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BASTROP — The City Council postponed approving a zoning change for a new retail center until after a much-anticipated impervious- cover amendment is passed early next year. The revised ordinance, ...

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley. This is NOT the opinion of the Courier. “I’ve seen your future!” I thought as I looked across a congregation and its “sea of gray” I ...

“Singin’ the blues while the lady cats cry, ‘Wild stray cat, you’re a real gone guy. I wish I could be as carefree and wild, But I got cat class, and I got cat style.” — The Stray Cats I saw another ...

A sea of blue Santa hats fill Walmart for a seasonal shopping spree during the Elgin Juneteenth Organization’s annual Shop with a Cop event Dec. 14. Photo courtesy of YaLecia Love Elgin Police ...

Poor weather doesn’t stop thousands from flooding Bastrop Dec. 14 for the annual Lost Pines Lighted Parade. Over 100 entries from across the county light up Main Street, leaving behind a trail of ...

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is seeking a $300 million transfusion of funds to bolster the state’s Medicaid application process, The Texas Tribune reported. The public ...

City Council took a step forward in fortifying Elgin’s water system earlier this month, entering an agreement for the design of a direct water well tie-in. The unanimously approved resolution with WGA ...

A legal dispute regarding permit deadl ines between two of the County’s groundwater specialists recent ly reached it s resolution. T he Lo s t Pi n e s Groundwater Conservation District announced last ...

Along with a five-by-six-foot trailer full of toys, Lucky Old Scoundrels Motorcycle Club organizer Walter (right) presents nearly $2,500 to Elgin Open Door Missions director Irene Marapao. The group’s ...

Dear editor, Elgin has generosity and love in abundance in so many ways. The Thanksgiving feast that was prepared and served to a couple of thousand (wow!) members of our community was amazing. Life ...

First responders confirmed the death of a driver early last week, following a collision and vehicle fire southwest of the city. According to Austin-Travis County EMS, crews were called to the scene at ...