Bastrop considers pet microchipping mandate, requests community feedback
Bastrop residents can weigh in at a town hall meeting on April 2 regarding a proposed ordinance requiring microchipping for all dogs and cats.
Two-minute impact
Robert McBain, an official with Bastrop’s animal control and code enforcement, said that microchipping is more reliable than tags, helps reunite more pets with their owners, reduces shelter intake, and eases the taxpayer burden of the $270 per pet fee for intake at the animal shelter. Council members raised concerns about the cost of mandating microchipping. A town hall meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. on April 2 at Bastrop City Hall, 1311 Chestnut St. A low-cost pet microchipping and vaccination clinic will happen March 30 at city hall.
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The Bastrop community voiced concerns over a proposed 42-home, 4-acre development called North End Prairie during a March 11 City Council meeting.
What happened
Representing herself and a dozen neighbors, resident Heather Green said they are worried about the project’s impact on the area’s parking, drainage and traffic. A town hall is scheduled for March 31, where council members will offer the public a chance to discuss their concerns in-depth.
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Bastrop County’s upcoming Waterloo Solar Project recently secured a deal to source 100% of its 200-megawatt output months before construction begins.
In a nutshell
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and other social media platforms, signed a power purchase agreement on March 18 with RWE Clean Energy, a German company focused on renewable energy.
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City of Bastrop officials urge community members to consider applying for positions in various boards and commissions.
Zooming in
Currently, vacant seats can be found on the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Bridging Bastrop Board; however, applications can be submitted at any time for all boards and commissions.
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State awards $17.3M grant to SpaceX for ‘Texas-sized expansion’ in Bastrop
Gov. Greg Abbott approved a $17.3 million grant to support Elon Musk’s SpaceX semiconductor research and development expansion in Bastrop.
The gist
The expansion is expected to create over 400 jobs and generate $280 million in capital investment. SpaceX plans to add 1 million square feet to the Bastrop facility over the next three years, focusing on components for its global broadband service, Starlink. Upon completion, the Bastrop location will become the largest printed circuit board and panel-level packaging facility in North America.
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