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The holiday season is here! Lights are going up, wassail is being mulled, and Christmas lists are getting written. And at the heart of the holiday season are the small, local businesses that put on magical events, invite Santa to town, and make sure everyone in Bastrop gets into the...
Residents and visitors can map out their holiday plans in Bastrop with a lineup that includes festive model trains, live shows, downtown caroling and more.This list is not comprehensive.Holiday Express Train ShowConducted by local model train enthusiast Bruce Looman, the themed exhibit will feature model trains running through a miniature...
From local boutiques to specialty shops, the Bastrop area has no shortage of holiday shopping options. This year’s Holiday Gift Guide offers a snapshot of places to find gifts for everyone on your list. This list is not comprehensive.Force of Will GamingThe shop for collectible card and board game enthusiasts...
Bastrop will soon have more brunch options when daytime dining restaurant First Watch opens in early 2026.In a nutshellFirst Watch will offer fresh, seasonal menu options just off Hwy. 71, including made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch choices, a company representative told Community Impact.Click here to read the original article from...
The Toasted Yolk Cafe will open a new location in Bastrop, marking the latest expansion for the Texas-based breakfast, brunch and lunch chain.The location will be built within Sendero—a 75-acre mixed-use development under construction along Hwy. 71—and will open as part of the project's first retail phase, said Melanie Chin,...
Crust Pizza Co. is set to join the growing number of businesses signing leases with Sendero—a 75-acre mixed-use development under construction along Hwy. 71.The detailsMelanie Chin, a spokesperson for developers Pearl River Companies, confirmed with Community Impact that Crust Pizza Co. will open as part of Sendero’s first retail phase.Its...
Ownership at Radiant Juice + Smoothie Bar has changed hands.The detailsChar Rebell and Stephanie Berry have nearly 50 years of experience in the natural health industry, and are planning to transform the business into a wellness cafe after purchasing Radiant Juice + Smoothie Bar from DeLacey Martin in early September.“My...
It’s no coincidence that the Austin Business Journal (ABJ) recently hosted an inaugural Growth Summit in Bastrop, TX, partnering with Bastrop Economic Development Corporation. That’s due to the rapid development in Bastrop County, located southeast of Austin. Held Sept. 23 at the Bastrop Convention Center, the 2025 Bastrop County Growth Summit affirmed...
Do you have an idea on the kind of new shop, service, eatery or industry you’d like to see in Bastrop, TX? Bastrop Economic Development Corporation is gathering feedback on the city’s future business community. Residents are encouraged to take a short, 30-second survey or click here for a QR code to offer any relevant thoughts.What...
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...
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 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...
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...
