Holiday by the Tracks!

Ring in the holidays with a downtown celebration that will fill you with the spirit of the season.  On Saturday, December 5^th, young and old can enjoy pictures with Santa Claus, downtown shopping, a holiday Bazaar and more in downtown Elgin.  The day includes the River Valley Farmers Market, pictures with Santa Claus, the Quanah Parker Exhibit at Depot Museum, shopping and restaurant specials throughout downtown.  Jamie Hausladen, chairperson for Holiday by the Tracks, shared "the day promises to be great fun with something for everyone in our beautiful downtown!"  The River Valley Farmers’ Market will have fresh produce and baked goods available, in addition to handmade arts and crafts, unique items and one of a kind creations by artists from the Central Texas area.  Live music and entertainment throughout the day will spread more holiday cheer. 

The Elgin Volunteer Fire Department sponsors the Lighted Christmas Parade at dusk through downtown and a Live Nativity produced by St. Peter’s Lutheran Church follows the parade in Veterans Memorial Park downtown.   The parade is a collection point for the Blue Santa Toy Drive.   Bring an unwrapped new toy and help fill the trailers in the parade.  Toys are wrapped and distributed to local children in need through the Elgin Police Department.  Held at dusk the parade presents a magical lighted wonderland and Santa Claus waving from an antique fire engine through downtown Elgin.  The St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Live Nativity follows the parade at Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Elgin on Depot Street.  The Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Board, and City of Elgin Community Development Department organize Holiday by the Tracks as a community celebration of the holidays.  A complete schedule can be found at www.elgintx.com.    
 
Elgin is home to two Christmas tree farms, both of which have gift shops, games for the kids, and beautiful scenery.  Elgin Christmas Tree Farm and Evergreen Christmas Tree Farm are locally owned and operated and are open throughout the fall and winter months.  Visit www.evergreen-farms.com and www.elginchristmastreefarm.com.  Down Home Ranch, located just east of Elgin, offers a holiday store and home grown poinsettias. Visit www.downhomeranch.org.  

Celebrate the holidays in Elgin and remember when you Shop Elgin First, you are supporting the businesses and organizations that make Elgin a great place to live!  

We hope you will take some time to look around our City of Elgin Website and let us know what you think!  Read more at  News Flash

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The sights and sounds of Christmas are all around us as the season swings into full gear. Elgin is home to world famous Sausage, Christmas tree Farms, and many organizations that are dedicated to sharing holiday cheer with those less fortunate. The Volunteer Fire Department Lighted Christmas Parade, held on Saturday at dusk, includes a great variety of lighted entries from floats to horses.  And it is a collection point for toys for the Blue Santa program.  In partnership with the Elgin Police department the toys collected are wrapped and distributed to local children in need.  As Texans, we are already proud of our state, but when you are from Elgin, you get to enjoy the added bonus of being the Sausage Capital of Texas.  Nothing compares to ordering Elgin sausage and having it shipped to friends and family around the country or simply bringing a plate of it to the office holiday party.  Two of the largest Christmas tree farms in Bastrop County are in Elgin.  Folks come from all over the greater Austin area to visit our Christmas tree farms where they make holiday memories together.  Free pictures with Santa Claus throughout December at downtown businesses, Christmas window displays, and a holiday concert all add to the joy of the holiday season. Our local businesses and organizations are helping make beautiful holiday memories for thousands of folks in Elgin and throughout the Austin area.  

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Businesses may submit their information for a FREE listing in the City of Elgin Business Directory by completing the Directory Request Form.  If you have any questions or need assistance please contact the Website Administrator at: 512-281-5724 or smac@ci.elgin.tx.us                                                                                                           

Elgin ISD Libraries are open Monday's
From 4 - 7 pm. The public is welcome and can set up individual accounts to check out books. 

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Walk or Bike to School Day

Elgin ISD And the City of Elgin are promoting another Walk to School day on Wednesday, December 9.  Neidig Elementary,  Elgin Elementary, Elgin Middle School and Elgin High School have new sidewalks that provide safe routes to school for many of the students at those campuses.  Use this opportunity to check out the option of a safe route for your student and see if walking or biking will work for your family.  Booker T Washington Elementary school will be celebrating with morning recess and walking the track on campus.  

This is a great opportunity to review safe walking and biking practices with your family, and to remind us all about safe transit in general.  As a driver, choose to practice no texting or phone calls while you are driving, look for pedestrians and cyclists, and remember to stop when a school bus is loading or unloading.  Walking is one of the best things we can do to improve and maintain our health.  Everyone can take advantage of the sidewalks around town and find a favorite safe route!  For more information visit: Texas Safe Routes

TRASH TALK - Reduce - Reuse - Recycle

For information on City of Elgin trash service, recycling, & bulk waste see our website.

Upcoming Bulk Dates - Tuesday, December 1, 15 and 29.
Tires, Whole Trees, Construction Debris, and/or Piles over 3 cubic yards Do NOT Qualify for bulk pick up. These items must be disposed of by the resident. 

Links to information for trash and recycling services in the surrounding areas are also available.  For an interactive site that allows you to find resources for disposing of recyclables and hazardous waste items visit  Keep Bastrop County Beautiful

Pets or Pests - We can help

Visit our Animal Control web page to read all about finding lost pets, reporting pest problems or pet concerns, pet care and more. 

To request assistance from the Animal Control Officer call the Elgin Police Department at 512-285-5757.

Air Quality Awareness!

Please consider signing up for Air Quality Alerts and Ozone Action Alerts and download the AirNow app. For More information visit our website.
 
Learn how residents and businesses across Central Texas can “Be Air Aware”:Explore additional information at Air Quality Resources - CapCoG.