Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Plus Luther Hotel updates, Elephant Rock petition, more

"...Music in the Park April 5-May 31, Elgin, www.elgintexas.gov..."

April 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Six Great Breweries Off the Beaten Path

In tumultuous times for Austin beer, these undersung gems are worth seeking out

"...or Circle (which also shuttered its brand-new taproom in Elgin for maximum pain). Friends & Allies, gone. Thirsty Planet,..."

March 1, 2024 Food Feature by Eric Puga

The Austin Chronic: How Worried Should Cannabis Users Be Over Paxton Suing Austin?

A Q&A with Congressman Greg Casar

"...that have decriminalized personal possession of marijuana: San Marcos, Elgin, Killeen, Denton, and, of course, Austin...."

Feb. 16, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Dog Toys and Puppy Sports Lead Our Recommended Community Events

Bucking broncos, drag vampires, and more highlights

"...We’ve been in the Elgin Butler Brick Company building for almost 33 years now..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

Ken Paxton Attacks Austin’s Lenient Marijuana Policy

Critics say it’s a distraction from the A.G.’s legal woes

"...demonized Austin and the nearby communities of San Marcos, Elgin, and Killeen, saying, “I will not stand idly by..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Why Austin Can’t Seem to Quit Its Despised Coal Plant

Locals continue to get coal for Christmas

"...LCRA and several local stakeholders, including the city of Elgin, private water utilities, and nonprofit Environmental Stewardship. Per the..."

Dec. 1, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin's Transportation Future: What Will It Look Like in 2033?

Highways, headless horsemen, and high-speed trains: The ghost of our transportation future

"...east from the convention center and eventually north to Elgin – could come later. ATP also lists extensions in..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Tesla Updates Travis County on Community Investments, “Ecological Paradise” Progress

Massive workforce development, still no data on water usage

"...climbed from 50 to 200, from Del Valle, Bastrop, Elgin, Manor, and Austin...."

Oct. 19, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Watch This: The Hushabyes Debut on Lindsey Verrill’s New New Sincerity Label

The Jenny Carson-led band premieres an ominous video for “Sleep”

"...and things get weird. It was a night in Elgin none of us will forget – especially the neighbors..."

Oct. 19, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Bid the sun farewell and enjoy a fall fair this October

"...Hogeye Festival Oct. 28, Elgin, www.elgintexas.gov..."

Oct. 5, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Circle Brewing Co. Closes; épicerie and Franklin Barbecue Bring the Brisketed Croissanty Brilliance; There’s a Coffee Festival and a Craft Brewers Festival and a Mediterranean Festival and – So Much Going On!

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...15 years. The company tried to expand operations to Elgin in May of this year, but financing proved insurmountably..."

Sept. 27, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Birdie’s Is Food & Wine’s Restaurant of the Year, Aviator Is Offering Free Pizza, El Alma’s Getting a Second Location, Radio Coffee & Beer Is Giving Away Topo Chico Mocktails, There’s Meewes News at Kitty Cohen’s, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...noon. This recently debuted location, the fifth for the Elgin-born local chain, offers 21 specialty pizzas available on gluten-free..."

Sept. 20, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Crosstalk: Good Looks Lose Tour Van in Serious Car Crash, And More Music News

KOKEFEST abruptly canceled, and Lucy 93.3 switched to Latin pop

"...costs as a driving force behind his move to Elgin. The news clip also broadcast results from the 2022..."

July 21, 2023 Music Column by Genevieve Wood

New Plans for Bastrop Film Studio Hope to Overcome Its Volatile History

Can new management help Spiderwood Studios rise again?

"...least, that's the vision for the new owners of Elgin's storied Spiderwood Studios 969...."

June 9, 2023 Screens Feature by Dex Wesley Parra

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Austin Record Convention, Cinco de Mayo Extravaganza, Pecan Street Festival, and UTOPiAfest lead our recommended shows this week

"...Tame Impala's touring bass guitarist comes to Elgin. Entry is free; RSVP via Eventbrite. The PointVarious Locations,..."

May 5, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Outlander Star Caitriona Balfe, Andor Creator Tony Gilroy Join ATX TV Festival Lineup

State of the industry panel also slated for June fest

".../ showrunner / executive producer / writer / director Elgin James, and cast members JD Pardo, Clayton Cardenas, Emilio..."

April 27, 2023 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Public Notice: Chill Out, America!

Too many stupid shootings; TGI 4/20

"...wrong car door in an H-E-B parking lot in Elgin...."

April 21, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Ahead of Farm Bill, Rep. Casar Taps Central Texas Farmers for Input

Roundtable discussion urges quicker loans, more land access, and easier paperwork

"...Bank and also has a small vegetable farm in Elgin, urged "access to working capital that does not require..."

April 21, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Lazarus' Second Location Works Hard So You Can Relax With a Beer

The new, North Loop location is Laz'r focused

"...future developers like St. Elmo (Walnut Bend), Circle Brewing (Elgin), and Austin Beerworks (Springdale). Not only for the businesses,..."

March 3, 2023 Food Feature by Eric Puga

As the Region Booms, Farmers Struggle to Feed Austin Locally

As the region booms, farmers struggle to feed Austin locally

"...Nearly a decade ago, Elgin resident Sue Beckwith, who serves as executive director of..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Feature by Chad Swiatecki

A Bit of History About the Chronicle Building

Little has changed with our building, which lies in the path of an expanded I-35

"...was built in 1957 as the headquarters of the Elgin-Butler Brick Co. Like Austin White Lime (the Robinson family),..."

Jan. 27, 2023 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Top 10 Austin Food News Stories of 2022

Restaurant closures, inflation woes, and cannabis wins

"...suit, including our very smart neighbors San Marcos and Elgin. Even better, on October 6, President Joe Biden pardoned..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Black Entrepreneur Talks About the Future of Cannabis

The cannabis industry to come

"...were on the ballot in Denton, San Marcos, Killeen, Elgin, and Harker Heights. All passed easily, with the slimmest..."

Dec. 2, 2022 News Feature by Leena Alali

Gifts for Green Buds

Cannabis reform, chill refreshments, and real cool prezzies

"...decriminalize low-level "marijuana" possession. Lovely neighbors San Marcos and Elgin (along with three other Texas cities) joined the forward..."

Dec. 2, 2022 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Take a Walk on the Wild Cider

Some local ciders and meads to honey up the apple of your eye

"...Elgin Meadery leans into the ancient beverage’s heritage with their..."

Oct. 13, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Leander Voted to Keep Cap Metro, but Will Manor and Lago Vista?

Cap Metro's on the ballot again

"...Manor's Cap Metro services include the 990 Manor/Elgin Express and an on-demand Pickup service. In August, people..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

Austin FC Fans Prepare to Pack the Trains on MetroRail

The Red Line turns Verde

"...to Giddings, and the future MetroRail Green Line to Elgin also will use them.) While those types of rail..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

The weather’s ideal to learn about Bob Dylan or see hot air balloons

"...Hogeye Festival Oct. 20-22, Elgin, www.elgintexas.gov/191/Hogeye-Festival..."

Sept. 30, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Eastside Trailer's Giant Spud Creations Are a Force to Be Reckoned With

The Southern fusion cuisine of Anything’s Baked Potato has earned its cult following

"...COVID, they went to Manor, Pflugerville, Round Rock, Hutto, Elgin … so a lot of our neighborhood is really..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Food Feature by Haris Qureshi

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Summer travel opportunities and news from all over Texas

"...Juneteenth Celebration June 10-11, Elgin, elgintx.com/194/juneteenth-festival..."

June 2, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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