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Dorothy Thomas

Dorothy Thomas, 67, of Austin, passed away surrounded by her family Thursday morning, June 1, 2023. Services are currently pending. Arrangements and care entrusted to 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

Terry Henley

Terry Henley, 77, of Austin, passed away Friday afternoon, June 2, 2023. Services are currently pending. Arrangements and care entrusted to 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

POWS – Bataan vs. Stalag

POWS – Bataan vs. Stalag

Reuben Schmidt was yet another Elgin-area survivor of the Bataan Death March in the Philippine Islands. He was born July 25, 1920, in Richland, Travis County. His parents were Rudolph Schmidt and Anna Hodde. Among other siblings, Reuben was the brother of Ella Matetzschk, the mother of Lawrence and Glenward who lived in Elgin and Coupland. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

“Born again of the Holy Spirit”

“Born again of the Holy Spirit”

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “born-again Christian.” This phrase is not particularly helpful because it is redundant. It’s like saying, “Water is wet.” 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

Abbott, Patrick spar over tax relief

Abbott, Patrick spar over tax relief

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

Smithville Tigers

Tigers baseball players named All-District

Smithville High School varsity baseball had several players named over the weekend to the 22-4A All-District team to cap off the 2023 season for the Tigers. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

Elgin Lady Wildcats

Lady Wildcats softball racks up all-district awards

With the conclusion of the UIL softball season over the weekend, the Elgin High School varsity softball team recently announced the 23-5A All-District team winners with plenty of Lady Wildcats represented. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

Elgin baseball and softball host youth camps

Elgin baseball and softball host youth camps

Elgin Independent School District hosted its first slate of youth athletic camps to start the summer this past week as Wildcats baseball and Lady Wildcats softball was in action from May 31-June 1 on their respective fields. 06/07/2023 12:00 AM

Police investigating body found

Police investigating body found

06/06/2023 09:18 PM

Debut of organ features international performer

Debut of organ features international performer

MANOR – A performance by internationally recognized organist Christina Harmon will mark the debut of a new organ June 4 at New Sweden Lutheran Church. 05/31/2023 12:00 AM

Honoring fallen heroes

Honoring fallen heroes

Honoring fallen heroes 05/31/2023 12:00 AM

All hail the Bastrop ISD classes of 2023

All hail the Bastrop ISD classes of 2023

All hail the Bastrop ISD classes of 2023 05/31/2023 12:00 AM

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