Check out 5 businesses now open in Bastrop County

2. BISD Facilities Support & Police Administration Building

The 55,000-square-foot building supports administrative and operational functions for the Bastrop ISD Police Department while also housing maintenance, custodial, groundskeeping, warehouse and print shop operations. Construction on the project was funded through the district’s $321.5 million bond package approved by voters in 2023.

• Opened May 28
• 1105 Lovers Lane, Bastrop
• www.bisdtx.org

3. Espadas De Brazil Bar & Brazilian Steakhouse

Owner Robinson Figueiredo offers a Brazilian rodízio, or all-you-can-eat, experience in the former Stem & Stone space—which closed late last year. The churrasco, a Brazilian barbecue style, features large cuts of meat seasoned with coarse salt, cooked over an open flame on metal skewers and served tableside. Espadas de Brazil’s food truck at Boring Bodega is now closed; however, the truck remains open for catering services. Reservations are encouraged and can be booked on OpenTable.

• Opened June 4
• 1507 Chestnut St., Bastrop
• www.espadasdebrazil.com

4. Healing Hands Community Thrift Store

Operated by the Methodist Healthcare Ministries, proceeds from the resale shop fund job support services, including workplace English classes, employment-related necessities such as tools and clothing, and emergency assistance such as utility support after job loss.

• Opened in April
• Cedar Creek United Methodist Church campus, 5630 FM 535, Annex A, Cedar Creek
• Facebook: Healing Hands Community Thrift Store

5. Wisdom House Realty Group

Co-founders Liana and Matt Walker, along with six other real estate agents, offer a holistic approach to investing in a home. The Walkers said that means providing educational resources on home improvement, networking opportunities and other tools to help clients make informed decisions.

• Opened June 1
• Community Gardens, 1067 SH 71 W., Ste. A, Bastrop
• www.wisdomhousetx.com