An all-Texas World Series was something dreamt about by some. It was a possibility during the 1998 and 1999 seasons, as the Houston Astros won the National League Central Division championship both ...

Elgin High School choir students sing the national anthem together for the last time. Photos courtesy of Elgin ISD AUSTIN — The first notes of “Pomp and Circumstance” echoed through Shoreline Church ...

BASTROP — A grass fire along Texas 71 near Green Acres Loop is quickly brought under control Tuesday, May 20, thanks to the combined efforts of Bastrop Fire Department, Smithville Volunteer Fire ...

BASTROP — Bastrop’s Development Services Department has made significant strides in efficiency and financial management over the past two years, city officials said, marking a turnaround from a ...

The Doug Prinz Memorial Wastewater Treatment Plant, dedicated in April 2024, marked a major upgrade to Elgin’s utility infrastructure. Now, the city has approved the purchase of land for a new ...

BASTROP — Environmental Stewardship is expanding its legal campaign to protect the Lower Colorado River and the aquifers that feed it, backed by new funding as it advances two high-profile regulatory ...

Elgin Independent School District didn’t have to go very far to find the high school’s next head football coach. Elgin High School has named offensive coordinator Rich Lucero as its new head football ...

A public planning effort is underway to study improvements along FM 969 between East Austin and Bastrop County. The corridor currently serves about 10,000 vehicles daily, with traffic projected to ...

BASTROP — Bastrop County Emergency Services District No. 2 opened its new fire station May 20, a move expected to enhance response times and services on the south side of the district. The station in ...

BASTROP — Voters will return to the polls June 7 to decide the runoff election for Bastrop mayor, following a May 3 vote that failed to produce a majority winner. Willie De La Rosa and Ishmael Harris ...

BASTROP — Elon Musk’s SpaceX, headquartered in Bastrop, is advancing preparations for the ninth test flight of its Starship rocket, according to a company release. The launch is planned at SpaceX’s ...

Energetic elementary supporters turned out Saturday, May 17, for the inaugural Elgin PTA 5K Run/Walk, a community-wide event supporting students, families and teachers across Elgin Independent School ...