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Bastrop County announces COVID19 testing site.

Current criteria for getting a test include the presence of symptoms, exposure to others who have tested positive, as well as other high-risk factors identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Bastrop County drive-thru testing site ...

City Council Meeting

City Council Regular Virtual Meeting is on July 7th at 6PM. Members of the public wishing to submit their written comments on a listed agenda item must submit their comments by emailing bvega@ci.elgin.tx.us by 6:00 pm July 6, 2020. View the agenda here. T...

Ordinance requires Face Coverings

 full press release available here in English and Here in Spanish

City of Elgin Facilities Update

City of Elgin adjusts operations in response to rising cases of COVID-19. City Hall, Elgin Police Department, Municipal Court, Library are closed to the public until July 10. We encourage everyone to help slow the spread of COVID-19 by staying home if you...

COVID-19 Update

Due to significant and continuing increase in COVID-19 cases in the State of Texas, Dr. Walkes, Bastrop County Health Authority and Dr. Pompeyo Chavez, President Bastrop Lee County Medical Society ask the community to wear masks and practice social distan...

City of Elgin Update

City of Elgin Removes Jefferson Davis Highway Marker. Press release available in English here and Spanish here.

Business Operations Update

Governor Abbott issued Executive order GA-28 relating to the targeted response to the COVID19 disaster and the reopening of Texas. The full order can be viewed here and is available on our website under COVID19 Business Resources. Governor recomm...

COVID-19 Fatality Update

Additional information regarding the fatalities and recommended health guidance are available here in English and here in Spanish

City of Elgin Police Department

Status report for City of Elgin Police department is available here in English and here in Spanish 

4th COVID Death Confirmed

The Bastrop County Health Authority has confirmed the fourth local fatality from COVID-19. The individual was a 67-year old male from Del Valle, Bastrop County.  Full release here in English and Spanish 

City of Elgin Facilities Update

The City of Elgin shares the following operations update under the COVID19 Readiness Response modified Level IV

Development Services 

In order to discuss items with the Development Services Department please contact us at planninganddevelopment@ci....

3rd COVID Death Confirmed

“Know that the prayers of Bastrop County are with this family as they mourn their loss,” said Dr. Desmar Walkes, Bastrop County Health Authority.  “We strongly recommend that all Bastrop County residents, workers, st...

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...

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, ...

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...