https://www.bastropedc.org Bastrop Economic Development Corporation News Feed Mon, 25 May 2026 01:43:20 +0000 en-US https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/67700/bastrop-retail-boom-expands-sh-71-corridor https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/67700/bastrop-retail-boom-expands-sh-71-corridor Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Bastrop is part of a growing Central Texas mixed-use development trend, with about 500 acres of retail, dining, medical and other uses planned within a 3-mile stretch.What we knowThree developments—Sendero, Burleson Crossing East and Bastrop West—are in various stages of construction.While Sendero and Burleson Crossing East would add retail and... https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/67699/12-updates-to-know-about-bastroparea-restaurants-and-businesses https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/67699/12-updates-to-know-about-bastroparea-restaurants-and-businesses Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Editor's note: This list is not comprehensive. 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Reach out to acutshall@communityimpact.com.Stay in the know with the latest updates on businesses and restaurants throughout the Bastrop area.Now openChuy’sThe Austin-founded restaurant offers Tex-Mex menu items such as enchiladas, fajitas, flautas and house specialties like the Elvis Presley Memorial Combo,... https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/67670/chuys-brings-fresh-texmex-flavors-to-bastrop https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/67670/chuys-brings-fresh-texmex-flavors-to-bastrop Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Bastrop's first Chuy's is now serving diners in Sendero—a 75-acre mixed-use development.The gistThe Austin-founded restaurant offers Tex-Mex menu items such as enchiladas, fajitas, flautas and house specialties like the Elvis Presley Memorial Combo, which includes beef, chicken and cheese enchiladas, a crispy taco, tostada chips and queso.Opened May 18Sendero, 909... https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/67622/bastrop-medicine-shop-to-expand-on-chestnut-street https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/67622/bastrop-medicine-shop-to-expand-on-chestnut-street Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Bastrop Medicine Shop owner and pharmacist Omar Fuentes and his team are moving from their spot at 1110 Main St., next to the Bastrop Post Office, to a larger one just a few blocks east.In a nutshellFuentes said the new spot will give him room to offer additional products and... https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/67604/espadas-de-brazil-to-bring-brazilian-steakhouse-to-bastrops-former-stem-&-stone https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/67604/espadas-de-brazil-to-bring-brazilian-steakhouse-to-bastrops-former-stem-&-stone Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Drawing on experience from his Austin food truck, owner Robinson Figueiredo plans to bring a Brazilian steakhouse to the former Stem & Stone space in Bastrop.On the menuAlthough a menu for the steakhouse had not been confirmed by press time, Espadas de Brazil’s food truck menu includes barbecue-style Brazilian plates,... https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/67566/scooters-coffee-to-bring-brews-bites-to-bastrop-in-july https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/67566/scooters-coffee-to-bring-brews-bites-to-bastrop-in-july Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Drive-thru coffee franchise Scooter’s Coffee is nearing completion after breaking ground March 31 at Bastrop's mixed-use development called Sendero.What they offerThe eatery will offer hot and iced drinks, including coffee, lemonade, tea and Red Bull infusions.Build-your-own smoothies and blenders will also be on the menu, with add-ins like protein or... https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/67479/film-alley-bastrop-brings-giveaways-classic-movies-to-centennial-celebration https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/67479/film-alley-bastrop-brings-giveaways-classic-movies-to-centennial-celebration Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Film Alley Bastrop is joining a company-wide celebration of Schulman Theatres’ centennial.The Film Alley brand is part of Schulman Theatres, which has operated in Texas since 1926.In a nutshellThe Bastrop entertainment venue offers movies, bowling, arcade games, live comedy shows, dining and drinks.Festivities began May 1 with a 100-day giveaway... https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/67446/the-spirit-of-bastrop-in-every-cut-chubbys-barbershop https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/67446/the-spirit-of-bastrop-in-every-cut-chubbys-barbershop Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Chubby’s Barbershop has become one of the community’s most recognizable homes for craft barbering and genuine connection. Owner Chris “Chubby” Higgins has deep roots in Bastrop, with family ties going back several generations. Located on historic Main Street, the shop blends old-school tradition with a modern sensibility, offering a