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Posted on: September 27, 2023

The 75th Anniversary of the "Delgado vs Bastrop ISD 1948" Ruling

Bastrop County Cares Delgado Event

Join the Bastrop County Historical Commission for a landmark event that commemorates the 75th anniversary of the “Delgado v. Bastrop ISD 1948” ruling, a pivotal moment in the struggle for equal education. 
We would like to hono...
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Elgin News
Posted on: September 26, 2023

Groundbreaking of Veterans Memorial Park

Groundbreaking Veterans

City of Elgin broke ground today on the 200 block of Depot Street to expand the original 1920’s Veteran’s Memorial Park in downtown, that will create an engaging park space including a life size train play sculpture, zip line and other...

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Elgin News
Posted on: September 25, 2023

This Week in Elgin September 25th-30th

THIS WEEK Sept 25-30

There’s always something going on at City of Elgin, TX Parks & Recreation or the Elgin Public Library. Stop in and visit! The Veterans Park Expansion groundbreaking is Tuesday morning! Come help us celebrate! Thurs...

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Elgin News
Posted on: September 15, 2023

New! Pedestrian Safety Signs

Pedestrian Safety Signs

The City of Elgin worked with the Elgin Main Street program and Texas Department of Transportation to secure approval for, source and install new pedestrian crossing signs on Main Street and Avenue C.   Let’s watch for pedestrians and d...

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Elgin News
Posted on: September 14, 2023

City Infrastructure Update

City Infrastructure Update Sept 2023

The City of Elgin is experiencing a historic period of time whereby an extensive list of capital improvement projects will reach completion. These projects represent a $40M+ investment in City infrastructure and services with primary funding coming from t...

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Elgin News
Posted on: September 13, 2023

Nonprofit Applications: Apply Now!

Nonprofit Application Apply Now 2023

The City of Elgin is accepting Non-Profit Funding Applications for the FY 2023-2024 Annual Budget. All Non-Profits in the community must complete their application packets and return them by noon on November 3, 2023 to the City Secretary via email only at...

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Elgin News
Posted on: August 28, 2023

Transportation Improvements in Support of Residential Growth & Development

Transportation Improvements Paid for by Growth

Elgin is growing – and new developments are required to participate in the cost of new roadways, utilities, and infrastructure. In the last five years, the City of Elgin has required every residential development on County Line Road to participa...

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Elgin News
Posted on: August 18, 2023

Lund Farm Development Approved by Elgin City Council

Lund Farm Development Agreement

August 15, 2023 

City Council approved a Consent and Development Agreement with Lund Farms, an Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) Municipal Utility District (MUD) located north of the city of Elgin, between State Highway 95 North and County Line...

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Elgin News
Posted on: September 1, 2023

Bastrop County Burn Ban Order in Effect 9/14-10/10/23

Burn Ban in Effect for Bastrop County 8/14-9/14/23

The Bastrop County Burn Ban Order has been approved in Commissioners Court this morning.

 The extended Order will go into effect today, August 14, 2023, at 5:00 PM, and will remain in effect through Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

Burn Ban Order 8/14/23...

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Elgin News