Amanda Cutshall

Bastrop officials defended their decision to hold a retreat in Fredericksburg while testifying before a Texas House committee Aug. 26.

Bastrop ISD voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to approve a 1.3-cent tax rate increase through a voter-approval tax rate election, or VATRE. The measure would generate about $6 million annually.

Original owners Regina and Ryan Blackmore plan to reopen the business as Hope Floats Ice Cream & Sweet Shop next door to its former location.

Bastrop's proposed fiscal year 2026-27 General Fund budget would balance revenue and expenses with a $234,000-plus surplus and fund a 2.5% employee

Bastrop resident Mary Lou Porter opened Bluebonnet Scrubs in downtown Bastrop, offering uniforms, accessories and gifts to professionals across a range of industries.

Flock cameras used by the Bastrop Police Department are now covered as city officials move toward ending the city's contract with the license plate reader company.

Flock cameras used by the Bastrop Police Department are now covered as city officials move toward ending the city’s contract with the license plate reader company.

Rhizome Revival Educational Farm is seeking help to raise the roof on a new classroom as the nonprofit looks to expand its offerings and connect more residents with local teachers.

Bastrop ISD is nearing the end of more than $500 million in bond-funded construction , with just two projects remaining as thousands of future homes continue moving through the development pipeline.

Thirty years after Pocket's Grille first opened in downtown Smithville, owner Troy Streuer is looking back on the restaurant's beginnings while preparing for its next chapter.