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ThankTh a veteranve or School to provide free lunches for all students a militarym personpe every daday for his or By Julianne Hodges Elementary School and Last Monday, the Elgin lunches at 40 cents each balance will remain in the herhe service [email protected] various locations through- ISD school board held a and 676 students who pay general fund. to America! out the community. In special meeting, during full price for lunch: $2.50 “We would like to be All Elgin ISD students April, the school district which they discussed a at the elementary schools, able to fund our student SEPT. 2, 2020 will have access to both instead offered breakfast budget amendment that $2.75 at the middle school lunches for this school free breakfast and lunch and lunch for the entire would fund free lunches and $3 at the high school. year particularly,” Elgin VOL. 130, NO. 36 for the upcoming school week each Monday at the for each student, not just The school district’s ISD Superintendent Jodi year, whether they are three elementary schools. those who qualify. general fund will cover Duron said. “Under the 12 pages • 1 section learning on-campus or re- This continued throughout Assuming every student the cost of the meals, and current circumstances, motely. the summer. On August takes advantage of the funds will be transferred we certainly want to give $1 • elgincourier.com When the schools first 24, meals were again of- free lunches provided, the monthly into the child nu- families some relief if we shut down, Elgin ISD fered daily; at first, regular cost would be $350,000 trition fund based on the can. This is a good faith Inside Today’s offered breakfast and charges would still apply for the entire 2020-2021 amount of participation effort to reach out to our lunch for students each for lunches. All Elgin ISD school year. This estimate by students. If the cost for community and make sure EDITION day starting on March students eat breakfast for is based on 175 students the program comes out to 24, available at Elgin free. who receive reduced-price less than $350,000, the See SCHOOL, Page 11 Rec Center features Elgin baseball history COVID-19 death toll County demonstrates early totals 27 voting procedures Five additional deaths were See story, page 3 added to the county’s COVID-19 dashboard last week and on Mon- day, resulting in a total of 27. According to the Bastrop County Office of Emergency Manage- ment in its weekly COVID-19 update, the three COVID-19 fa- talities added to the dashboard last week did not all occur last week, since the county receives Monument data on deaths after death certif- committee works icates are submitted to the Texas on relocation Department of State Health Ser- vices. The remaining two fatali- See story, page 3 ties were added to the dashboard on Monday afternoon. Last week, the Bastrop County community testing sites com- pleted 183 tests, the update also says. Since July 28, the testing sites have tested and returned re- sults to 819 individuals; of those, 105 tests, or 12.92%, have come Celebrate pets! Ronnie Arbuckle points out his baseball jersey. out positive. Photos by Julianne Hodges See page 10 For more information about re- ceiving a COVID-19 test at one of A piece of Elgin’s history from the historic Elgin the county’s community testing returned to its home last baseball field that was lo- sites, visit www.bastropcounty- Obituaries week with the opening of cated where the Rec Center covid19.org or call 512-972-5560. a baseball display in the now stands. Lorance Ham Anderson For questions about COVID-19 lo- lobby of the Elgin Recre- According to the infor- cally, call the county’s hotline at Odessa Fredrich ation Center. mation provided by the 512-303-4300. Rebecca Nunez Johnson The ceremonies last Tues- Elgin Historical Society for day morning began with a the display, Elgin baseball COVID-19 cases: 162 active, Ida Joyce Jones re-dedication of a monu- teams first played their 1,391 recovered Walter Clare Lathem ment from the Elgin VFW games at the old fair park As of Monday afternoon, Bas- Post 6115 for the base- on Central Avenue. Then, James D. Legg Sr. trop County has confirmed a total ball field’s flag pole. The in the late 1940s, a group of of 1,582 positive cases of COVID- Henry E. Ludwig Sr. marker, which pays honor Elgin fans formed the Elgin 19, according to the county’s to veterans and is dated Rolanda Kaye Wilson Athletic Company, Inc. in dashboard. April 1971, was moved to order to lease and equip So far, 1,391 people have recov- the flagpole at the front of a lighted baseball field on ered from the illness in Bastrop the Elgin Recreation Cen- State Highway 95 near the County, leaving 162 active cases. New Subscribers ter. Elgin Memorial Park. On At the same time last week, the Next, visitors to the Elgin May 6, 1950, a team from county’s total number of cases John Coleman Recreation Center went in- Bartlett defeated the Elgin VFW post commander Chuck Swain shares was 1,536, with 1,282 recoveries side to see the new baseball and 244 active cases. Martha Bridges team for the first baseball a few words about the flag and the veter- memorabilia display, which game at the new stadium. ans’ marker. According to the City of Aus- tin’s COVID-19 dashboard, found Ramon Mendez shows photographs, jerseys and even the original bases See BASEBALL, Page 11 at www.austintexas.gov/covid19, the portion of the 78621 zip code Joel White (New) in Travis County has reported Nancy Barron 186 cases. The City of Austin dashboard Elizabeth & Dr. Dube also includes information about hospitalized patients in the five- Judith Smith county Austin-Round Rock Met- ropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), Penny Fenske in addition to the case numbers for Austin and Travis County. The Laverne Owens MSA includes Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis and Williamson County. The family of Doug Prinz stand in front of his base- Members of VFW Post 6115 salute the flag ball photograph. From left to right: Emily Clarke, Sue after the veterans’ marker is re-dedicated in Brashar, Judith Sanders, Lisa Crawford. front of the Elgin Recreation Center. See COVID, Page 11

