Winter Storm Recovery Assistance

Disaster Assistance Information State of Texas  Información sobre asistencia en caso de desastre Estado de Texas   

HERE 

TDEM Survey Winter Storm Damage

Plumbing & Home Repair Resources Recursos para las Reparaciones del hogar y de Plomería

Bastrop County Long Term Recovery Team  website    

El Equipo de Recuperación a Largo Plazo del Condado de Bastrop 

Families can request assistance with repairs for their homes. Complete application La...

Elgin Resources for People

Resources List   in English and Spanish  here   

The overall resource for Bastrop County is the Bastrop County Long Term Recovery Team website 

Celebrating Black History Month

McShan’s Barbershop located at 101 Central Ave. S.H. McShan began as a young man cutting hair in the 1950’s at 14 Depot Street and became a Master Barber in 1964. “When I started haircuts were 50 cents,” said McShan...

Celebrating Black History Month

Plumbing Resources

Plumbing resources 2/24/21 see here in English and Spanish 

Governor’s Office Scam and Price Gouging Alert 2-24-21

“Price gouging and scams will continue to emerge from this winter storm state of emergency. Details on identifying emergency related scams, such as fake home repair contractors and fake charities, and price gouging on essential goods and service...

MRES for distribution 2-23-21

The Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management has received Meals Ready to Eat (MREs) for distribution. The MREs will be distributed today until 5pm or while supplies last:

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗰𝘁 𝟰  𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 ...

Disaster Recovery Resources 2-23-21

Resources English and Spanish 

Library Computers open for reservations 2-23-21 noon

Computer appointments can be made email  library@ci.elgin.tx.us or call 512-281-5678. Library operating under curbside service for books, regular printing, faxing, and materials checkouts.  https://www.elgintx.com/240/Public-Library&...

COVID-19 Update

COVID19 information and cases in Bastrop County here http://ow.ly/vtHT50BYF9Z and Travis County here http://ow.ly/hkC450BYF9X Bastrop County Health Authorities have a sign up process to be put on the waiting list for th...

Temporary Reduction Trades Permit Plumbing 2-22-21 5PM

details here English and Spanish  

Utility Billing Announcement 2-22-21 4:30PM

Utility billing announcement in English and Spanish  

Message from the City Manager 2-22-21 3PM

Message from the City Manager   English   Spanish   

CITY OF ELGIN ANNOUNCES END OF BOIL WATER NOTICE

Full release here in English and SpanishCITY OF ELGIN ANNOUNCES END OF BOIL WATER NOTICE   Elgin, Texas - After completing the required water quality sampling in compliance  with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, ...

CITY OF ELGIN ANNOUNCES END OF BOIL WATER NOTICE

full release here   

CITY OF ELGIN ANNOUNCES END OF BOIL WATER NOTICE

After completing the required water quality sampling in compliance  with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, City of Elgin determined that the Boil W...

water system update 2-21-218PM

Water System Update 2-21-21 8PM 

Repairs COMPLETE for North Avenue F water main leak.  Boil Water Notice remains in effect: boil for at least 2 minutes water to be used for drinking, cooking, and brushing teeth, allow to cool bef...

Water System Update 2-21-21 4PM

Water System Update 2-21-21 4PM 

North Avenue F water main leak. Residents East 2nd to 5th street on N. Avenue F may have interrupted water service. There are several clamps on this main, crews plan to replace the section with the leak. Estimated ...

COE Trash and Recycling Collection Update 2-21-21 3:45PM

COE Trash and Recycling Collection Update  2-21-21 3:45PM  

Waste Management conducted commercial pick up services Sunday, February 21, 2021.   Collection services resume for all residential and commercial accounts for Trash ONLY...

Boil Water Notice Update 2-21-21 2:45PM

Boil Water Notice Update 2-21-21 2:45PM  

Boil Water Notice – City of Elgin has submitted water samples in accordance with  TCEQ requirements in order to lift the boil water requirement.  Boil Water Notice remains in ef...

Disaster Declaration Apply for FEMA Assistance 2-21-21 1PM

  Release here   

Conserve Water and Report leaks 2-21-21 1PM

CONSERVE WATER – REPORT LEAKS If you don’t have water service and or good pressure – you probably have a leak – Look for leaks.    Take Action Immediately – leaks negatively impact the ov...

