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BASTROP — Construction begins on a new Sprouts Farmers Market, marking the latest retail expansion along Texas 71. The $6 million project will raise a 23,349-square-foot store as part of the first ...

Joshua Hebert is settling into his new role as pastor of First Baptist Church of Bastrop. A Katy native, Hebert previously served more than eight years as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Kemp. He ...

Work begins on the deck of Elgin’s historic Freight Depot after City Council approved the project earlier this month, furthering improvements to Veterans Memorial Park. Photo by Niko Demetriou More ...

Downtown Bastrop could soon see new public art, parklets and other beautification projects as part of the city’s expanded cultural arts efforts. Photo by Niko Demetriou “We’re homegrown. I think we ...

estern Days serves as Elgin’s annual homecoming celebration, uniting the community for three days of nonstop fun, class reunions and local pride. Held the fourth weekend of June, it’s one of the ...

Bastrop/Travis County Emergency Services District No. 1 is seeking a 1.5% sales tax increase for areas outside Elgin city limits with Proposition A, potentially funding more firefighting stations, ...

Bastrop Lady Bears senior Laicey Sullivent gets ready for the pitch in a 16-2 loss versus Hendrickson during the bi-district round of the playoffs. Photo by Larry Pelchat The Bastrop Lady Bears’ ...

After nearly two years of legal delays, the Texas Education Agency released new school accountability ratings, giving Elgin Independent School District a lower grade under a revamped and more ...

Elgin Police Chief Chris Noble, center, cuts the ribbon alongside department staff during the grand opening ceremony for the city’s new police station April 23. The 11,027-square-foot facility is the ...

The Smithville Lady Tigers softball team poses for a picture after defeating La Marque 15-0 in the bi-district round of the playoffs. Photo courtesy of Smithville Lady Athletics SWEENY — Freshman ...

Bastrop Bears Bob Gorman makes contact with a ball during a regular season game versus Liberal Arts & Science Academy. Photo courtesy of Bastrop ISD The Bastrop baseball team will enter the Class ...