BASTROP — School board candidates were among the first in Bastrop County to effectively answer why voters should choose them instead of the person to their side.Incumbent Billy Moore and challenger Joseph B. Thompson gave their opinions on topics relevant to Bastrop Independent School District in a candidate forum last Tuesday, April 11. The two residents are vying for Place 3 on the school board. Video of the forum is at the bottom of this article.“It's an exciting time to be a part of Bastrop County and with its growth, and you can see it everywhere. There's new rooftops through ...