space... https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/67447/8-new-dining-options-headed-to-sendero-in-bastrop https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/67447/8-new-dining-options-headed-to-sendero-in-bastrop Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 A wave of new dining options is headed to Bastrop as several restaurants prepare to open at a 75-acre mixed-use development along SH 71 called Sendero—expanding choices for residents with everything from coffee and sandwiches to steaks and Tex-Mex.1. Chuy’sThe Austin-founded restaurant offers Tex-Mex menu items such as enchiladas, fajitas,... https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/67326/13-bastroparea-business-and-dining-updates-to-know https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/67326/13-bastroparea-business-and-dining-updates-to-know Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Editor's note: This list is not comprehensive. Have a tip? Email acutshall@communityimpact.com.From dog grooming to scenic wine tastings and more, here are 13 of the latest business and dining updates throughout the Bastrop County area.Now openMooseBelly BBQAlicia and Jackson Bolton offer traditional barbecue with a twist, including blueberry-glazed ribs, apricot-rosemary... https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/67248/chuys-moves-closer-to-bastrop-opening https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/67248/chuys-moves-closer-to-bastrop-opening Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Work is progressing on Bastrop's first Chuy's, which will bring its signature dishes to a 75-acre mixed-use development called Sendero.On the menuChuy’s offers traditional Tex-Mex options like fajitas, tacos, enchiladas and burritos.Other choices include house specialties like the Elvis Presley Memorial Combo, which includes three enchiladas with different fillings and... https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/67225/bastrop-summit-and-expo-to-spotlight-business-growth-workforce-needs https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/67225/bastrop-summit-and-expo-to-spotlight-business-growth-workforce-needs Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 As Bastrop continues to grow, local business owners, officials and industry leaders will gather in late April for the Bastrop Regional Business Summit and Expo to discuss workforce needs, financial literacy and business development.The detailsHosted by the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce, the event will feature panel discussions and information booths... https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/67139/bastrop-economic-development-corporation-team-welcomes-jill-strube-phd https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/67139/bastrop-economic-development-corporation-team-welcomes-jill-strube-phd Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The City of Bastrop and the Bastrop Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) are pleased to announce that Dr. Jill Strube has accepted the position of Business and Community Development Manager. Dr. Strube will be working together with Angela Ryan, CEcD, Operations Manager, Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, Interim Executive Director of the BEDC and... https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/67038/palm-beach-tan-brings-tanning-skincare-services-to-bastrop https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/67038/palm-beach-tan-brings-tanning-skincare-services-to-bastrop Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Bastrop residents have a new option for tanning and skincare services after Palm Beach Tan opened in the Burleson Crossing shopping center.What we knowThe Bastrop Chamber of Commerce welcomed Palm Beach Tan to the community during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in December.“They have the perfect experience for every guest,” the Bastrop... https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/66917/bastrops-dining-scene-to-grow-with-first-freebirds-world-burrito https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/66917/bastrops-dining-scene-to-grow-with-first-freebirds-world-burrito Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Freebirds World Burrito is expanding its Central Texas presence with its first location in Bastrop, bringing more Tex-Mex options to the growing community.What we knowThe Bastrop spot will be in the Burleson Crossing East shopping center, developers Durham & Bassett Realty Group confirmed with Community Impact.Neighboring tenants in the Burleson... https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/66823/bastrops-coffee-dog-reopens-under-new-owner-adds-scoops-chicken-salad https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/66823/bastrops-coffee-dog-reopens-under-new-owner-adds-scoops-chicken-salad Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Chandler Wible, the new owner of Coffee Dog Roastery and Coffeehouse, spent the past six months transforming his business through a refreshed menu.