More people, funding fuels Elgin's school expansion

MANOR, Texas (KXAN) — More schools are popping up in Elgin as more people move to the area."Lots of growth," said Elgin ISD Superintendent Dr. Jana Rueter.Harvest Ridge Elementary school opened its doors in August, becoming the fourth elementary school in the district. The funding to build the school comes from 2021 Bond Package, which will also add Trinity Ranch Elementary next year. Elgin High School also got capacity upgrades thanks to the 2021 bond."We have grown over 480 students sinc