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Elgin unveils Black Icons mural of five community leaders

Elgin unveils Black Icons mural of five community leaders

Civil rights leader Harvey Westbrook, educator Annie Lee Haywood, business owners and community leaders S.H. McShan and Dororthy McCarther, and musician Monty Joe Thomas are featured.

January 14
Christmas Eve fire destroys Elgin home

Christmas Eve fire destroys Elgin home

Flames fully engulfed and destroyed a home in Elgin this Christmas Eve, according to Travis County ESD 12.

December 24, 2022
Mother of woman killed by retired DPS trooper in Elgin speaks out

Mother of woman killed by retired DPS trooper in Elgin speaks out

Mitchell’s life was cut short at just 27 years old, when she was shot and killed by former DPS trooper Rito Paul Morales.

November 15, 2022
Low-level marijuana possession decriminalized in San Marcos, 4 other Texas cities

Low-level marijuana possession decriminalized in San Marcos, 4 other Texas cities

San Marcos was one of five cities in Texas to pass a decriminalization. The others include, Denton, Elgin, Harker Heights and Killeen.

November 9, 2022
Marijuana on the ballot for four Central Texas cities

Marijuana on the ballot for four Central Texas cities

Four Central Texas cities will soon be eliminating enforcement of low-level marijuana offenses based on votes counted so far.

November 8, 2022
Veteran’s family receives home repair help from different faith organizations

Veteran’s family receives home repair help from different faith organizations

Dozens of volunteers helped turn a worn-down house into a stable, improved home for a veteran's family in Elgin.

October 22, 2022
Domestic violence homicides highlight patterns shown in abusive relationships

Domestic violence homicides highlight patterns shown in abusive relationships

Statistics show that one in four women will be the victim of domestic violence in their lifetime, and sometimes that violence turns deadly.

October 3, 2022
'Absolutely heartbreaking': Ex-wife of retired DPS trooper who shot, killed 2 victims in Elgin speaks out

'Absolutely heartbreaking': Ex-wife of retired DPS trooper who shot, killed 2 victims in Elgin speaks out

FOX 7 learned new details about the deceased suspect, retired DPS trooper Rito Paul Morales, from his ex-wife.

September 20, 2022
Retired DPS trooper dies in standoff after allegedly killing his wife and 1 other person

Retired DPS trooper dies in standoff after allegedly killing his wife and 1 other person

On Sept. 17, the Elgin Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance call at a home on Bexar Forest Cove.

September 19, 2022
Elgin ISD board approves drop in tax rate, sets budget

Elgin ISD board approves drop in tax rate, sets budget

This vote marks the fourth consecutive year Elgin ISD has decreased its tax rate.

August 20, 2022
Elgin police respond to two connected shootings within nine-hour window

Elgin police respond to two connected shootings within nine-hour window

Two men are at-large after a shooting at a home on Wilderness Trail, which is believed to be in “retaliation” for a homicide on E. Alamo Street earlier that same day, says the Elgin Police Department.

August 14, 2022
List of Central Texas school districts' first day of school

List of Central Texas school districts' first day of school

Back to school is just around the corner, and Del Valle is the first district in the area to kick off classes, on Tuesday, August 9.

July 25, 2022
Travis County authorities investigating homicide in Elgin

Travis County authorities investigating homicide in Elgin

Travis County authorities are investigating after a 20-year-old shot and killed his stepfather in Elgin.

July 20, 2022
Texas businesses, homeowners affected by tornado, severe storm can get help from SBA

Texas businesses, homeowners affected by tornado, severe storm can get help from SBA

The Small Business Administration has announced that it is opening a Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Elgin to assist those that suffered damage or economic injury due to severe storms and tornadoes.

May 10, 2022
Former Elgin mayor indicted for theft of property

Former Elgin mayor indicted for theft of property

A former Elgin mayor was arrested on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. On Monday, May 9, he was indicted for the offense of theft of property.

May 9, 2022
Man's body found on side of US 290 east of Elgin

Man's body found on side of US 290 east of Elgin

Anyone who may have seen what occurred is asked to call the Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office at 512-549-5100.

April 20, 2022
2 injured, 1 killed in two unrelated overnight shootings in Travis County

2 injured, 1 killed in two unrelated overnight shootings in Travis County

The investigations into both shootings are ongoing. No arrests have been made.

April 9, 2022
Elgin residents worried about losing homes after erroneous letter from city

Elgin residents worried about losing homes after erroneous letter from city

Residents in Elgin are worried about losing their homes after receiving an erroneous letter from the city.

April 1, 2022
Texas veteran celebrates 100th birthday with flyover in Austin

Texas veteran celebrates 100th birthday with flyover in Austin

A Texas veteran is celebrating his 100th birthday in a very special way. Camp Mabry hosted a flyover of World War II-era planes honoring the 100th birthday of local veteran Stan Brooks.

March 29, 2022
Tornado in Elgin rips BBQ grill top off, throws it into bathtub

Tornado in Elgin rips BBQ grill top off, throws it into bathtub

Roof gone, windows blown out, and items scattered all around due to the tornado. Even a 30–35 pound BBQ grill top that was outside Lonnie's home was ripped off its base by the tornado winds and thrown in his bathtub.

March 28, 2022
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Police: Man who lured 15-year-old girl away from Dallas Mavericks game arrested

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Central Texas weather: School closures

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