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Downtown!
Our Mission
Capture and share Elgin's heart
with the world
Elgin is a town with a rich tapestry of history, culture, and community spirit. We're working hard to weave those threads into something you can read, enjoy, and share.
Last Update 06/21/25
Hey Y'all
We want to welcome all the residents of Harvest Ridge and Eagle's Landing who should be seeing our ads starting tomorrow. Please take a trip downtown when you get a chance this month.
More coming soon . . .
Breaking News
Q2 has been an interesting and challenging time for our fledgling publication. All in all we're very happy with the results we've been able to produce for our sponsors and the reception we've received from our readers.Thanks all.
We launched this experiment in community journalism during the Hogeye Festival last October and posted the last of our submissions about a month ago. We've posted 15 of them below.
The Chronicle hit a speed bump at the end of May that delayed publishing new articles but we're on back on track. We just posted four great stories this past week with a few more coming.
There won't be any new posts in July as we'll be taking a break to revamp the site. This site will stay up until we switch over to our new, improved, format just before Labor Day!
In the interim we'll be recruiting community contributors. If you know any creative writers, musicians with videos, photographers looking for a place to show their work pleas have them get in touch at admin@elginchronicle.com. We're taking submissions for the Fall now.
The Elgin Chronicles
We Sharpen Blades of All Kinds
https://www.txknifemakers.com
25 N Main St. Elgin, TX 78621
Store Hours
Closed Sundays and Mondays
Tuesday-Friday 10 AM-6 PM
Saturday 10 AM-3 PM
Elgin, Texas Community Calendar
A One-Stop Hub for Local Events
Our calendar postings will start again shortly - The calendar team is on vacation - check back after July 4
How the Calendar Works
- Click on today's date, a full calendar will come up.
- Click any date in the full monthly calendar to bring up a list of events close to that date.
- Click on the i in the circle for additional information about the event.
- Hyperlinks to additional information will open a new tab.
- Scroll down to set event reminders based on your area(s) of interest.
Downtown Elgin is more than just a collection of businesses. It's a vibrant community where history, culture, and modern charm meet. Our interactive map of Elgin's historic downtown features over 40 businesses—and we're not done yet!
Downtown districts are the heartbeat of any city where history meets the present, community comes to life, and local culture shines brightest. By bringing attention to downtown Elgin, we ensure our unique shops, restaurants, museum, and public spaces remain thriving hubs of activity.
Why an Interactive Downtown Map?
In recent years, cities across the country have faced challenges in drawing visitors back to their downtown and Main Street districts.
There’s something magical about downtown areas that can’t be replicated by computer screens or shopping centers.
Our interactive map showcases the best of downtown Elgin, offering a virtual guide for locals and visitors to discover all our city has to offer.
What Makes Our Map Special?
Explore with Ease
Our map is designed to make downtown Elgin easy to navigate. Users can explore categories such as dining, shopping, arts and culture, entertainment, and more—all from their phone or computer.
A Real-Time Guide
Once you’re downtown, the interactive map is a helpful companion, showing you exactly where you are and what’s nearby. Hunting for the perfect lunch spot or trying to catch the latest art show? Our map is your guide.
Supporting Local Businesses
Featuring local shops, restaurants, and attractions, supports the Elgin business community. Drawing more foot traffic downtown helps people discover what makes Elgin unique.