“Our team has been working quietly behind the scenes to bring this to life,” he said in a social media post.For Wible and his staff, that meant long... https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/66808/chuys-to-bring-burritos-enchiladas-and-more-to-bastrop-on-may-18 https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/66808/chuys-to-bring-burritos-enchiladas-and-more-to-bastrop-on-may-18 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Chuy’s is bringing its Tex-Mex fare to Bastrop, with the Austin-based restaurant planning to open a new location in Sendero, a 75-acre mixed-use development, in mid-2026.The detailsConstruction of the 5,426-square-foot site—estimated to cost approximately $1.8 million—began in late 2025, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and... https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/66807/numero-28-brings-authentic-italian-fare-to-bastrop https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/66807/numero-28-brings-authentic-italian-fare-to-bastrop Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Numero 28 Pizzeria and Vineria, a new Italian restaurant in Bastrop, Texas, has been drawing crowds since its opening in October 2026. The restaurant is the sister location to the Numero 28 in Austin, which opened in 2014. The Bastrop restaurant offers a menu of authentic Italian dishes, including pastas,... https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/66745/bastrop-officials-move-forward-with-overhauled-development-code https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/66745/bastrop-officials-move-forward-with-overhauled-development-code Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Bastrop city officials will present a final draft of its upcoming Bastrop Development Code during a March 24 public hearing at the next Bastrop City Council meeting.The new framework, which will replace the Bastrop Building Block, or B3, Code, is intended to better direct and manage the future growth, according... https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/66716/first-watch-debuts-breakfast-favorites-in-bastrop-march-16 https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/66716/first-watch-debuts-breakfast-favorites-in-bastrop-march-16 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 First Watch, a Florida-based breakfast, brunch and lunch chain, will open its upcoming Bastrop location in March in the Burleson Crossing East shopping center.What we knowThe 3,922-square-foot location began construction in late September, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation."Our commitment to community is a... https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/66499/new-carts-commuter-routes-coming-to-your-area-starting-march-2 https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/66499/new-carts-commuter-routes-coming-to-your-area-starting-march-2 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/66527/5-things-to-know-a-plainlanguage-guide-to-bastrops-proposed-development-code https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/66527/5-things-to-know-a-plainlanguage-guide-to-bastrops-proposed-development-code Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 If you’ve received a mailed notice from the City of Bastrop with strong language about property rights, you’re not alone; and you’re probably wondering what it actually means for you.In short, the city is proposing a new rulebook for how land can be used and developed. It’s a big update,... https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/66505/second-food-truck-court-to-bring-more-dining-options-to-bastrop https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/66505/second-food-truck-court-to-bring-more-dining-options-to-bastrop Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Editor's note: This article is based on a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing. Community Impact will update this story as we learn more.Bastrop residents may soon have a new place to gather over burgers, tacos and fries, as plans move forward for a food truck court near Cedar... https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/66504/beer-wine-and-steaks-check-out-14-bastroparea-business-updates https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/66504/beer-wine-and-steaks-check-out-14-bastroparea-business-updates Fri, 06 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Editor's note: This list is not comprehensive. Have a business update to share? Email basnews@communityimpact.com.From an upcoming steakhouse to a new wine bar and more, here are the latest business updates in the Bastrop-Cedar Creek area.Now OpenPluto’s Wine Bar and Bottle ShopVeteran and Bastrop resident John Wayne Formica launched downtown... https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/66459/starting-a-business-in-bastrop-first-stop-is-city-hall https://www.bastropedc.org/media-center/news/p/item/66459/starting-a-business-in-bastrop-first-stop-is-city-hall Fri, 06 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Why City Hall Comes FirstThe Bastrop Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) wants to give your new business the best chance of success. Meeting and engaging with the departments at City Hall is the best way to:Avoid costly mistakesUnderstand local rules earlyKnow before you lease or buildSave time and moneyPrevent delaysGet answers...