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SpaceX/Starlink’s expansion of its Bastrop, TX, facility by over one million square feet is among the region’s most noteworthy developments. With it comes over 400 jobs created and a $280 million investment. Line204 Texas is also building the ground-up, purpose-built studio lot in the state, a 546-acre project along the Colorado River...
Bastrop County braces for a boom
Oct 5 2025Leaders there see a star-studded futureBastrop, like many Austin suburbs, has been hit by a wave of growth and leaders from the eastern suburb of Austin want to make sure the area can keep riding the wave. Hundreds of business professionals gathered on September 23rd for the inaugural Bastrop County...
Setting kids up to enjoy fruitful careers once they complete high school is a community-wide effort in Bastrop, TX. Area stakeholders from local businesses, Bastrop Independent School District (ISD) and Bastrop Economic Development Corporation collaborate to develop internships, apprenticeships, job shadowing and a general path to employment by investing in young, local...
Bastrop bringing in big brands
Sep 30 2025Retail has been quickly following the sea of rooftops rising in Bastrop County, rushing to serve a population that grew from about 98,000 in 2020 to roughly 115,000 in 2024. Dozens of chains and mom-and-pop shops and restaurants are heeding the call. Bastrop County's retail trade area consisted of about...
Several infrastructure improvements and public projects are in progress around Bastrop, TX, including plans to repair and reopen the historic Old Iron Bridge. Fairview Cemetery is also being expanded by 622 lots, including a new columbarium. The Agnes Street roadway is being expanded from two to four lanes, providing access from Home Depot to...
Sunny Hill Juice and Provisions has joined the growing beverage scene in Bastrop.The detailsDominique Barnett, who owns Sunny Hill Juice and Provisions, has served cold-pressed juices, hydrogen water, locally sourced provisions and drip coffee since early September.Hydrogen water is regular water that is infused with molecular hydrogen gas, according to...
Shipley Do-Nuts opens first Bastrop spot
Sep 23 2025Shipley Do-Nuts opened its first Bastrop location Sept. 24, according to a company representative.How we got hereOwner Sam Chen previously told Community Impact that he spent five years searching in Bastrop before he found the perfect spot.The 1,660-square-foot shop along Hwy. 71 near Walmart, he emphasized, is prime real estate...
One major additional development of interest in Bastrop, TX, is the expansion of the Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry, a 9,200-square-foot facility to be located at 1201 Pine Street. The existing pantry will be converted into a nutrition and education center. In addition, a four-story Courtyard by Marriott hotel is slated for completion...
Bastrop is getting some cuteness cred from a big name in lifestyle content.HGTV.com published a list of "The 40 Most Charming Small Downtowns in America," and Bastrop was the only Texas spot to make the list!HGTV describes a charming small town as a place with "historic architecture and boutique shops...
Retail/Restaurant Momentum is Strong in Bastrop
Sep 15 2025Economic growth in Bastrop, TX, can be seen by the many retail and restaurant locations springing up in the area. At Burleson Crossing (707 State Highway 71), Jeremiah’s Italian Ice and Chipotle Mexican Grill are now open, as is Carter’s OshGosh B’gosh children’s clothing store. Smokey Mo’s BBQ plans to open there by the end of 2025.Even bigger retail/restaurant...
Bastrop County emerges as dynamic growth hub east of Austin with tech and film investments
Sep 12 2025Just minutes east of Austin, Bastrop County is emerging as one of Texas’s most dynamic growth corridors. Anchored by historic communities and fueled by transformative investments, the county is charting a course that blends innovation, industry, and authenticity.Bastrop County: Innovation Meets IndustryAt the county level, global attention has been drawn...
The Bastrop Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) is proud to announce that Bastrop County has been selected by the Austin Business Journal (ABJ) as the host of its upcoming 2025 Growth Summit, scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, at the Bastrop Convention & Exhibit Center.This recognition places Bastrop in an elite group of Central Texas...
Bastrop, TX, is home to a burgeoning industrial park scene, with large businesses like LS Electric opening its first North American production facility in April, 2025. In May, Coltzin LLC broke ground on a 60,000-square-foot tortilla chip manufacturing center, while Acutronic is constructing a jet engine manufacturing facility. Impact of Bastrop’s business/industrial park projectsLS...
Owner Marco Borghi will bring his Southern Italian restaurant to the former Bearded Baking Company's spot, which closed in January.What they offerMenu items at Bastrop's N28 Ristorante & Pizzeria will range from Neapolitan wood-fired pizzas to handmade pasta, antipasti, salads and more.Opening by late September1006 Main St., Bastropwww.numero28austin.comClick here to...
Events ranging from galas to guided camping and much more will be offered throughout the area in September. Click here to view this article as it appeared in the Bastrop-Cedar Creek August print edition.This list is not comprehensive.Bastrop Live!The month-long celebration of free live music will be available at venues...
It’s a time of growth in Bastrop, TX, with several residential and mixed-use developments highlighting the current projects that are planned and underway. Sendero will be a 75-acre mixed-use development, while the first phase of the Alta Trails apartment complex has been completed. Ironwood Subdivision housing development is planned for 290 acres and Burleson...
Mike’s Bikes opens in Fisherman’s Park
Aug 27 2025Mike’s Bikes is open for business near downtown Bastrop and has just completed its first 30 days of operation.Jason Hernandez, the owner, told Community Impact his business—which operates out of a renovated 1967 Airstream Land Yacht—is filling the need for a local bicycle repair shop in Bastrop, and offers bicycle...
Central Texas is rapidly emerging as a hub for film production with major developments and strategic investments either already established or in the works.For Bastrop, its location is attracting new projects like Wyldwood Studios—a 75-acre development spurred by actor Zachary Levi, who aims to establish the latest alternative to Hollywood.“We...
Bastrop County Growth Summit on horizon
Aug 21 2025Business is booming in Bastrop County — so much so that the area has been added to ABJ's growth summit series this year.Billionaires are buying up land there, international manufacturers are ramping up and new movie studios promise to put the area in the limelight.We'll present the latest statistics, opportunities...
Liberty Dance Center—currently located at 623 Hwy. 71 W., Ste. 104, Bastrop—partnered with Smithville-based Dumbeck Custom Homes for the project, which will involve the buildout of a 4,980-square-foot metal building.Owner and Director Marisa Bain told Community Impact the project is progressing well, and she is looking forward to soon offering...
Date night does not mean four-legged friends have to stay at home.In Bastrop County, there are several restaurants where area residents can grab a bite and a drink with their dogs in tow—so long as they’re on a leash.Read the full article here.
Texas Governor’s Small Business Summit featured actionable advice and insights for Bastrop entrepreneurs
Jul 31 2025Business owners and professionals in Bastrop, Texas experienced a unique opportunity to connect with thought leadership and next-level resources for their small businesses at a recent Governor’s Small Business Summit. Bastrop was one of 15 Texas communities selected as a 2025 host city for the event.The summit featured four different...
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Photos and Article By Terry Hagerty – Contributing WriterBastrop’s 78th Annual Homecoming and Rodeo on July 29-August 2 is a centerpiece for the city’s bustling summer-events scene. Lori Chapman, treasurer of the Homecoming Committee, said the success of the event over the years has much to do with the hard-working...
Firehouse Subs is expanding to Bastrop with a location slated for the Burleson Crossing shopping center.The projectThe 1,500-square-foot construction, estimated to cost $300,000, is planned to begin in mid-August with a completion date of early November, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.Click here to...
