We're Hiring!

The City of Elgin is hiring for part-time Front Desk positions at Rec. Center. Click here for more information or to apply.

Guidance from Office of the Texas Governor

Recommendations for Individuals from Office of the Texas Governor: Six feet separation from individuals not in the same household. Self-Screen and stay home if you have symptoms of COVID19 or are sick. Wash hands frequently and or use hand sanitizer. Use ...

Nursing Home Facilities COVID-19 Test Results

The Bastrop County Health Authority and the Office of Emergency Management have been monitoring the nursing home facilities in Bastrop County. The results of a recent survey for the COVID-19 virus showed one positive out the 94 tests taken. The person wit...

Juneteenth Parade & Festival and Western Days Parade and Festival cancelled

 These are historic annual events that are important to the community and enjoyed by all who attend and participate. As difficult as they were to make, these decisions by the organizers were the correct ones: as they were focused  on the...

Test Results Bastrop County Random COVID19 testing

Last week the Bastrop County Health Authority, in cooperation with the Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management, conducted random COVID-19 testing at 8 locations around Bastrop County. Samples were taken from volunteers who saw the collection tent an...

Medical Services in Elgin

Medical care available in Elgin – Telehealth options are available at local clinics, please seek help and save trips to the emergency room for medical emergencies. Clinic info here. 

Free Books for All Ages

Free books and activity packets available this week at the Public Library and the Recreation center. Materials at each location are in plastic bins. Please take items to use for your family so that we will have enough materials for many families. Remember...

Uninsured? Free virtual doctors visits are available

Uninsured?  Free virtual doctors visits are available through the Smithville Clinic.  Thank you for slowing the spread of COVID19 by limiting essential trips to one member of your household, wearing cloth face coverings, practicing socia...

Elgin Police Department

Chief South swears in Officer Todd Johnson. Providing essential services, Elgin PD is moving forward during the COVID19 pandemic. Thank you for slowing the spread of COVID19 by limiting essential trips to one member of your household, wearing cloth face c...

Elgin Main Street Board Advertising Assistance Program

Elgin Main Street Board offers Advertising Assistance program for downtown businesses  here

Public Schools in Bastrop County closed for remainder of school year

Bastrop county public schools to remain closed for remainder of school year.  Information in English here and in Spanish Here  

Bastrop County reports 2nd death due to COVID19

 The individual was a 56-year-old male from an unincorporated area of Bastrop County. Joint statement available here in English and in Spanish

Park Facility Update

Parks are open - no group gathering. Cloth face covers and social distancing required. Sport courts and restrooms are closed. please follow COVID19 precautions and help stop the spread

TXDOT Update

Sunday 4/19/20 Texas Materials Company will start work on the 1.6 million dollar paving project on US 290 through Elgin from SH 95 N to SH 95S. The project will repair those areas that are failing and will mill out all of the existing surface and will rep...

Essential Services - Elgin Streets Department

Elgin Streets Department serving you, using proper PPE – thank you for using cloth face coverings, making only essential trips with one member of your household, practicing social distancing, and washing your hands!

We're Open - Shop Elgin

Essential Services - Elgin Police Department

Elgin Police Department serving you, using proper PPE – thank you for using cloth face coverings, making only essential trips with one member of your household, practicing social distancing, and washing your hands!

Thank You Elgin Streets Department

Thank you Elgin Streets Department for providing essential services to our community. Let’s continue to work together during the COVID19 Crisis – stay home, essential trips by one member of your household, wear a cloth mask, wash your ...

Thank You Waste Services

Thank you Waste Services for providing essential services to our community. Let’s continue to work together during the COVID19 Crisis – stay home, essential trips by one member of your household, wear a cloth mask, wash your hands, pra...

We're Open - Dine Elgin

Check out this list for options to go curbside pickup Dine Elgin - at this link here

Thank You Elgin Water & Wastewater Department

Thank you Elgin Water and Wastewater Department for providing essential services to our community. Let’s continue to work together during the COVID19 Crisis – stay home, essential trips by one member of your household, wear a cloth mas...

Bastrop County 26 COVID-19 cases, 12 are in Elgin

The Bastrop County Health Department has confirmed today eight (8) new COVID-19 positive-test cases over the past two days, bringing the revised total of all such cases in Bastrop County to twenty-six (26).  Seven (7) of these eight new cases are...

Thank you Fire Workers

Thank you Acadian Ambulance

Thank you Acadian Ambulance for providing essential services to our community. Let’s continue to work together during the COVID19 Crisis – stay home, essential trips by one member of your household, wear a cloth mask, wash your hands, ...

Thank you Grocery Store Workers

Thank you Grocery Store Workers for providing essential services to our community. Let’s continue to work together during the COVID19 Crisis – stay home, essential trips by one member of your household, wear a cloth mask, wash your han...

Thank You Health Care Workers

Thank you Health Care Workers for providing essential services to our community. Let’s continue to work together during the COVID19 Crisis – stay home, essential trips by one member of your household, wear a cloth mask, wash your hands...

