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

Site of the future Bastrop County Cares nonprofit center at 338 Cool Water Drive, where plans are underway to create a hub for community resources and services. Photo courtesy of BCC Bastrop County ...

The Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District has announced the winners of its annual High School Senior Essay Contest, highlighting local students’ perspectives on sustainability and drought ...

• “Starting Small: Water Conservation from the Home to the World,” $500 award ...

Elgin Independent School District introduced fresh leadership with the coming of the new year, preparing for the opening of its fifth elementary school and a growing student population. The district ...

The Courier periodically is running “In the Public Eye,” a series shining a spotlight on local public servants and personalities. BASTROP — During a legal career spanning three decades, Bastrop County ...

While the gift-giving season may have ended, police records show that package theft is a year-round concern. With a growing population and the rise of online shopping, “porch pirates” have become more ...

Bastrop County First Responders last month received a $24,400 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative for critical lifesaving tools. Part of the LCRA’s ...

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley. This is NOT the opinion of the Courier. As a little boy, I (and probably many of you) learned a song that began: “Oh, be careful ...

A rescued bald eagle, found injured near Smithville, begins its long road to recovery under the care of Austin Wildlife Rescue. Photo courtesy of AWR SMITHVILLE — A bald eagle found badly injured in a ...

A storm rages as I’m drafting this column. Rain, wind, lightning, thunder. I don’t like lightning. “It’s lightning! Get out of that tub now,” my grandmother was quick to announce when clouds arose.

Elgin Wildcats senior shooting guard Amar Bermudez attempts a difficult shot in a 58-47 loss to the Belton Tigers Dec. 17. Photo courtesy of Larry Pelchat Despite a strong season opening, the Elgin ...