Governor Abbott, TDEM Urge Texans To Submit Self Reporting Damage Survey

For Immediate Distribution Governor’s Office  | (512) 463-1826

Governor Abbott, TDEM Urge Texans To Submit Self Reporting Damage Survey - Link to full release  Here  

Bottled and Non-Potable Water Distribution throughout Bastrop County 2-21-21 Updated 9:45AM

Bottled and Non-Potable Water Distribution throughout Bastrop County 2-21-21 Updated 9:45AM  

BOTTLED WATER DISTRIBTUION: Bastrop County has finally received its long-awaited delivery of bottled water for distribution to its residents. Please rema...

Water System Update 2-21-21 9:45 AM

Water System Update 2-21-21 9:45 AM  

City of Elgin continues to produce, treat and distribute water. Elevated tanks have water in the bowls.  While there is increasing pressure and levels, the system is not at optimum fire suppr...

Elgin Farmers Market mini market Sun. 21 10AM-12PM

Elgin Farmers Market mini market Sun. 21 10AM-12PM Veterans Memorial Park 109 Depot St. will have meat, eggs, baked goods & canned veggies confirmed. Fresh veg unlikely given the recent weather.

 El Mini Mercado de agricultores de Elgin (Elgin...

Water Distribution Bastrop County 2-21-21 NOON

Water Distribution Bastrop County 2-21-21 NOON 

Bastrop County Bottled water distribution begins at 12:00 noon Sunday, February 21

Elgin Recreation Center    361 N Hwy 95

Drive-thru pickup    The county is being a...

Water System Update 2-21-21 8:15AM

Water System Update 2-21-21 8:15AM  

City of Elgin continues to produce, treat and distribute water. Throughout the community there should be improved water pressure.   Boil water notice remains in effect – boil for at least 2 m...

Water System Update 2-20-21 8:15 PM

Water System Update 2-20-21 8:15PM  

City of Elgin continues to produce, treat and distribute water. The City is actively working to fix the leak on Avenue B. and to bring another well online. Failure to conserve and identify leaks will delay the ...

Water System update 2-20-21 3PM

Water System update 2-20-21 3PM 

City of Elgin continues to produce, treat and distribute water.   Leaks at households or businesses have critical negative impact on the system. Check for leaks, turn off leaks at the source or call for &a...

Bulk water First Presbyterian 2-20-21 @3pm

First Presbyterian Church 303 N Avenue C 2nd location for bulk water 3PM - 5PM Saturday February 20 bring your own container. Water, warmth, a cup of coffee, or a bench where you can sit and stare at nothing, we will be here masked up and ready to welcome...

water Delivery update 2-20-21 1:25PM

The City of Elgin has approximately 60,00 gallons of bottled water set for delivery.  We have not information at this time as to when it will arrive in Elgin.    Updates will be provided when available.   

La ci...

Water System update 2-20-21 12PM

Water update 

Water System update 2-20-21    12:00 PM           

City of Elgin is continuing to produce and distribute water.  Found a water line break on Lexington an...

Water Service update 2-20-21 8:30AM

link here to document 

Water System update 2-20-21 8:30am 

City of Elgin is continuing to produce and distribute water. Identified a well malfunction and repaired.  Continuing to identify & repair leaks. Conserve water to supp...

Water System Update 2-20-21 8:30am

Water System update 2-20-21 8:30am 

City of Elgin is continuing to produce and distribute water. Identified a well malfunction and repaired.  Continuing to identify & repair leaks. Conserve water to support the system refilling and pr...

Bulk water distribution 2-20-21

Water service update 2-19-21 9pm

Water service update 2-19-21 9pm  

Operations and pumping have continued throughout the day at the water plant.   The entire water system is recovering from being completely drained which is a rare occurrence and there is not really a way...

Water system update 2-19-21 6:45pm

Water system Update 2-19-21 6:45PMCity of Elgin is producing water. Important to conserve water until the towers can be fully restored. City crews are actively pursuing any potential leaks or main breaks and immediately addressing repairs. The main break ...

Water update 2-19-21 2:30pm

Water update 2-19-21 2:30pm  

The Elgin water system trying to keep up with demand, unknown leaks and main breaks,  are impacting availability.  For example, an elevated tower was at 20 feet and went down to 7 feet.   I...

Water Main break

February 19, 2021 12:45pm 

Significant Main Break North Avenue F  affecting residents from approximately  2^nd street to 5^th street on the east side of railroad tracks.  It will be isolated to preserve elevated storage. &...

Water service update

Water service update 2-19-2021 11:30am

Water treatment plant continues to operate.  Water main breaks are expected as the system comes online and will affect the stabilization of the system and availability to users.  We are actively test...

