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The streets of downtown Bastrop were filled with liveliness last week as the town celebrated their 75th Annual Homecoming & Rodeo.
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The Democratic candidate for Texas governor in this fall’s election, Beto O’Rourke, spoke to a lively crowd at The East 40 just south of Bastrop on Friday, August 5.
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After a comprehensive mapping, the estimated size of the Pine Pond Fire northwest of Smithville has increased to 700 acres.
As of Friday at noon, the fire is still about 10% contained.
Read moreOn Thursday, August 11, 2022, at approximately 2:57 PM, Bastrop County Emergency Communications received a call of a brush fire located at the 500 block of Old Antioch Rd.
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Christopher Anthony Lopez, 29, of Taylor went to be with his Heavenly Father, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Family and Friends will gather at Elgin Funeral Home for Visitation, Tuesday, August 9th from 6:00 PM until
Read moreOutdoor burning is prohibited in Bastrop County for at least another month after the Bastrop County Commissioners Court approved a new burn ban order that extends until mid-September.
Read moreElgin high-schoolers will be required to use clear or mesh backpacks this school year.
Read moreDiscussion among the Elgin City Council began on a potential tax freeze or increase in tax exemption for city property owners over 65, although such a move wouldn’t happen in time to affect 2023 taxes.
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