Her family was at her bedside. The services are private.

What began as a simple holiday tradition for two new Elgin residents has turned into an international Christmas collection. The home of Nancy and Charles Gilbert is filled with an assortment of 240 ...

Every brick in Elgin has a story to tell. Step back with the Courier and revisit the moments, memories and people ...

The view from my window is thought provoking. I’ve always tried to learn from experience and by watching others. From where I sit in my office on the southeast corner of the downtown Center square, I ...

BASTROP — Bastrop Independent School District has appointed new leads for its business affairs and programs preparing students for success in higher education, work and military service. Last week, ...

Editor ’s note: The Courier periodically is running “In the Public Eye,” a series shining a spotlight on local elected leaders and community advocates. BASTROP — Dec. 1 marked a milestone for Bastrop ...

A Bastrop County native and decorated veteran may soon be honored with a lasting tribute in his hometown. U.S. Rep. Michael Mc-Caul defended a bill on the House Floor Dec. 17 to rename the Bastrop ...

Elgin Independent School District officials clarified their stance on religious material in the classroom last week, following state approval of a curriculum containing biblical references. The Texas ...

MCDADE — Ring in the new year at Rising Sun Vineyard andYeguaCreekBrewery, 233 Edmonson Ranch, starting at 7 p.m. Enjoy live music, champagne and dancing as the community counts down to 2025. Guests ...

Cedar Creek High School senior Kenji Franklin (21) shoots a jumper during the Eagles’ tournament game against Round Rock Westwood High School last season. Photo courtesy of Bastrop ISD CEDAR CREEK — ...

Lady Wildcats junior guard Sharmonique Williams attempts a jump shot during a 79-11 loss to the Hendrickson Hawks Dec. 10. Photo courtesy of Elgin ISD The Lady Wildcats were quickly overwhelmed Dec.

CEDAR CREEK — Bastrop Independent School District announced last week that Jared Shaw has been hired as Cedar Creek High School’s new athletic coordinator and head football coach. Shaw will succeed ...