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Happy Birthday Lorance Ham Anderson Walter Clare Lathem Lorance Ham Ander- In loving memory of my son Jimmy Earl Kylb erg. son, 78, of Manor, Texas, Walter Clare Lathem, “Happy Birthday” 9/3/54. I miss you so much. I passed away Thursday 82, of Elgin, Texas, love you always now and through eternity. I love night, August 27, 2020. passed away Monday you baby. He is survived by his evening, August 24, 2020 Your mom Arlene. wife, Erea B. Ander- surrounded by his fam- son. He will lay in state, ily. He is survived by his Happy birthday to Mia Briones, who will celebrate Thursday, September wife, Betty Lathem. A her big day on September 2! 3rd at the Elgin Funeral memorial celebration of Home from 12:00 PM Walt’s life is planned at until 7:00 PM. A funeral Bastrop Christian Church Happy birthday to Rhonda Palacios, who will cel- at a date yet to be deter- service will be held on ebrate her big day on September 6! mined. 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By Julianne Hodges extracting and moving [email protected] the monuments. She added that the The co-chairs of the committee would next committee charged with meet on August 31 relocating the Confed- to establish rules and erate monuments at the procedures and create county courthouse pro- subcommittees in the vided an update on their group. The committee recent progress during plans to meet with the last Monday’s regular commissioners’ court The electronic ballot-marking machines that will be used during early voting. During the election, there will meeting of the Bastrop every second meeting be barriers between each machine. County Commissioners of the month unless the Photos by Julianne Hodges Court. court requests them to Cheryl Lee, one of the provide updates at other County demonstrates early voting system two co-chairs of the meetings. committee, said they Sharah Johnson, the By Julianne Hodges is because there are so met on August 5 to re- other co-chair, said the [email protected] many different ballots in view the court’s July 27 next step is to open a Bastrop County during resolution creating the bank account to de- On Thursday, the Bas- this election, which in- committee and to dis- posit the funds that are trop County Elections cludes city and school cuss possible new sites raised for the relocation Department hosted an board races this year, for the monuments. of the monuments. She open house, giving vot- and each voter can cast Committee members added that the com- ers a chance to test out their vote at any of the would reach out to mittee will try to begin the electronic voting ma- four early voting loca- those site options and meeting weekly until chines that will be used tions, regardless of what reconvene to discuss more work is com- throughout early voting precinct they belong to or their findings. pleted. this October. which ballot they would Lee also said the “Finding a side is re- During early voting, require. committee has been in ally the critical first only ExpressVote bal- When they walk into contact with Deep in step, and everything lot-marking devices will the polling place, vot- the Heart Art Foundry kind of flows from be used at each location, ers must hand the poll Bastrop County elections administrator Kristin Miles in Bastrop, which said there,” Johnson said. taking the place of tradi- worker their photo ID (left) shows Leslie Landreth how to mark her choices they are willing to help tional paper ballots. This See VOTING, Page 9 on the machine. with the process of See MONUMENT, Page 9

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SEPTEMBER 1 ELGIN AA GROUP LOST PINES ART CENTER REOPENS The Elgin AA Group is open for meetings four days a The Lost Pines Art Center will be reopening on Septem- week at 124 Fisher Street. Meetings available are Mondays, ber 1 with walls of artwork and a new season of events Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 7 p.m. and Saturday and workshops. The art center is requesting donations, at 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. but admission is still free, and all ages are welcome. For more information, visit www.lostpinesartcenter.org.

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MEMBER will be corrected if 2020 brought to the attention renewed pitch for Ike Dike of the publisher. TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION We do not hold As thousands fled projected to cost $450 in Texas, Iowa, New ourselves responsible southeast Texas ahead of Chris million and are being Mexico, Oklahoma, Kan- TEXAS PRESS for the views of our COBLER correspondents. Hurricane Laura, Texas supported by the city of sas, Missouri, Nebraska, ASSOCIATION A&M promoted an Ike San Antonio and the non- South Dakota and Wyo- BETTER NEWSPAPER CONTEST © 2020 Elgin Courier. Capital AWARD WINNER All rights reserved. Dik e as a critical way to profit Alamo Trust, which ming. The company said Material may not be reproduced Highlights 201 without written permission. protect the region from is overseen by the Texas it plans to grow to more devastating damage. General Land Office. than 600 convenience Texas escaped a direct to protect about 6 million As part of the plan, stores during the next OPINION POLICY hit from Laura, which people and prevent $100 Alamo officials are seek- several years. The Elgin Courier Letters to the Editor column made landfall as a Cate- billion in damages from a ing a permit from the is an open forum offering opportunities to the gory 4 storm in Cameron direct hit. Texas Historical Com- The long and Parish, Louisiana, just “The Ike Dike would mission to allow for meandering boundary public to comment on issues of interest or concern east of Port Arthur. De- work, I am sure of it,” disassembly, repair and