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🌱 How billion‑dollar data centers could affect Elgin and Cedar Creek

Elgin, Texas Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning to you Elgin! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How billion‑dollar data centers could affect Elgin and Cedar Creek

Also on today's calendar: Peace, Love & Western Days Parade 2026.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 91 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 74.
  • Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Three Town Halls Planned for Cedar Creek Data Center Campuses (newsradioklbj.com) — Major data center projects in Cedar Creek could bring over $2 billion in investment to Bastrop County, and one of three town halls will be held in Elgin on June 16. Residents can ask about water, power, traffic, and long-term community impacts before more development moves forward.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi neighbors!
    Something happened today that I keep turning over in my mind. I have been doing this work for many years. Long enough that I have learned not to… (Nextdoor Elgin)
  • Does anyone know of any good running trails in the Elgin/Manor area?
    It's not really safe to run on the back roads where I live, and I haven't had much luck finding anything. (Nextdoor Upper Elgin River Road)
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Cart Attendant at Walmart in Elgin, Texas in Elgin. Apply here.
  • Check 'N Go - CNG Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager 3016 in Elgin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elgin here.

🗞 Nearby News

Manor

  • Restaurantdata.com – New Restaurant Alerts for June 11, 2026 (restaurantnews.com)
  • State approves Killeen ISD for Senate Bill 1882 benefits (kdhnews.com)

Pflugerville

  • Unique Hill Country - Austin TX Real Estate (zillow.com)
  • 102,000 Texas students got school vouchers in program's first year (fox7austin.com)
  • Pflugerville ISD details timeline ahead of four elementary school closures in 2027-28 (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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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