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The first three Bastrop ISD students hired by aerospace, defense and transportation technology company Acutronic through an apprenticeship partnership will be recognized at a celebration May 2.What they offerPart of the district’s Pathways in Technology Early College High School, or P-Tech program, the partnership provides students the opportunity to gain...Continue Reading

BASTROP, TEXAS, April 14, 2025 – LS Electric proudly celebrated the grand opening of its new Bastrop Campus at 409 Technology Drive, marking a major milestone in the company’s ongoing expansion in North America. The event welcomed esteemed guests and industry leaders to commemorate LS Electric’s continued innovation in power...Continue Reading

Bastrop is one step closer to having access to more dining, retail, hospitality and wellness options after the groundbreaking of Sendero, a 75-acre mixed-use development.On April 10, Pearl River Companies developers, members of the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce, and local officials celebrated the groundbreaking of Phase 1 of Commercial and...Continue Reading

From a Petsmart and Texas Roadhouse coming soon, to new ownership taking over the Bastrop Cafe, learn more local business updates from the Bastrop area.Now OpenMelissa Kay ArtistryBastrop entrepreneur Melissa Hayes launched her photography and makeup business, specializing in portraits and weddings. She is crowdfunding for a studio but currently...Continue Reading

The first quarter of 2025 saw the Bastrop Economic Development Corporation make strong progress on several annual goals and build off successes in 2024. Additional initiatives are also in the works for the coming months. Dori Kelley, Business Attraction, Retention, and Expansion Manager, highlighted fostering communication, further development of the...Continue Reading

Einstein Bros. Bagels has plans to open a new location in Bastrop. The large American chain is best known for its freshly baked bagels, sandwiches, coffees, and other baked goods.A closer lookAccording to Public Relations Manager Gabriel Washburn, the company plans to open a location in Bastrop, although an opening...Continue Reading

In April, Pearl River Companies will be breaking ground on the next phase of a 75-acre mixed-use development—Sendero. Once completed, the development will feature new hotel, retail, dining, housing, and health and wellness options.The first phase of Alta Trails multifamily apartments has been completed on the property, kicking off a...Continue Reading

Here are five businesses and eateries headed to Burleson Crossing and the upcoming Burleson Crossing East, which is expected to open summer 2026.Chipotle Mexican GrillOriginally set to open last fall, Chipotle spokesperson Annie Gradinger said Chipotle Mexican Grill will debut its first Bastrop spot later this year in Burleson Crossing...Continue Reading

Theo and Rebecca Syrpis make a great husband-wife team for their business at 1020 Main Street – Silver Creek Collections/Coffee Greeks. “Rebecca has a flair for fashion and choosing great clothes, handbags, hats, and jewelry that grab our customers’ attention,” Theo said. “And I have actually made use of my...Continue Reading

Bastrop’s only coworking space recently opened inside Bastrop Fitness Project, offering a shared office environment with amenities and opportunities to connect with others.In a nutshellOwner Richard "RB" Brown and his wife Chris Kelly opened Bastrop CoWork on March 1.“There’s just something about being with people, in person,” Brown said. “I...Continue Reading

De Lacey Martin wears many hats as owner of Bastrop’s Radiant Juice and Smoothie Bar at 702 S. Main Street. De Lacey is an herbalist, midwife, and real estate agent for Stanberry Realtors. De Lacey said she also has a strong dedication to seeing that Bastrop “stays healthy” in its...Continue Reading

Technical Adhesives Ltd. said its revenue is up by double-digits now that its Bastrop factory is open, at a time when its non-U.S. business has been relatively stagnant.Read more here. Continue Reading

The luscious gooey chocolate was dripping off a ladle being used to coat a pan of fresh strawberries at Bastrop’s Sugar Shack. It was a busy afternoon, a week before Valentine’s Day at the popular confectionery store. “On Valentine’s Day we sell tons of chocolate-covered strawberries because we have the...Continue Reading

Gov. Greg Abbott selected the city of Bastrop to host a segment of the 2025 Governor’s Small Business Summit series.The overviewStarting in March, the summit series will take place in 15 cities across Texas, according to a Jan. 22 news release from Abbott’s office.The summit aims to help small business...Continue Reading

Bastrop, TX – Technical Adhesives, a leading provider of high-performance adhesive solutions, has officially opened its USA Headquarters in Bastrop, marking a significant milestone in its global expansion strategy. Known for its innovative adhesive technologies, the company is poised to strengthen its presence in the U.S., Mexico, and Canadian markets...Continue Reading

A trio of friends has turned their love of coffee into a popular space at the Chestnut Grove Food Truck Court in Bastrop. For sisters Adeline and Katie Gordon, and Mike Marin (Katie’s husband), it all came together for the three owners when they recently opened Sunshine Sister Coffee Company.“I...Continue Reading

Bastrop ISD students will soon be able to work with Walgreens to receive their pharmacy technician certifications.A closer lookDue to an agreement approved by the board of trustees at a Nov. 19 meeting, students working to receive pharmacy technician certifications will be able to complete internship hours at both Walgreens...Continue Reading

Be sure to visit Bastrop, Texas for a sleigh full of family-friendly holiday fun with events like Wassail Fest and the Lost Pines Christmas Lighted Parade, and show your support for their local merchants as you shop ‘till your drop’ on Small Business Saturday. You won’t want to miss the...Continue Reading

At the November 18th meeting of the BEDC, the Board of Directors and staff received the third $20,000 installment for the Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Program, made possible through a partnership with Roscoe Bank.In 2021, Roscoe Bank generously committed $100,000 to the RLF Program, designed to support Bastrop businesses. The...Continue Reading

Big changes are coming to the Bastrop H-E-B! The store is adding a massive 21,000 square feet as part of its expansion, bringing exciting new features and enhancements to our community's favorite store. Here's what you can look forward to:True TX BBQ – A 52-seat restaurant serving up authentic Texas...Continue Reading