Texans are known for to the community. They should refrain from spite the state’s luck this Merrell said in a news reassembly of the Ceno- their fanciful language, making personal attacks on the individuals, and time, Texas A&M marine release. “If you stop the taph 500 feet from its but this can lead to con- scientists urged action on existing location. The fusion when it comes to comments which in the opinion of the editors are storm surge at the coast, their proposal to build a you protect everyone – commission meeting is divvying up water rights. potentially libelous or in bad taste will not be series of barriers, levees Galveston, Houston, ev- tentatively scheduled for Charles Perry, chairman printed. Letters should be brief, 300 words and gates that would erybody. Sept. 22, but details are of the Senate Committee close off Galveston Bay not yet confirmed. on Water and Rural Af- or less, if possible. We solicit and encourage “Obviously this is a from storm surge. very busy and probably Some politicians and fairs, is seeking clarity such comment. The deadline for Letters to the others have opposed the William Merrell, a pro- record-breaking season from the Office of Attor- fessor at Texas A&M-Gal- renovation plan and, in ney General about what Editor is Friday at noon. It is our policy not – I believe it’s the fifth veston and a former particular, the reloca- “meanders” meant to to print letters with political opinions, ideals above-average season president of the school, tion of the Cenotaph, a lawmakers in 1951. in a row. There are the- or views after early voting begins. All letters helped develop the plan 60-foot-tall monument The Legislature created ories that suggest that must be signed and include the address and after Hurricane Ike dev- added to the site in the the High Plains Under- in the future, we might astated Galveston in 1930s. ground Water Conser- phone number of the author. The Courier will get more major hurri- 2008, resulting in $30 “The Alamo walls need vation District with a canes and that there are not withhold the name of letter writers and billion in damages and your support if they are boundary “along the me- now many more intense anonymous letters will be discarded. Send killing more than 50 peo- to continue to stand,” the anders of the caprock” of rainfall events. Also, ple. Alamo officials wrote last the High Plains Escarp- e-mails to [email protected]. Website there is evidence that Cost estimates for the week in an email to sup- ment, which describes is www.elgincourier.com. Call 512-285-3333. Ike Dike range from $10 many storms are slowing porters directing them the geographical transi- News and ad copy deadline is Friday at 5 p.m. billion to $20 billion. The down as they approach to supporthealamoplan. tion point between the the coast – more flood- Letters to Editor deadline is Friday at noon. Army Corps of Engineers com. “Write a letter and flat ground and the sur- and Texas General Land ing and longer duration tell our Texas officials to rounding rolling terrain. Office are finishing a surges. The flooding act now to support the The meandering defi- WHO REPRESENTS ME? major feasibility study threat is getting worse only plan that will make nition has led to a dis- for the Texas Coast that and worse.” sure that future genera- pute between the High CITY OF ELGIN Justices Of The Peace: includes a coastal surge tions of Texans will Re- Plains water district in MAYOR - Chris Cannon • Cindy Allen (Pct.1) protection plan that in- Remember the Alamo member the Alamo!” Potter County and the 512-516-0813 512-581-4258 Operators of the Alamo CITY MANAGER - Tom Mattis • Raymah Davis (Pct.2) corporates many features neighboring Panhandle 512-281-5724 512-581-7112 of the Ike Dike. The plan are looking for the pub- Pumped up in Groundwater Conserva- POLICE CHIEF - Patrick South • Katherine Hanna (Pct.3) is expected to be avail- lic’s support to preserve Fort Worth tion District, according to 512-285-5757 512-332-7288 able for public comment Texas’ historical land- Convenience store re- Perry, a Republican who FIRE CHIEF - Randy Reyna • Larry Dunne (Pct.4) mark. 512-281-4025 512-581-7162 starting in late October tailer Yesway is planning represents Senate District and in final form by next Texans are being urged a new way that will move 28 in West Texas. Elgin City Council: COMMISSIONERS: spring. to contact their law- its headquarters to Fort Presumably, an AG de- • Mary Penson (Ward 1) • Mel Hamner (Pct.1) The forecast for the makers on behalf of Worth. cision can mend the fis- 512-281-4158 512-332-7295 the Alamo Plan, which • Jessica Bega (Ward 1) • Clara Beckett (Pct.2) massive project is a lot Yesway, which bought sure. 512-653-1900 512-360-2764 farther off than the would preserve the Allsup’s 304 stores last • Juan Gonzalez (Ward 2) • Mark Meuth (Pct.3) next hurricane during Alamo Church and Long year, is closing its three Chris Cobler is a board 512-285-6499 512-303-6800 an active season. Con- Barrack, reclaim the his- offices in Abilene, Texas; member and past presi- • Susie Arreaga (Ward 2) • Donna Snowden (Pct.4) 512-750-8178 512-332-7267 gressional approval and toric battlefield, relocate Des Moines, Iowa; and dent of the Freedom of In- • Daniel Lopez (Ward 3) matching local funds are the Cenotaph and build Clovis, N.M., to consoli- formation Foundation of 512-281-5724 ELGIN SCHOOL DISTRICT still needed. a new visitor center and date its operations in Fort Texas. He welcomes email • Brad Jones (Ward 3) SUPERINTENDENT - A&M officials say the in- museum. Worth. at ccobler@texaspress. 512-922-6418 Dr. Jodi Duron • Sue Brashar (Ward 4) 512-281-3434 vestment is well worth it The renovations are Yesway has 407 stores com. 512-689-5692 • Forest Dennis (Ward 4) Board of Trustees: 512-483-1818 • President Byron Mitchell, Dis. 1 BASTROP COUNTY • Vice President Beth Walter- COUNTY JUDGE - Paul Pape scheidt, Dis. 3 512-332-7201 • Parliamentarian Angie Ed- SHERIFF - Maurice Cook mon, Dis. 4 512-549-5100 • Pete Bega, Dis. 2 COUNTY COURT AT LAW - • J.D. Harkins, Dis. 5 Judge Benton Eskew • Juanita Valarie Neidig, Dis. 6 512-581-4277 • David Glass, Dis. 7 WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 2, 2020 WorshipELGIN COURIER – ELGIN, TEXAS PAGE 5

