Michael Gonzalez, Nathan Wheeler and Jacob Lopez hold their Clinical Excellence Awards, presented Jan. 23 for their part in saving a young patient’s life during a New Year’s Day cardiac arrest call.

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley. This is NOT the opinion of the Courier. I’m an “end-times” dude. Not an imperious date-setting soul, but someone interested in ...

BASTROP — The Bastrop Bears varsity boys soccer team kept its clean record intact this weekend with a single- goal win over the Chaparral Bobcats. Sophomore Angel Chavez Hernandez netted the match’s ...

It was past dark thirty. We were still 20 miles from home, driving and passing the time by doing what we all ultimately do sometime in life — talking about aches, pains and doctor’s appointments. We ...

Candidat e s int e rested in running for city council and school board positions have until Feb. 14 to submit their applications for the May 3 general election. In Elgin, four council seats are up for ...

BASTROP — A Bastrop bishop’s memoir continues to earn accolades for its powerful narrative of faith, perseverance and overcoming adversity. “Don’t Give Up, Keep the Faith,” written by George Sampleton ...

Elgin senior guard Amar Bermudez eyes a shot from behind the arc in a 47-42 win over Hendrickson Jan. 14. Photo courtesy of Larry Pelchat Elgin’s varsity boys basketball roster split games last week, ...

A Harris’s hawk, native to the area, is just one of the many species that can see support from the new wildlife rehabilitation center coming to Bastrop. Photo by Niko Demetriou BASTROP — A new ...

Cedar Creek senior guard Kenji Franklin (21) celebrates with his team, coaches and cheerleaders after surpassing the 2,000-point career mark Friday, Jan. 28. Photo courtesy of Bastrop ISD CEDAR CREEK ...

Lady Wildcat powerlifter Yasmin Hernandez claims first place at Elgin’s invitational Saturday, Jan. 25. Photo courtesy of Erin Anderson Wildcat powerlifters delivered a strong performance at their ...

A light dusting of snow in Elgin last week contributes to icy conditions and cancelations, including the city’s Jan. 21 council meeting. Photo courtesy of Nicole Ramirez Season-low temperatures and a ...