3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (123+ words) Bastrop County Commissioners Court voted April 27 to approve a preliminary plan for a proposed residential subdivision near Elgin. The 56-acre Prado Vista Subdivision, being developed by Repurposed Ground LLC at 140 Youngs Prairie Road, includes lots ranging from roughly half an…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (366+ words) Familiar Elgin hangout Millie's on Main is back open with a revamped food program and is asking for feedback before an official grand opening celebration. The downtown business began with a "quiet opening" May 22, allowing staff to test operations and…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (123+ words) A Bastrop County man was sentenced May 13 after pleading guilty to sharing intimate images of a victim without consent. Casey Tew, 31, was sentenced in the 21st District Court to two years in state jail on four counts of unlawful disclosure of…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (259+ words) Three-volley salute, taps played by Bastrop vets BASTROP " The Bastrop County Veterans Honor Guard (BCVHG) drew a crowd May 22 and paid respects to fallen service members with a special Memorial Day ceremony. The honors, held at Silver Pines Nursing and…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (315+ words) City Council last week approved permits for two recreation-focused projects officials said the community desperately needs. Developers were cleared May 19 to move forward with plans for a 10, 000-square-foot cheer and tumbling gymnasium and 12, 600-square-foot roller staking rink. Rebecca Montemayor, co-owner…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (67+ words) The Elgin Courier Council appoints Ward 1 representative The Elgin City Council voted Tuesday, May 19, to appoint Jessica Jaimes to the vacant Ward 1 council seat after formally accepting the resignation of Councilwoman Joy Casnovsky. To see more on this story, pick…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (200+ words) Bastrop senior Gary Jefferson Jr. is heading to the Motor City. Jefferson signed a national letter of intent May 15 to play football at Wayne State University, an NCAA Division II program in Detroit. He chose the Warriors coming off a…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (392+ words) Venture grows outreach, builds community kitchen " Doreen Hunter, Thrive founder A new partnership between two Elgin organizations is putting food on tables and connecting families in need with community support options. Thrive Open Kitchen, a Thrive After Domestic Violence and…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (316+ words) An 18-year-old Elgin resident was indicted May 5 on a firearm smuggling charge officials suspect may be connected to a separate murder case and broader guns trafficking investigation. Aden Galindo faces a third-degree felony smuggling charge and a state-jail felony charge…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (232+ words) Elgin Independent School District Superintendent Jana Rueter announced plans to retire Dec. 31 after 34 years in public education. Her last day serving as superintendent will be June 30, after which she will transition into the role of superintendent emeritus through the end…...