They shall still bear fruit in old age; they Young at heart shall be fresh and flourishing, (Ps. 92:14) Ever caught yourself people out of a country and worry and the big they are physically and through their day. And saying, “I’m just too old Kathy or become the father of “what-ifs” can zap the mentally busy. It may be even for those who are for that!” In some ways FIGAT many nations, but it is strength and happiness something totally brand bedridden, they can have that may be very true. encouraging that these right out of us. While we new; something that they Guest a ministry of prayer, lift- There is no denying that Column individuals set a great do need to prepare for have never attempted ing up those who cross older folks cannot do example that becoming the future, we can waste before. Others may have their minds and their some of the things they older did not stop them our todays by living men- some physical challenges paths. May we never could years ago. How- attempting such daring from doing what God had tally and emotionally in healthwise and believe think that we are ever too ever, there are interesting undertakings of a phys- for them to do. The same that future. Jesus told us that they no longer have reports of senior citizens ical nature, were still can hold true for those to pray that His Father anything to offer. Not old to embrace each day doing some amazing active and productive who are young at heart would give us our daily true. Just because they and to seek God’s will for things. Like the 76-year- and made a huge differ- in 2020. bread, specifically what may struggle with some our lives. old lady who ran her first ence, even though they Getting on in years does was needed for today. We age-related issues, that marathon. Then there’s were no longer young not have to prevent any- can embrace each day by does not mean that God is Prayer: “Father, we the 81-year-old man who pups. Noah died at 950. one from having a spirit starting out by first re- finished with anyone who thank You for the years competed at Nascar and Adam lived to 930. Ter- that embraces each day joicing and being glad in has a willing heart and a You have given us and for made a pretty decent ach, Abraham’s father, with anticipation and the fact that “This is the desire to accomplish what what is ahead of us. Please showing. And how about was 205 when he died. joy. It can be easy to get day the Lord has made.” He has for them. It may strengthen us in our minds skydiving granny who Isaac left this earth at caught up in being con- Each day is a gift given not be anything that in and hearts to know that took to the skies at 100? the age of 180. Abraham cerned about what the to each of us to live to the eyes of the world is You can use any of us at Certainly not for the faint at 175. Jacob 147 and future may bring. Peo- the fullest. At any age, considered a big deal. But any age. We are never too of heart or those who lack Moses 120. Agree that ple who were dear to us we can find blessings in we can reach outside of courage. we pretty much know may no longer be with every 24 hours and ask ourselves and make that old to be of service to You. And while we can be as- that we’re not going to us and looking around, God to show us what He quick phone call to check Please show us what You tounded by these feats of live to the ages of these we see others losing would have us do. on someone, give a smile would have us do to touch the elderly, the Bible has Biblical figures, and more loved ones, and we can For some in their later to a weary soul or say a the lives of others with many accounts of those, than likely will not build wonder what’s in store years, He has given very kind and encouraging your love. Thank You. In who while maybe not an ark, lead millions of for the days ahead. Fear active ministries where word to help others get Jesus’ name. Amen.” Devotional Page

ADVENTIST YEGUA CREEK EV. FREE ★ 1200 CR 466, 512-963-2701 ELGIN SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Pastor Paul E. Hansen Providence-Jones 225 Lexington Rd., 512-285-2505 Merlin Cochran, Pastor LUTHERAN BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME EMMANUEL SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Lund, 512-285-5036 Hwy. 95 S. Let us show you the difference Pastor Anamae Starbeck. & Dale Kessel AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL FAITH LUTHERAN – ELCA a caring neighbor can make! GREATER MOUNT VERNON ZION AME 230 Waco St., McDade 215A Church Street Pastor Mark Nygard, Offi ciating (512) (979) 525-4047  GRACE LUTHERAN Pastor JR Johnson 801 W. 11th St., 512-281-3367 281-2340 Carl D. Roth, Pastor 712 N. AVE C BAPTIST 604 Hwy. 95 North CEDAR VALLEY BAPTIST NEW HOPE LUTHERAN (LCMC) – McDade 512.281.5697 1970 Hwy. 290 East, 512-273-2255 Intersection FM 1704 & 969, 512-303-4141 Elgin Caleb Williams, Pastor elginfuneralhome.net Pastor Steve Ponder T.F.S.C. #1286 LICENSE #3878 NEW SWEDEN LUTHERAN Brad and Christine Jones GRACE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 12809 New Sweden Church Rd., 512-281-0056 www.elginprovidencefuneralhome.com 709 N. Hwy. 95, 512-229-3011 Pastor Hans J. Lillejord “Service and Compassion from a Family that Genuinely Cares” Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship Service 10:45 Pastor Eric Dodson ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN 401 East 8th St., 512-285-4844 ELGIN NEW LIFE BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP Pastor Sam Brannon 175 Hwy 95S ST. ANDREW LUTHERAN (LCMC) – Paige Pastor Jeff Wilson, 512-799-9677 1242 Stockade Ranch Rd. Gabriel Beachy ETERNAL FAITH BAPTIST Pastor Lee Eschberger Pastor Gene Smith, 512-272-4043 BUILDINGS METHODIST 1425 Hwy 71 W FIRST BAPTIST BETHEL UNITED METHODIST Bastrop, TX 78602 205 