Desk

News from Bastrop County

Short briefings with a link back to the public source. This is a community desk, not a city hall feed.

Countywide · October 27, 2026

No burn ban is listed for Bastrop County

The county outdoor-burning page says a ban is not in effect. Check it again before you light anything.

Bastrop · October 27, 2026

Commissioners Court meets today, then again November 10

The county’s own meeting order puts court on the second and fourth Mondays at the Pecan Street annex.

Bastrop · October 26, 2026

Boo Bash takes over downtown Bastrop on Halloween

A free community listing puts the Halloween gathering on North Main and Spring on October 31.

Countywide · October 20, 2026

Register a cell phone for Warn Central Texas

County emergency alerts do not automatically find a mobile phone. The signup is free.

Countywide · October 18, 2026

How a listing gets onto this calendar

Churches, schools, nonprofits, and neighbors can submit a gathering. Paid upgrades are separate from the free listing.

Around the county

Community Impact · October 28, 2026

Bastrop ISD administrative staff trade offices for classrooms

New districtwide initiative requires all staff to substitute in a classroom at least one day per academic year

By Gianna Means

Community Impact · October 28, 2026

Cedar Creek's Redeemed Treasure thrift store closes

Proceeds supported Bastrop Hope House women's shelter, which remains open

By Amanda Cutshall

Community Impact · October 27, 2026

$1.58M to boost public benefits navigation in Bastrop County

St. David’s Foundation grants will help residents access SNAP, Medicaid, CHIP and WIC

By Amanda Cutshall

Community Impact · October 27, 2026

Celebrate Halloween at these 6 Bastrop events

Find trick-or-treating, pumpkin hunts, haunted houses and more across Bastrop, Elgin and Smithville

By Amanda Cutshall

Community Impact · October 26, 2026

Bastrop County early voting turnout tops previous midterms

About 25% of eligible Bastrop County voters cast ballots in the first week

By Amanda Cutshall

Community Impact · October 22, 2026

Data centers and downtown: See what's trending in Bastrop this week

By Amanda Cutshall

Community Impact · October 22, 2026

Got old paint? Bastrop County will take it Oct. 24

Free vouchers are available online or at sites in Bastrop, Smithville and Giddings

By Amanda Cutshall

Community Impact · October 21, 2026

SH 71 update: Where 3 Bastrop County projects stand

Pope Bend Road nears bidding as work advances at FM 1209 and Tucker Hill Lane

By Amanda Cutshall

Community Impact · October 21, 2026

Enjoy live music, prizes at Bastrop fundraiser Oct. 23

Family-friendly event will support the Bastrop Live Music Foundation's student mentorship program

By Amanda Cutshall

KXAN · October 20, 2026

Bastrop community pushes for transparency around 'Project Longhorn' data center

Locals worry a possible natural gas plant isn't a "right fit" for the area.

By Nathan Langley

Community Impact · October 20, 2026

Kung Fu Tea nears Bastrop debut

Franchise owner Stephen Thomas is hiring ahead of the November opening

By Amanda Cutshall

Community Impact · October 19, 2026

Chubby’s Barbershop finds new downtown Bastrop home

The Black-owned, family-friendly shop offers haircuts, beard sculpting and hot towel services for men, women and children

By Amanda Cutshall

Community Impact · October 19, 2026

Bastrop-Cedar Creek home sales dip in September

Median prices moved in opposite directions across the two ZIP codes

By Amanda Cutshall

Community Impact · October 16, 2026

Bastrop looks to boost business in historic downtown

Public hearing on proposed downtown rules set for Oct. 29

By Amanda Cutshall

Headlines and links from Community Impact and KXAN . Stories open on their sites. Bastropia does not write or edit them.