A celebration of his life was held Nov. 20 at Elgin Funeral Home. He was laid to rest in Lund Cemetery. Reverend Mark Nygard presented a beautiful service, allowing family and friends to speak about ...

First-year Elgin volleyball coach Hope Pawlik was named The District 23-5A Coach of the Year after leading the Lady Cats to a 7-27 overall record and a 2-10 mark in district play during the 2025 ...

Elgin and its extraterritorial jurisdiction will formally join Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 3 after voters overwhelmingly approved annexation during the Nov. 5 election. The ESD ...

Bastrop Bears senior utility player Gary Jefferson accounted for more than 400 total yards and seven touchdowns in a 69-42 ...

The future of water management, electric operations and growth along the lower Colorado River will be shaped by decisions ...

Littig Cemetery sits near the site of a proposed Elgin wastewater treatment facility, a project residents say could bring ...

A full military funeral service was given to Elgin native Woody Owen, who was killed in action 80 years ago in World War II.

Smithville ISD announced on Facebook that varsity head football coach and athletic director Layne Neumann will step down from his position. Neumann led the Tigers for two seasons, during which ...

The Elgin Courier - serves Elgin, Texas, and wider Bastrop County. Founded by Miles Hill, the paper has been published weekly ...

The Elgin Courier - serves Elgin, Texas, and wider Bastrop County. Founded by Miles Hill, the paper has been published weekly ...

The Elgin Courier - serves Elgin, Texas, and wider Bastrop County. Founded by Miles Hill, the paper has been published weekly ...