West 2nd, 512-285-4161 300 Central Avenue Jason Huddleston, Pastor Rev. Cecilio Jimenez, Pastor FIRST BAPTIST OF WEBBERVILLE BLUE UNITED METHODIST 512-321-7965 Raymond Smith, Pastor FM 696, Blue Community 800-586-7965 Pastor Michael Peschke FIRST BAPTIST, MANOR Sturdi-Bilt 407 E. Eggleston St., 512-272-5552 Cedar Creek United Methodist Church 512-321-1469 fax Robert Howe, Pastor 5630 FM 535 at Hwy 21 512-303-1393 Buildings, LLC 512-718-7268 cell KNOBBS SPRINGS BAPTIST Pastor: Chris Bistline 1662 CR 305 - McDade family owned DECKER UNITED METHODIST www.sturdi-bilt-tx.com 1373 N. Ave. C • 512-285-2457 McDADE BAPTIST CHURCH 8304 Decker Ln., 512-272-5371 + operated sww.rnct.com 817-320-5033 David Marchbanks, Pastor FIRST UNITED METHODIST 216 W. 3rd St., 512-285-4503 MOUNT CARMEL BAPTIST Pastor, Rev. Samuel Blanco ELGIN PHYSICAL THERAPY CLINIC 400 Q. S. Goins Ln., 512-281-3096 Rev. Byron Green, Pastor MANOR UNITED METHODIST 510 N. Burnet St., 272-4914 600 North Main MT PLEASANT MISSIONARY BAPTIST Pastor Jason Surdy 394 Hwy. 95 S., 512-281-5119 Mon.-Fri. Pastor B.J. Smith PENTECOSTAL 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. MT. MORIAH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CENTRO EVANGELICO PENTECOSTES 512-285-4406 701 S. Main, 512-281-5080 611 E. 2nd St., 512-285-6349; 512-775-7854 Reverend Steven E. Ward, Pastor Pastors Joaquin Damas & Irene Damasl This Sponsorship PLEASANT BETHANY BAPTIST PENTECOSTES TEMPLO SAMARIA 217 Church St., 512-281-4240 423 S. Ave. A Space Available McDonald’s Of Elgin Reverend Raquel V. Isas Reverend Louis Harrison, Jr. $32/Week PLEASANT HILL MISSIONARY PRESBYTERIAN 1838 Sayers Rd., Bastrop, 512-321-2661 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Reverend R.W. Carter 303 N. Ave. C, 512-281-2395 Call Today! Reverend Amy Meyer PRIMERA IGLESIA BAUTISTA 285-3333 Invites You To Worship 700 E. 10th St. - Elgin, 512-718-1357 INDEPENDENT/ At The Church Of Your Choice Antonio Casas, Pastor NON-DENOMINATIONAL SHILOH BAPTIST – Littig CELEBRATION COMMUNITY CHURCH Rev. Lindsey Wilson Sr., 512-285-3980 107 Longhorn Dr. (LBA area), 512-581-8823 Water Treatment Repairs John Eason, Jr. Pastor The largest STRAIT GATE FELLOWSHIP Lawn Irrigation Remodel DELIVERANCE TEMPLE OUTREACH 209 N. Ave. C, 512-281-9410 182 Old Lexington Road selection of OSBORN PLUMBING Rev. Don G. Cyphers FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER fashion frames in 512-321-6098 ST. PAUL BAPTIST – KIMBRO 6 Miles S. Of Elgin on FM 1704, 512-281-5146 Your Plumbing Service Specialist 6 mi. out of Elgin, off of FM 1100 Jerry Edmon, Senior Pastor Williamson County Since 1977 WINN’S MEMORIAL BAPTIST HOUSE OF PRAYER CHURCH – Paige Roger Osborn, Owner 1812 Wilson St. 605 Madison St. 186 Stewart Ln., 512-253-6157 M9119 Bastrop, Texas 78602 Rev. D.W. Townsend, Pastor JESUS THE ALPHA AND OMEGA 511 E. 6th St., 512-281-4943 B & B CATHOLIC Pastors Paul and Angie Cadena SACRED HEART CATHOLIC JOURNEY ELGIN Auto Supply 512-281-3536 1221 N. Ave. C - 512-661-8411 TAYLOR Bastrop Father George Joseph Pastor Phillip Thomas 601 Mallard Where Service is the Difference LAKEVIEW CHRISTIAN CENTER 512-352-3016 AUTO PARTS CHRISTIAN 138 Roemer Rd., 512-281-5566 ADINA CHRISTIAN CHURCH Rev. L. L. Davis, Pastor ROUND ROCK Full Service • Small Engine Repair Off FM 696, Near Blue, 512-273-2655 MONTES DE LOS OLIVOS 2120 Round Rock Ave. 1101 Chestnut (512) 321-2122 • Metro (512) 303-6608 Freddy Murphy, Minister Bastrop, TX 78602 www.bandbautosupply.com 509 S. Main St., Elgin 512-388-1333 CENTRAL CHRISTIAN (Disciples of Christ) Pastors, Manuel & Gloria Solis Corner of W. 1st & Ave. B, 512-285-4523 NEW COVENANT CHURCH MOST INSURANCES ACCEPTED Kevin Haywood, Minister 132 Hwy. 21 West • Austin, Tx 78714 FIRST CHRISTIAN 512-303-0431 • Pastor Eddie E. Willis, Sr. Corner of Robin & W. 10th St., 512-285-2629 NEW CREATION CHURCH Come SEE Minister Ronnie Gregory 203 Central Avenue (at Ave. C) This Devotional Pastor Dennis Luton, 512-281-2695 the Difference CHURCH OF CHRIST NEW GENERATION CHURCH ELGIN CHURCH OF CHRIST 184 Old Lexington Rd. Directory is made Cataracts • Glaucoma 703 N. Ave. C, 512-281-3377 512-229-5923 or 512-229-5243 Minister Jason Wilder Macular Degeneration LOST PINES COWBOY CHURCH Dry Eye McDADE CHURCH OF CHRIST 334 Roemer Rd. (off Hwy 95 North) possible by these 211 El Paso, 5RQQLH*UHJRU\0LQLVWHU Pastor Greg Long, 512-705-9022  OUTREACH MISSION CHURCH 520 N. Ave. F CHURCH OF CHRIST Pastor Naomi Craig businesses who ST. PETER’S CHURCH OF COUPLAND PASSION MINISTRY 108 Wathen St., Coupland, 512-856-2433Pastor 103 W. 1st St., 512-909-1907 Martin Garrison Adam Gusman, Minister encourage all of us to La Grange Eye Care EVANGELICAL FREE THE GREATER DAY CHURCH Pamela Solly, OD Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Bishop N. L. Eason, Pastor, Bishop Lewis Reese Asst. Pastor attend worship services. For friendly and caring service call 979-639-5104 1209 N. Ave. C, 512 826-3218, 512 247-8893 132 Hwy 95 South, 512-773-9558 T K dPt PAGE 6 TheELGIN COURIER Beat – ELGIN, TEXAS WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 2, 2020

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warrant. medication. arrested for possession of a a controlled substance and & U.S. Hwy 290—Acci- 10:15 p.m. 500 blk E controlled substance and taken to Bastrop County dent/major. Complainant July 30 5th St—Burglary. Com- taken to the county jail. jail. advised a four-vehicle col- 7:14 p.m. 1300 blk W U.S. plainant advised someone lision was blocking one Hwy 290—Forgery fraud. broke into her house, then July 31 August 3 of the westbound lanes of The business advised of a heard someone running 12:05 a.m. 600 blk Old 1:28 p.m. 800 blk S MLK the highway, as well as the July 28 possible fraudulent pre- out of the door in an un- McDade Rd—DUI/DWI. Blvd—Theft. Complainant turn lane. Emergency med- 4:29 p.m. 1300 blk W scription. The pharmacist known direction of travel. Caller advised a vehicle hit advised he is working on ical services were on scene U.S. Hwy 