Bastrop County COVID-19 Order #1 A

“Today I have amended my Bastrop County COVID-19 Order #1 to include additional measures as we continue the fight to slow the spread of this deadly virus.…” From the Office of Bastrop County Judge Paul Pape

1. All parks in Ba...

Thank You Elgin Police Department

Thank you Elgin Police Department for providing essential services to our community. Let’s continue to work together during the COVID19 Crisis – stay home, essential trips by one member of your household, wear a cloth mask, wash your h...

Family Crisis Center Hotline

Are you or a loved one experiencing stalking, sexual violence, or dating or domestic violence? The Family Crisis Center’s hotline is available, call 512-303-7755. For other mental health resources click here and refer to the Resources for People...

Mental Health Support Line

Grocery Delivery for Seniors

1. HEB Favor Senior Support– available to seniors 60+ in a select vicinity from a curated list of select products. Reach out to the HEB Favor Senior Support Line at 1-833-397-0080. HEB Favor Fees May Apply.2. HEB Curbside with Volunteer Delivery...

Wear a Face Covering When Out in Public

THE CDC RECOMMENDS WEARING A FACE COVERING WHEN OUTSIDE THE HOMEEasy-to-make own sew or no-sew face covering instructions online

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Dr. Desmar Walkes, Bastrop County Health Authority, recommend using fa...

Agricultural Loan Guarantee

Financial program information for farming and ranching operations or an agriculture-related business available here.

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Bastrop County First Death COVID-19

The Bastrop County Health Authority has confirmed the first local death from the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual was a 58-year-old male from Elgin, in northern Bastrop County.   “This troubling news hits close to home,&...

Emotional, Behavioral & Mental Health Resources

Emotional, behavioral and mental health resources are available look under Resources for People at this link here.

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Travis County COVID19 Dashboard

The Travis County COVID-19 Public Health Dashboard is available here 

Bastrop County COVID19 Dashboard

Bastrop County has a COVID19 Impact for Bastrop County and Surrounding cities dashboard available. The number of COVID confirmed cases is updated daily at 10am.  Click here 

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Social Distancing Elgin Style

Social Distancing Elgin Style

Park Facility Update

Permitting & Construction Status in Elgin under COVID19

The City of Elgin is continuing to issue development permits and allow construction on all job sites related to any development whether this be new construction or repairs. Compliance with Executive Orders issued by the Governor, including but not limited...

Elgin Stay Home-Stop the Spread of COVID-19

Residents are strongly advised to stay at home and leave their residence for only essential errands or to perform essential work; and to continue Social Distancing protocols and proper hygiene. Read the full document in English here. Read in Spanish here....

Bastrop County COVID-19 Order #1 and Update

Order for Bastrop County residents asking everyone to Stay Home and Stay Safe from COVID-19. Read the County Order #1 here. Read the County Update 3-30-20 here.

Working together to flatten the curve

Working together to flatten the curve

Elginites Helping Elginites

All of our local Food Pantries are in need of assistance. At this time the easiest way to assist is by financial donations. These funds will be used to purchase items from the Capitol Area Food Bank and stock the pantry shelves. If a monetary donation is ...

Utility Billing

For utility bills, the City will work with those needing extensions or payment plans on a case-by-case and demonstrated needs basis, click here for more information.

Local Business Operations Updates during COVID-19

Under COVID-19 many local businesses have updated hours or available services, check out the list here.

UPDATE: Second COVID-19 Case Bastrop County

To read the full statement in English click here, for Spanish click here.

Symptoms of Coronavirus or Something Else?

More information about COVID-19 symptoms from the CDC website here .

Need Wifi?

Free internet is available at the Elgin Public Library Parking Lot and at Advocacy Outreach (you must call to make an appointment 512-281-4180)

Bastrop County Test Center FAQ

View FAQs on Bastrop County Test Center click here.

COVID-19 City Operations Update 03/20/2020

Click here to view the latest update on city operations. 

Restaurant Options during COVID-19

Click here to view a full list of to-go, drive-thru & carry-out options.

Avoid sewer backups in your home or business

To avoid sewer backups in your home or business, City staff would like to remind you that only toilet paper should be flushed into the sewer system.

Elgin Municipal Court Cancelations

Regarding COVID-19, court dates and hearings are canceled for March and April. Operations will continue via telephone and mail. Click here for detailed information.

COVID-19 Detailed Information

For detailed information regarding the novel Coronavirus, click here.

City Of Elgin facilities closed to the public

IMPORTANT: ALL City of Elgin Facilities are closed to the public until further notice - City of Elgin COVID-19 readiness plan approved by City Council March 17, 2020.  

Paying Utility Bills

Utility bills can be paid online or by utilizing our drive thru window at City Hall. Drive thru hours are M-F 8AM to 4:30PM. You can pay online here.

Junk Vehicle Initiative

In recent years the City has experienced an unsightly accumulation of junked vehicles in many neighborhoods that became a concern for both residents and city officials. In response, the City began a city-wide effort last May through its Police and Code En...

Residential Recycling and Waste Collection Schedule for 2020

2020 Recycling and Waste Collection Schedule. Showing where to place your containers, acceptable recyclable materials and non-acceptable recycling materials. Click here to view the full PDF.

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