:14-29. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Queens, born of watermelon
Queens, born of watermelon
MCDADE – The Mc-Dade Watermelon Festival held its 75th annual Queens Revue this past week, naming the celebration’s three new representatives for the upcoming year. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Beck Joins Bastrop ISD as Director of Finance
Beck Joins Bastrop ISD as Director of Finance
BASTROP – Renée Beck has been named Director of Finance for Bastrop Independent School District. Most recently, she served as the purchasing director for the Klein Independent School District. Her new role will involve the supervision of accounting, procurement, auditing, compliance with state and federal requirements, and assisting with the district’s budget. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Bastrop ISD board approves pay raises
Bastrop ISD board approves pay raises
BASTROP – The Bastrop Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the 2023-24 budget at its June 20 regular meeting. The budget includes a 5% pay raise for teachers, librarians, nurses and paraprofessionals. Administrators and other professional staff will see a 3% increase. The approved compensation package also includes a starting salary for new teachers of $56,000 (up from $53,000). Bus driver pay will increase to $23 per hour, and substitute pay will see a boost to $105 for non-degreed, $115 for degreed, and $125 for certified. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Western Days
Western Days
Western Days 06/28/2023 12:00 AM
Elgin Garden Club’s yard of the month
Elgin Garden Club’s yard of the month
The yard of Albert and Sylvia Ramirez at 501 South Ave. has been selected for the Elgin Garden Club Yard of the Month award. 06/28/2023 12:00 AM
Caution warranted as Texas continues to experience hot and dry conditions
Caution warranted as Texas continues to experience hot and dry conditions
COLLEGE STATION – As hot and dry conditions persist, extremely dry vegetation will continue to support wildfire activity across much of the state, even as surface moisture increases in some areas. 06/28/2023 12:00 AM
Championship Hearts Foundation coming to the area
Championship Hearts Foundation coming to the area
BASTROP – Championship Hearts Foundation is coming to Bastrop High School from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 15 to offer free heart screenings for all athletes, band members, spirit groups and students ages 14-18. People from the Bastrop County area are also encouraged to volunteer to help with the next heart screenings. 06/28/2023 12:00 AM
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