290—Theft. called other businesses, The complainant advised her car and left, badly dam- a home and noticed that and transported a patient Complainant advised two which also advised they her door was locked and aging her vehicle. The sus- tools have gone missing. to the hospital. A crash re- subjects shoplifted and left received the same pre- not damaged, so she was pect’s vehicle was located, Information was gathered port was made. the store. The complainant scriptions. Information unsure how it was opened. and standard field sobri- for a report. said one of the subjects had was received about the She was advised that police ety tests were performed. August 8 merchandise in her purse. name on the prescription would patrol the area. The subject was taken into August 4 9:36 a.m. 1300 blk W U.S. The subjects were seen and the description of the 11:59 p.m. Cleveland St custody, refusing to iden- 3:51 p.m. 200 blk Hall Hwy 290—Forgery fraud. and contacted at another subject dropping them off. & U.S. Hwy 290—Narcot- tify, then gave consent for St—Burglary. Complainant Complainant advised a advised her shed in the nearby business. One sub- All pharmacies were told ics. During a traffic stop, a a blood draw. The subject possible fraudulent pre- was taken to the hospital, backyard was tampered ject was arrested for the to call police when the sub- probable cause search was scription was being picked then arrested for driv- with and some of her be- theft, as well as a felony ject arrives to pick up the conducted. The driver was up later that morning, and ing while intoxicated and longings may be missing, the same person refilled taken to Bastrop County including her phone. Infor- the prescription at another jail. mation was gathered for a nearby business. A descrip- report. tion of the subject and the August 1 vehicle was given. Later Getting 5:12 a.m. 100 blk Watt August 5 that day, the caller advised Dr—Vehicle theft. Caller 3:01 p.m. 300 blk Wil- the subject is now in the advised his vehicle had liams St—Disturbance. drive-through. The suspect been stolen sometime over- Caller stated a subject took was located and detained, night; the vehicle was un- an unknown amount of and a probable cause locked and the keys were money from her, and she search was conducted. Fol- in it. Another vehicle on gave a description of the lowing an investigation, the premises was unlocked, subject. Contact was made the subject was arrested and items from that vehicle with the suspect, and a were on the ground. A re- criminal trespass warn- for possession of a penalty port was done. ing was issued. The com- group three controlled sub- 8:22 a.m. 400 blk N Hwy plainant did not want any stance and taken to Bas- Started Safely 95—Theft. Complainant further report taken at that trop County jail. advised someone broke time. 1:10 p.m. 200 blk Hall into their vehicle, leaving St—Burglary motor vehi- the doors open, and some- August 6 cle. Complainant advised one has gone through the 6:55 p.m. 100 blk Hillside some hand tools and a things in the vehicle. An Dr—Assault. Complainant backpack blower was sto- Call 811 before you dig. offense report was created. advised a subject wouldn’t len out of his truck, but was 2:51 p.m. 300 blk Hous- let her in the house, then not sure when it happened. When it comes to digging safely, you make the call. ton St—Disturbance. she pushed the com- Information was gathered Whether you’re working on a large excavation, or simply Complainant advised the plainant hard on her chest. for a report. The complainant’s boy- 7:51 p.m. 100 blk S Ave planting a tree in your yard, natural gas and utility line windows in the neighbor- ing house had been bro- friend then told her to hang C—Disturbance. Com- safety should always be job one – and that means ken and things were being up because they no longer plainant advised a subject calling 811 before you dig. Calling 811 helps you know thrown in the house. While needed police. was causing a disturbance police responded to the dis- and bothering his custom- where natural gas, electric, water and other under- turbance, one subject was August 7 ers. A criminal trespass ground lines are located. It also helps you avoid causing arrested for possession of 6:14 a.m. Red Elm Pkwy warning was issued. serious injuries, service interruptions, or possibly costly fines for damaged infrastructure. Make the call. It’s easy. It’s FREE. Respect the lines. Dig with care. After BASTROP COUNTY JAIL LOG all, safety is in your hands, but always on our minds. family/household member, Ricky Nolan—Sexual as- We’re investing in infrastructure, technology impede breath/circulation. sault. and services that help keep you safe. Dana Lynn Wright—Ag- Jose Sorteo—ICE de- gravated assault of a date/ tainee; public intoxication. More information on natural gas family/household with a Julio Alberto Sorteo-Ro- weapon. driguez—ICE detainee; safety is available at: August 21 public intoxication. CenterPointEnergy.com/Safety. Kenia Leigh Gar- August 22 cia-Muth—Abandon/en- Frenrick Lamont August 23 danger child, imminent Cathey—Unauthorized Diana Marie Brown— use of a vehicle. danger, bodily injury; as- Possession of a controlled David Allen Ervin—Re- sault, family violence. substance, penalty group sist arrest, search or trans- Rajanya Ghosh—Assault 1, greater than or equal to port; take weapon from an by contact. officer. 1 gram, less than 4 grams. Kanisha Marie Jones— Morris Anthony Lock- Donshad Carnella Driving while intoxicated, ett—City code violation; Cook—Driving while in- third or more. walked in roadway where toxicated, blood alcohol Rynoldo Charles Nel- sidewalk provided. concentration greater than son—Aggravated robbery; Nelson Roney Marti- or equal to 0.15. burglary of a vehicle; nez-Martinez—Fail to Francisco Lopez-Bau- unlawfully carrying a identify, giving false/fic- tista—Assault causes weapon. titious information; ICE bodily injury, family vio- ©2019 CenterPoint Energy 187119 Andrew Tuttle—Assault detainee. lence; ICE detainee.

