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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...
Now is the time to explore transportation solutions that can keep your workforce moving. With overlapping construction projects ramping up across our region, getting to and from offices and job sites is about to become even more difficult—for both workers and employers.Join Movability, Bastrop EDC, Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area...
Smokey Mo's to open Bastrop location
Jul 8 2025Smokey Mo’s BBQ will be serving up smoked brisket and more for Bastrop residents later this year when a new restaurant opens near the new Chipotle and upcoming Jeremiah's Italian Ice in the Burleson Crossing shopping center.“We’re extremely excited to be opening a Bastrop location,” Craig Haley, president of Smokey...
An award-winning Bastrop spa unveiled a new look in late May ahead of its 16-year anniversary on July 15, when guests can enjoy specials and giveaways.The overviewCherry Blossoms Day Spa owner Shasta Lusk, who purchased the business from Cindy Cordova in 2022, said the latest remodel was to create an...
Shipley Do-Nuts will soon have a footing in Bastrop, as the Houston-based doughnut chain is slated to open a new location near Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen.“We’ve been trying to open a shop in Bastrop for almost five years now,” Sam Chen, the owner, told Community Impact. “We just couldn’t find a...
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2025 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Bastrop on June 26. Held throughout the year in regions across the state, the Governor’s Small Business Summits aim to help Texas small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs succeed by connecting them with the...
'Elon effect' has elevated the city as a target for new projectsMore development is on the way. Bastrop has seen an uptick in interest from companies, some of which want to be close to Elon Musk's business empire that's largely outside the city limits in Bastrop County.Read the full article...
The lovely Texas town of Bastrop retains its historic charm: charming brick storefronts line the streets, artists display their handcrafted wares, and local chefs' crisp chicken-fried-steak and catfish to perfection. Perfectly positioned along the banks of the Colorado River, charming Bastrop offers something for everyone, and it is only a...
Things are about to get a lot sweeter in Bastrop.In a nutshellJeremiah’s Italian Ice will open in Burleson Crossing just in time for summer, offering guests a new spot to chill out with a cool treat next door to the newly opened Chipotle.The overviewLocal couple Jack and Aly Plimpton are...