City Hall Phone System Operational

City Hall Phone system is operating this morning 2-19-2021 

El sistema telefónico del Ayuntamiento está funcionando esta mañana 19-21-2021

Water Service update

Water Treatment Plant Update February 19, 2021 8am 

Electric service has been restored to the water treatment plant and operations were able to continue uninterrupted through the night. By 4am, approximately 1/4 of town starting ...

Water treatment plant update 2-19-21 12:15AM

Elgin update 2-19-2021 12:01am Water treatment plant has power and is in operation. Crews have performed pre distribution checks and are monitoring water production. As water returns to the system users may see red or brown water due to naturally accruing...

Water Treatment plant update 2-19-2021 12:05AM

Utility Payments Credit Card Payments suspended

Utility bill payments with credit cards are suspended immediately due to a system conversion.  Other acceptable forms of payment are Cash Check or money order.  Email Dodie with question or to make arrangements for payment  dnav...

Water Treatment Plant Update Overview

Update Water Treatment Plant Overview  in English and Spanish  here 

Water Treatment plant update

Elgin Water treatment plant update 2-18-2021 8pm 

The City of Elgin water treatment plant has been offline since Wednesday morning at 7am, due to a lack of electricity.  Oncor is working to repair the power source.  They have tol...

Trash service update Friday February 19, 2021

Waste Management will not run routes Friday February 19. They plan to be back on regular schedule beginning Monday. Waste Management no ejecutará rutas el viernes 19 de Febrero. Planean volver al horario regular a partir del lunes.

Bottled water Distribution

If you do not have drinking water – City of Elgin has obtained a limited amount of bottled water that will be distributed at the Elgin Recreation Center 361 North Hwy. 95.  One case of water per vehicle, while supplies last.   ...

Water Service Update 2-18-2021 noon

Water service update February 18, 2021 NOON in English and Spanish at this link 

Read on...

ONCOR Service Update

ONCOR Provided the following Service update available English  Spanish  

Water Service Update

City of Elgin Water service Update  February 17, 2021 Oncor crews are not on site and are not expected to be on site until morning.  Oncor notified the city that their heavy trucks which were enroute to Elgin are stuck in the sn...

Boil Water Notice

City of Elgin  is notifying customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc.). Notice here in English and Spanish

Water Service and Operations update

City of Elgin Water Service and Operations update English and Spanish 

Notifications during Extreme Winter Weather Situation

Notifications during Extreme Winter Weather Situation week of February 14, 2021February 17, 2021 at 9:30am    

Available here in English and Spanish 

Rec Center, Water Service and Emergency Calls

The Elgin Recreation Center does not have water service and will not be opened as a warming shelter this evening. Emergency resources available Austin Disaster Relief Network at 512-806-0800, Travis County Hotline at 512-304-4233, Elgin Police Department ...

water leak repair and operations update

A water main break on Avenue C is being repaired.  Water pressure and availability may be impacted city wide as we complete repairs.   

Emergency Calls only to Police department.   They do not have information about when...

Successful COVID19 Vaccine Clinic Held in Elgin

The Bastrop County COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic held today at the Elgin Recreation Center was a great success with over 500 people receiving the vaccine. You can sign up for the COVID19 vaccine at Www.covac.info Thank you to all the volunteers and to Meyers El...

OnePointe Solutions Annual Job Fair

OnePointe Solutions is hosting their annual job fair on Friday March 5, 2021 from 12 PM-6 PM and  Saturday March 6, 2021 from 8 AM – 1PM at their office located at 1112 Swenson Blvd Elgin, Texas 78621 to attend. 

Utility Billing Announcement

Utility billing has transitioned into a new system, you can now make online payments here.

Business Operations under COVID19 update

Based on the information Bastrop County Judge Paul Pape received from Texas Department of State Health Services,  Trauma Service Area O has had seven consecutive days in which the number of COVID-19 hospitalized patients as a percentage of total ...

Bulk Trash Week

The next bulk trash is the first week of March and is serviced on your scheduled trash day. Items may be placed at curb two days before, no earlier than 5PM; any items that aren't serviced must be removed no later than 7AM the day after collectio...

Business Operations Reduction due to COVID19

Details  English and Spanish

COVID19 Vaccine Information 12-31-2020

Who’s getting the vaccine now?  If you are a front-line healthcare worker or resident of a long-term care facility, you are eligible now to receive the vaccine, since December 14. This group is considered Phase 1A.  If you are ...