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Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect the correct number for the full mitigation amount of $975,000.The 65-acre Pearl River development has been cleared for commercial use at Hwy. 71 and FM 969. The project will involve the construction of a rental community with over 650 units by...
Dreams as vast as the rolling Pacific Ocean pull people from across the country to the possibilities found in Hollywood. They arrive and are entranced by the captivating beauty of the faces they see along with the tantalizing chance of fame and fortune. They chase those dreams, giving everything they...
For the past few summers, Bastrop’s Film Alley has hosted the Bastrop Summer Family Film Festival. In 2023, the festival is back, running from late June to early August. While the festival offers plenty of fun for the whole family, it has deeper roots that extend throughout the whole community...
Bastrop High PTech Program
Jun 29 2023The ultimate goal of educational institutions and their governing bodies is to provide students with an optimal number of academic opportunities, but not every district or school achieves this aim. Fortunately, though, there are schools who are quite successful in this pursuit. When a strong district, such as Bastrop ISD,...
Summer is upon Texas, and the community of Bastrop is gearing up for its many splendid recreation activities. Whether residents are looking for summer recreational programs, water adventures, hiking trails, or indoor fun, Bastrop is sure to provide plenty of opportunities for fun.
Nestled right on the Colorado River,...
The month of May is a cause for celebration here at Bastrop EDC. Created by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), Economic Development Week in May provides a platform for professionals and organizations to spotlight local programs that “create jobs, advance career development opportunities, and improve the quality of life...
Bastrop Economic Development Corporation was among the top chosen for Texas Economic Development Council’s annual Economic Excellence Recognition program for 2022. The awards were presented at the beginning of the year during TEDC's 2023 Legislative Conference in Austin, Texas.
Bastrop Economic Development Corporation works to be a driving force...
