🌱 Wildcats head to Missouri City for Thursday's playoff opener
Elgin, Texas Patch AM: a 3 min readCheers Elgin! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Wildcats head to Missouri City for Thursday's playoff opener
- Where Elgin veterans can find benefits help and community support
- Elgin backs alcohol sales measure as Bastrop County elects new judge
Also on today's calendar: Game Day and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Clouds yielding to sun, with a high of 76 and low of 57 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunny; pleasant, less humid, temps: high: 77, low: 50.
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Elgin secures playoff position on senior night (elgincourier.com) — Elgin's Wildcats are headed to the football playoffs after a 59-0 senior-night win over Navarro on Nov. 6. They face Fort Bend Crawford on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 6 p.m. at Hall Stadium in Missouri City, entering the postseason with a 4-6 overall record. 
• 12 resources for Bastrop County veterans (communityimpact.com) — Elgin veterans and eligible family members can get help applying for benefits through appointment-based services from the Bastrop County Veterans Service Office. For ongoing support closer to home, Elgin’s VFW Post 6115 offers counseling, job placement assistance and educational resources, alongside monthly meetings and community events.
• Blue wave washes over Bastrop County (elgincourier.com) — About 80% of Elgin voters supported an alcohol sales measure, according to a Bastrop County election roundup that also reports broad support for similar measures countywide. In the county judge race, Democrat Dock Jackson defeated Republican incumbent Gregory Klaus by 1,076 votes. Results remain unofficial until canvassed.
📸 Around Elgin
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Adult Co-ed Kickball League with Elgin Parks & Rec →
Elgin Memorial Park Softball Field, 1127 Main Street, Elgin
Thursday November 12
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Other local events
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Game Day →
Elgin Public Library, 404 N Main Street, Elgin
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Fiber Arts and Friends →
404 N Main Street, Elgin
10:00 am -
Sip Shop & Stroll (2nd Thursdays) →
Downtown Elgin, Elgin
5:00 pm -
You Matter →
Elgin Public Library, 404 N Main Street, Elgin
6:00 pm -
Little Learners →
404 N Main Street, Elgin
10:30 am -
Cooking Club →
Elgin Public Library, 404 N Main Street, Elgin
12:00 pm -
Teen Takeover →
Elgin Public Library, 404 N Main Street, Elgin
5:00 pm -
Stars & S’mores Night 2026 with Elgin Parks & Recreation →
361 N. HWY 95, Elgin -
Writing for Mental Health →
Elgin Public Library, 404 N Main Street, Elgin
10:00 am -
Sensory Storytime →
Elgin TX
10:30 am -
BIPOC Book Club →
Chemn Cafe, 114 N Main St, Elgin
2:00 pm
Thursday November 12
Friday November 13
Saturday November 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Manor. Apply here.
- America's Swimming Pool Co. posted a job opening for Pool Maintenance Technician in Pflugerville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elgin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Manor
- 20136 Heinrich Ln, Manor, TX 78653 (zillow.com)
- Three Democratic Mayors At AFROTECH™ On What Comes Next After The Midterms, From Texas Highways To Arkansas Energy Bills (newsbreak.com)
- Tesla launches robotaxi service in San Antonio, expands Austin service area (expressnews.com)
Pflugerville
- Pflugerville considers giving community supervision on surveillance tech (kxan.com)
- Pflugerville Smoke Shop Marks Milestone at Wells Branch Location (tradingview.com)
- Hutto's 150th anniversary, Thanksgiving Day run and holiday lights: 10 upcoming Pflugerville and Hutto events (communityimpact.com)
Ok Elgin! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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