Countywide · November 3, 2026
Today is Election Day
Polls are open 7 am to 7 pm. A voter can use any Election Day location in the county.
Election Day
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Election night
Election night
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Commissioners Court
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The October 26 agenda is posted. The minutes are not, so the three decisions are not written yet.
Community Impact · November 3, 2026
Dock Jackson unseats Bastrop County judge in close race
All results are unofficial until canvassed
Community Impact · November 3, 2026
See early voting results for 8 U.S. House races throughout Central Texas
Around the county
All newsKXAN · November 2, 2026
Data centers, government transparency drive Bastrop County judge race
Elgin Courier · Elgin · November 3, 2026
Stabbing reported at Elgin High
Elgin Courier · November 3, 2026
Former councilwoman appointed to Ward 4 vacancy
Elgin Courier · Smithville · November 3, 2026
Smithville council debates affordable housing, VFD fees
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This weekend
Friday to SundayFriday, November 6
Outdoors · Elgin
Slow Flow with Melodie at Elgin Recreation Center
Outdoors · Elgin
Fit & Strong! with Melodie at the Elgin Recreation Center
Arts · Bastrop
F.A.M.E. Days: Gratitude & Community Traditions
Saturday, November 7
Arts · Bastrop
Bastrop Art Fest at the Museum
Health · Elgin
Tai Chi for Martial Arts with Boaz at Elgin Recreation Center
Education · Elgin
Writing for Mental Health
Sunday, November 8
Coming up
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Government and public notices
Services and contactsBastrop County Commissioners Court · November 1, 2026
Commissioners Court calendar
Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management · October 31, 2026
Outdoor burning status
Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management · October 20, 2026
Emergency alerts need a signup
Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management · October 15, 2026
What a legal burn still has to follow
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