Bastrop County Elected Offi cials 20-21 Salaries Pursuant to Vernon's Texas Codes Annotated Sec. 152.013b Bastrop County is publishing the following proposed changes in salary for elected offi cials: Footnotes: Other Compensation/Benefi ts in addition to Base Annual Compensation OFFICIAL PRESENT ANNUAL PROPOSED ANNUAL PRESENT - OTHER ANNUAL COMPENSATION OR PROPOSED - OTHER ANNUAL COMPENSATION TOTAL PROPOSED COMPENSATION COMPENSATION BENEFITS OR BENEFITS COMPENSATION County Judge 82,271 82,271 (1) (2) (3) (5) (6) 41,820 (1) (2) (3) (5) (6) 41,964 124,235 Commissioner, Pct. 1 78,044 78,044 (1) (2) 11,100 (1) (2)(3) 11,676 89,720 Commissioner, Pct. 2 78,044 78,044 (1) (2) (3) 14,364 (1) (2) (3) 14,556 92,600 Commissioner, Pct. 3 78,044 78,044 (1) (2) 11,100 (1) (2)(3) 11,676 89,720 Commissioner, Pct. 4 78,044 78,044 (1) (2) 11,100 (1) (2) 11,100 89,144 County Clerk 72,681 72,681 (1) (2) (3) 7,700 (1) (2) (3) 7,700 80,381 District Clerk 72,681 72,681 (1) (2) (3) 3,996 (1) (2) (3) 4,140 76,821 Justice of Peace, Pct. 1 58,749 58,749 (1) (2) 8,250 (1) (2) 8,250 66,999 Justice of Peace, Pct. 2 58,749 58,749 (1) (2) (3) 13,250 (1) (2) (3) 13,250 71,999 Justice of Peace, Pct. 3 58,749 58,749 (1) (2) (3) 13,250 (1) (2) (3) 13,250 71,999 Justice of Peace, Pct. 4 58,749 58,749 (1) (2) (3) 12,786 (1) (2) (3) 13,002 71,751 Tax Assessor/Collector 77,321 77,321 (1) (2) (3) 12,500 (1) (2) (3) 12,500 89,821 Treasurer 77,321 77,321 (1) (2) (3) 3,996 (1) (2) (3) 4,140 81,461 Constable, Pct. 1 44,046 44,046 (1) (2) (3) (4) 15,012 (1) (2) (3) (4) 15,204 59,250 Constable, Pct. 2 44,046 44,046 (1) (2) (3) (4) 16,236 (1) (2) (3) (4) 16,452 60,498 Constable, Pct. 3 44,046 44,046 (1) (2) (3) (4) 15,492 (1) (2) (3) (4) 16,182 60,228 Constable, Pct. 4 44,046 44,046 (1) (2) (3)(4) 12,804 (1) (2) (3) (4) 12,948 56,994 Sheriff 90,027 90,027 (1) (2) (7) 13,200 (1) (2) (3)(7) 13,788 103,815

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ACROSS 45 TX Dexter who sang 1234 1 Livingston is the “Pistol Packin’ Mama” TEXAS seat of this county 46 Pres. Trump claim: 5 5 In Concho County “____ news” CROSSWORD on U.S. 83 & 87 47 TXism: “_____ ‘__ up” 6 6 28th governor, Pat (gather) by Charley & Guy Orbison Morris ____ 49 Roman god of the sea 7 Copyright 2020 by Orbison Bros. 7 “what __ __ be 52 Jordan Akins pos. on 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 done?” the Houston Texans 53 elected co. prosecutor 8 TX’s country briefly 1617 18 19 20 First and Forever Paul and I began to (1861-65) (abbr.) 54 Oyster _____, TX Part II 9 a “no-no” in 2020 55 old Dallas area (2 wds.) 21 22 23 walk out when Grind pandemic Well the hard part was stopped Paul. “That new 16 TX-born actress, 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 over I had found Paul. In girl I see hanging on Capshaw the locker room after the 35 36 37 38 your arm, she’s off limits 18 how sound is trans- win there was cheering until after the champi- mitted in a room 39 40 4142 43 and all kinds of celebra- onship, women weaken 21 TXism: “get your tion. I felt sore even as legs. We’ve come to far ducks __ a row” 44 45 46 an 18-year-old kid. 22 “____ Star State” 58 sleep noise I wasted no time and to blow it all now.” 23 this Masterson had 47 48 49 50 51 59 Yoko ___ immediately asked Paul Paul wasn’t to content 1st gunfight in TX 60 British boy 52 53 54 about Marilyn. with what Coach Grind 24 “i.e.” (2 wds.) 61 “The eyes of 30 underneath settings “So, how’s things be- had told him, he and Texas ___ upon 55 56 57 P-1497 on a dining table you . . .” tween you and Marilyn?” Marilyn had only been 34 dir. from Mineola DOWN 13 old timers use _ 58 “Oh man, things are going out a couple of to New Boston ___ __ dominoes going great,” he said as weeks and Paul as good 35 TX company name 1 noted TX golf to play “42” 59 32 dove sound he pulled his pads off as he was in all sports, before H-E-B: “_ _ coach, Harvey 14 medical scan 33 thrown into chaos from his shoulders. “I ____ Grocery” 2 Ector County seat 15 Rush Limbaugh 60 38 TXism for “small had only gotten to sec- 36 TXism: “strike while 3 what the diner did network? pond” (2 wds.) can really see a real fu- ond base with Marilyn. 61 the ____ is hot” before exiting the 17 joined up with 40 Rangers drafted ture with a girl like her. Paul shrugged Grind 37 El Paso has statue restaurant (3 wds.) the military this Robb in 1987 The smile on his face away, then Grind had me convinced that of conquistador 4 earlier call sign for 19 TXism: “you ___ 41 father slammed Paul up against Juan de _____ Waco’s KBGO ____ that to the 27 Rice sports complex: 42 it’s placed on skin he wasn’t the kind to 39 Dallas’ “Old Red 9 “apiece” abbr. bank” (certain) “_____ Fieldhouse” for an EKG kill the girl he loved in the locker. Courthouse” was 10 Waco is the seat 20 Bob of 1946 “Rio 28 hit for TX-born 48 animal jaws cold blood, but could I be “Don’t screw with my built with this of this county Grande Raiders” Johnny Mathis: “___ 50 founding member wrong? title opportunity boy. I’ve material (2 wds.) 11 TXism: “brave 24 1993-94 Ranger ___ for Me to Say” of TX band Eisley: We sat there and just worked too long and too 43 deadly enough to eat in closer, Henke (init.) 29 Sam Houston _____ Sherri Du____ hard to get to this point. 44 TXism: “______a ____town cafe” 25 TXism: “no flies on in Huntsville is 67 51 ___ gallon hat talked for about half an enough to stoke a 12 TXism: “he could ___” (pretty girl) feet tall 56 _____ Gay carried hour about his and Mar- All I need now is for my sparrow” (small out ___ _ six- 26 TX summers are 31 Astro player and first atomic bomb ilyn’s relationship. star back to go and blow appetite) legged bobcat” not _ ___ of roses manager, Howe 57 underwater radar “Bryce! Wolf! What it all on some weekend the hell are you two high school floosy.” still doing in my locker This really bothered room?” It was Coach Paul. Paul broke from the • ANSWERS • ANSWERS • ANSWERS • Grind sharing with us his coach’s grip and together colorful words of encour- we just walked away. agement. “You know Marty, Last week Last week “You boys did great to- night, but it’s time to get someone really should

