A criminal fugitive wanted out of Bastrop County for sex offenses involving a child has been taken into custody, the Texas Department of Public Safety announced Tuesday.

Funeral services for Lede Johnson Doba will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at the First Presbyterian Church, 303 N. Ave. C in Elgin.

Bastrop County’s water conservation authority has launched an art contest for local students, inviting them to explore the theme “every drop counts” with creativity. The Lost Pines Groundwater ...

Officers have released the names of a man and woman found dead in a home in what police say appears to be a murder-suicide. ELGIN – Officers have released the names of a man and woman found dead in a ...

A celebration of his life was held Saturday, Feb. 8, at Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home. Arrangements and care are entrusted to Providence- Jones Family Funeral Home, 604 Texas 95 N. in Elgin.

Bears junior forward Keyaira Limuel fights for two of her 29 points in Bastrop’s 46-37 bi-district playoff win over the Weiss Wolves, Feb. 10. Photo courtesy of Tim Walter BASROP — Junior forward ...

Bastrop County well owners rely on the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer formation for drinking water and livestock use, but increased demand and urban growth are lowering groundwater levels. Photo courtesy of ...

BASTROP — The county’s champion in the battle against food insecurity marked a major step forward in meeting the area’s growing demand last week. Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry broke ground Feb.

Mayor Theresa McShan dons her own red crown for Hatitude Feb. 1, honoring local civic leader Bettye Lofton and recognizing the rich cultural traditions of church hats Photo courtesy of the city of ...

(Top) Austin Police Department Detective Gadiel Alas proudly holds up little Freya after a long search process through Elgin and Bastrop County. (Inset) One of two stolen French bulldogs returned to ...

City Council made up for lost time Feb. 4, working through an agenda extended by items from the Jan. 21 meeting that was canceled because of a cold snap that left as quickly as it came. The meeting ...

“Relationship” is a common term today, yet I began wondering what people mean when they use it in reference to Jesus or God. People will say, “We need to have a relationship with Jesus.” How would you ...