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Elgin

Latest news from the City of Elgin in Bastrop County, Texas.

Remains of WWII veteran returned to Elgin after more than 80 years

Remains of WWII veteran returned to Elgin after more than 80 years

Family and service members gathered to finally lay to rest 1st Lt. Woody T. Owen, an Army Air Corps Veteran whose remains were unidentified for decades.

November 22, 2025 9:38pm CST
Gov. Abbott orders investigation into the City of Elgin

Gov. Abbott orders investigation into the City of Elgin

Gov. Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Rangers to investigate the City of Elgin.

October 30, 2025 9:11pm CDT
Multi-car crash in Elgin leaves 2 dead

Multi-car crash in Elgin leaves 2 dead

Two people are dead following a multi-vehicle crash in Elgin, police said.

October 6, 2025 2:58pm CDT
Teen charged with murder in Elgin deadly shooting

Teen charged with murder in Elgin deadly shooting

A teen was arrested and charged with murder in connection with a deadly shooting in Elgin, police said.

September 30, 2025 7:09pm CDT
2 dead, multiple injured in late-night US 290 collision

2 dead, multiple injured in late-night US 290 collision

A two-car collision on US Highway 290 North last night resulted in two fatalities, including a 13-year-old, and multiple injuries, with the cause of the crash still under investigation.

August 31, 2025 4:14pm CDT
Bastrop man electrocuted in Elgin: police

Bastrop man electrocuted in Elgin: police

A man was electrocuted in Elgin. Police said it is believed he was trying to steal copper wire.

August 1, 2025 3:28pm CDT
Where can my child get free meals this summer?

Where can my child get free meals this summer?

Central Texas school districts are offering free meals to help keep children fed this summer.

June 19, 2025 3:07pm CDT
Elgin woman scammed out of over $16K with fake fraud alert

Elgin woman scammed out of over $16K with fake fraud alert

An Elgin woman has been scammed out of thousands by a fake fraud alert. The Bastrop County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone in the area to check their cameras.

April 2, 2025 1:34pm CDT
4 people dead in one week, both cases ruled domestic violence

4 people dead in one week, both cases ruled domestic violence

Two recent murder-suicides have been ruled a result of domestic violence. FOX 7 Austin's Katie Pratt spoke with a member of the Texas Council on Family Violence about domestic violence and what to look for.

February 14, 2025 10:03pm CST
Elgin murder-suicide: Police identify people found dead inside home

Elgin murder-suicide: Police identify people found dead inside home

Elgin police have identified two people found dead in a home and says the investigation suggests this was "a tragic case of domestic violence."

February 12, 2025 12:30pm CST
2 people found dead inside Elgin home: police

2 people found dead inside Elgin home: police

Elgin police are investigating after officers found two people dead inside a home Tuesday morning.

February 11, 2025 5:53pm CST
Man shot after refusing to hand over French Bulldog: APD

Man shot after refusing to hand over French Bulldog: APD

Austin police say a man was shot in the foot after refusing to give another man his French Bulldog in East Austin.

February 7, 2025 1:15pm CST
Austin Wildlife Rescue rehabilitates injured bald eagle

Austin Wildlife Rescue rehabilitates injured bald eagle

The Austin Wildlife Rescue is rehabilitating an injured bald eagle that was brought to them on December 15. The majestic bird has a long road to recovery and needs months of care and healing.

December 30, 2024 7:19pm CST
Taylor man sentenced for 2022 DWI crash that killed Elgin married couple

Taylor man sentenced for 2022 DWI crash that killed Elgin married couple

42-year-old John Crayton, Jr., of Taylor has been sentenced for the 2022 DWI crash that killed 39-year-old Lenora Soriano and her husband, 38-year-old Christopher Ali Vassef in Williamson County.

November 19, 2024 10:56am CST
Elgin resident becomes millionaire after lottery win

Elgin resident becomes millionaire after lottery win

One lucky winner took home the first of four top prizes in the Texas Lottery Lucky Millions game.

November 12, 2024 11:49am CST
Man accused of shooting cheerleader in Elgin has court hearing

Man accused of shooting cheerleader in Elgin has court hearing

A man accused of shooting a cheerleader in an H-E-B parking lot in Elgin last year had his first court hearing Wednesday morning. He is facing two felony charges.

November 6, 2024 5:32pm CST
On-demand rideshare CARTS Now expands to Elgin, La Grange

On-demand rideshare CARTS Now expands to Elgin, La Grange

A new on-demand rideshare will be launching this week in Elgin and La Grange.

September 1, 2024 9:18pm CDT
Deadly crash causes traffic delays in Elgin

Deadly crash causes traffic delays in Elgin

Elgin police say a deadly one-vehicle crash caused traffic delays on US 290 Sunday morning.

September 1, 2024 12:47pm CDT
Multiple drive-by shootings in same Elgin neighborhood: police

Multiple drive-by shootings in same Elgin neighborhood: police

Elgin police are investigating three drive-by shootings in the same stretch of road over the last few weeks.

July 25, 2024 10:47pm CDT
Man shoots, kills another after road rage incident in Elgin

Man shoots, kills another after road rage incident in Elgin

One man is dead and another is charged with murder after a road rage incident in Elgin on Tuesday night.

July 17, 2024 5:37pm CDT
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