Elgin, Smithville to hold mobile drive-through COVID-19 testing Tuesday
Anyone seeking a test must be registered and have an appointment.
Elgin sawmill converted to casket company
A special order spun the sawmill business in a new direction, leading to the creation of the Star of Texas Casket Company.
Woman arrested for hitting disabled vet with aluminum bat, pulling gun on him
The victim said his girlfriend of fourteen years had been hitting him on and off with the bat since Tuesday, February 4.
Bastrop County Sheriff's Office warns residents about scam involving man posing as sheriff's deputy
The man approached a woman in the Elgin area and identified himself as a Bastrop County Sheriff's Deputy, telling her crimes had been committed using her information.
Bastrop County SO asking public's help in identifying man who robbed Elgin convenience store at gunpoint
BCSO reported the robbery on Facebook, saying the man was recorded on video surveillance robbing the Elgin Travel Center at gunpoint on E. US 290 around 6 a.m. Dec. 8.
Remains of missing Elgin man found
Alex Aviles was reported missing by his girlfriend and daughter on August 15. The Austin Police Department found Aviles and his truck October 27.
Man arrested for allegedly attempting to run over wife with pickup truck, tractor-trailer
Billy Jack Lloyd, 61, has been charged with aggravated assault family violence with a $1 million bond. Additional charges are expected to be filed.
Giddings mourns loss of three killed in 290 crash
What began as a typical Tuesday for Alan Orosio turned into his worst nightmare when he received a call from his brother. “He just broke down on the phone and I already knew, that's when it hit me. I lost my friend,” said Orosio.
Teen car thieves caught on camera
Two teens were caught on camera stealing a truck. Police want you to see the video.
Elgin police say citizen's arrest shows relationship with community is on the mend
Elgin police say a citizen helped them catch a suspect this week.
A 90-year-old WWII veteran's long fight with the VA
A 90-year-old World War II veteran is playing a long game with the Department of Veterans Affairs.