I am Anita Onarecker, a new Elgin resident, and I’m so happy for an opportunity to greet you weekly through the Elgin Courier. I previously lived in Spring, Texas, since early 1988. My husband, Dick ...

A private service will be held at a later date. Arrangements and care are entrusted to Providence- Jones Family Funeral Home, 604 Texas 95 N. in Elgin.

FARM STREET OPRY BASTROP — “The Farm Street Opry” comes back to the Bastrop Convention Center, 1408 Chestnut St. The family friendly musical features local talent and special guest performers every ...

BASTROP — Sweeping changes to city development codes designed to protect the character of neighborhoods will affect how current homeowners are allowed to use their land, officials said. That’s the ...

Elgin Independent School District’s Board of Trustees last month unanimously approved its legislative priorities for the 89th Texas Legislative Session. Focused on ensuring every student has access to ...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has released his top 25 legislative priorities as the legislative session gets underway, The Texas Tribune reported. They include banning all forms of consumable THC, the ...

Jeanette Carol Mogonye Peterson, 84, of Elgin, died Jan. 29, 2025, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born Nov. 19, 1940, in Taylor, Texas, to Frank and Malinda Mogonye and resided in the ...

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Janelle Nelson Mogonye, entered eternal life Jan. 5, 2025, following a brief illness. She was 94 years old. Born Sept. 28, 1930, Janelle was the eldest child of ...

Willouise T. Urban, affect ionately known as “MiMi,” was a cherished soul who graced this world with her presence for 83 beautiful years. She passed away peacefully Jan. 27, 2025, leaving behind a ...

The Elgin Masonic Lodge proudly honors Ronnie Jack Cottle last month with a 60-year service pin. District Deputy Grand Master Paul Todd, Wayne Skubiata and Jimmie Lee Christensen lead the significant ...

The Elgin Transportation Hub’s dedicated staff and volunteers celebrate both Ivy and their accomplishment as a team Photo courtesy of Luis Sanchez Austin Pets Alive!’s unique Elgin hub celebrated ...

Throughout Elgin and Bastrop County, rural communities are relying on specially trained law officers and counselors to better serve residents facing mental health problems, favoring treatment over ...