A festival hosted by the Community Gardens in Bastrop on Saturday, November 14 helped raise money and spread awareness of the struggles facing combat veterans and first responders. Hope Fest was a festival benefiting Camp Hope and the central Texas chapter of the PTSD Foundation of America. PTSD stands for post-traumatic stress disorder, which often occurs when a person experiences or witnesses a terrifying event and can cause flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety. The festival featured activities, veteran-owned vendors and live music, including the band Amy N Me from the Texas Country Music Association. “We save veterans’ lives,” said Michael Carson, the ...