This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley. This is NOT the opinion of the Courier. Recently, I reposted an “untold” Christmas story — a behind-the-scenes look at God’s peace ...

That 1700s Scots poem set to familiar music is often used to mark the end of something. In our culture, usually another year “for (the sake of) old times.” “Auld Lang Syne” became a U.S. tradition ...

Drivers will no longer be required to get annual safety inspections beginning Jan. 1, the Texas Standard repor ted. However, drivers in the state’s 17 most populous counties will still be required to ...

Elgin’s lawsuit with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, centered around marijuana enforcement, concluded June 18 with a consent decree approved by the 21st District Court of Bastrop County. The ...

Wildcats walk down the halls of Elgin High School ahead of their playoff victory over the Jefferson Mustangs Nov. 15, ending a decade-long postseason drought. Elgin would later fall to the Randle ...

ELGIN — Local FFA exhibitors will bring out their best for the Bastrop County Jr. Livestock Show, Jan. 10-11, at VFW Post 6115, 118 Old Sayers Road in Elgin. Doors open Friday at 4 p.m., 8 a.m.

Arrangements and care are entrusted to Elgin Funeral Home, 712 N. Ave. C in Elgin.

Richard “Shae” Prinz, 30, went to be with his Lord, Jesus Christ, in Heaven July 18, 2023. Shae was born March 12, 1993, in Austin, and resided in Elgin most of his life. Richard Shae ...

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 ...