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Taylor office to by the parties to the undersigned within the time and in the manner Pursuant to Texas Estates Code Section 308.051(a), notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of DIANA KAY WILLIAMS were issued on the 25th day of the lives of people 512-352-3016 or via contract. prescribed by law. August, 2020, in Cause No. 11863 pending in the County Court of Bastrop County, Texas, to: with a variety of Round Rock office c/o: M. Elizabeth Raxter RICHARD LEE WILLIAMS. abilities. FULL, 512-388-1333. SPECIAL Attorney at Law Claims to be presented should be addressed to Independent Executor, Estate of DIANA KAY PART TIME & REQUEST P.O. Box 281 WILLIAMS at 107 W. 7th Street, Elgin, Texas, 78621. SUMMER PO- Ruddy’s Roofing. 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Box 281 (512) 281-3326 / Fax: (512) 281-5094 NEEDED. Are A SENIOR COU- cept ready to wear Lockhart, Texas 78644 [email protected] you interested PLE (Grandfather clothing & I also Telephone: (512) 398-6996 in getting paid and Grandmo- provide ready to Facsimile: (512) 668-4501 to give honest therly) in need to wear clothing for E-mail: [email protected] PUBLIC NOTICE RFB No.: 20BCP08H feedback on a rent a small house anyone in need, Bastrop County is requesting sealed bids for Transfer Station Retaining Wall business? Or or mobile home regardless of the All real estate advertised Repair Project. Copies of the request for bids may be obtained from the Bastrop you can do a re- long term in Elgin. reasons and no herein is subject to the County Purchasing Department website at https://www.co.bastrop.tx.us/page/pur. Federal Fair Housing Act, search/findings email djjapple01@ matter how close IMMEDIATE which makes it illegal to bids or by calling (512) 581-7110. Sealed bids must be received by the Bastrop Coun- in a company aol.com or call or far they live. I advertise any preference, ty Purchasing Off ice, which is located at 803 Pine Street, Room 101, Bastrop, Texas limitation, or discrimination 78602. Submissions can also be mailed to 804 Pecan Street, Bastrop, Texas 78602. within your area Damon 512-743- currently have a because of race, color, All submissions must be received by Bastrop County Purchasing Department no at adaptable 7182 or LeeAnne storage unit that I HELP NEEDED: religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national later than 2:00 PM, September 21, 2020. Sealed envelopes must be marked with; hours for $150 337-329-5816. am able to operate origin, or intention to make RFB#: 20BCP08H and the proposer’s company name. 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SCHOOL ... lunches passed 4-0; the students could receive Bluebonnet offices closed for Labor Day other three board mem- either in-person or re- From Page 1 Press release through the co-op’s website texting OUT to 85700. To bers lost electricity be- mote support. Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative at bluebonnet.coop. enroll, text BBOUTAGE fore the vote was taken The waiver must be Bluebonnet members to 85700 from a mobile our kids are taken care and were no longer in submitted two weeks Bluebonnet Electric Co- can report power outages phone or tablet and fol- of, whether they choose the Zoom call, leaving before Elgin ISD begins operative’s offices will be by calling 800-949-4414, low the prompts. Should remote or in-person, a quorum of the board in-person instruction closed Monday, Sept. 7, in or through the co-op’s an outage occur, Bluebon- and provide meals for to make the vote. and must show that at observance of Labor Day. mobile app or website at net personnel will be on the students that we least 40% of the high Bluebonnet members can bluebonnet.coop. Mem- call through out Labor Day serve.” High school in-person school students’ days access their account in- bers enrolled in Blue- weekend to restore power Elgin ISD chief fi- schedule set will be on campus, formation and make pay- bonnet’s Outage Alerts as quickly and safely as nancial officer Debra The school board also Duron said. ments during Labor Day can report an outage by possible. George said child nu- approved requesting The Texas Education trition staff will record a waiver for the high Agency (TEA) origi- which students are re- school to implement nally required schools ceiving meals, just like a hybrid schedule for to give families two they do during a regular high-schoolers in place options—completely school year. of 100% in-person in- online learning or For students attending struction once some stu- completely on-campus school remotely, meals dents return to campus. learning—as well as a can be picked up curb- Under Elgin High third optional hybrid side at any school cam- School’s plan, freshmen method where students pus; students don’t have and sophomores would would spend part of to get meals at their be in the A group, their time on cam- home campus. Parents while juniors and se- pus. Offering all three can pick up meals with- niors would be in the B schedules would be out the student present, group. Most weeks, the too difficult for Elgin but must provide the A group would be at the ISD, given its size and student’s ID number. school on Mondays and amount of staff, Duron This program would Tuesdays, while the B said. Then, TEA al- This graph shows the number of COVID-19 cases found in Bastrop County since begin the day after the group would come to lowed high schools to the end of June. The top rising line shows the number of cumulative cases since school board meeting campus on Wednes- replace the in-person the beginning of the pandemic, and the bottom line that curves up and down last Monday. days and Thursdays. option with the hybrid shows the trendline for the number of cases reported each day. The budget amend- Most Fridays would option upon approval of Image courtesy of Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management ment for the free be a choice day, where the waiver. COVID ... gathering and reporting with COVID-19 over the 13 From Page 1 data from nursing homes weeks of data reported so about the number of con- far, and six residents have Hookup firmed and suspected cases died due to the virus. Your Fishing As of Monday afternoon, of COVID-19 in residents According to CMS, the the MSA has 139 inpatients and staff. As of Monday, Elgin Nursing and Rehabil- Summertime means FISHING! in the region’s hospitals, data was available through itation Center is able to test with 52 patients in the the week ending on August or obtain resources to test intensive care units (ICU) 16 at data.cms.gov. all current residents, staff and 32 ventilators in use. At that time, the Elgin and personnel within the Last week, 172 people Nursing and Rehabilita- next seven days. Over the were in the hospital as in- tion Center had reported previous two weeks, the patients due to COVID-19, no new COVID-19 cases average time to receive a 63 patients were in the ICU among residents or staff, test result for a resident or and 40 ventilators were in as well as no new resi- staff member was between use. dent deaths attributed to three and seven days. The In May, the U.S. Centers COVID-19. A total of 36 facility had not performed for Medicare and Medic- residents and 17 staff mem- resident tests since the pre- aid Services (CMS) began bers have been confirmed vious report.

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