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Amanda Cutshall
Amanda Cutshall

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As news editor, Amanda guides unbiased coverage of local issues—from development and infrastructure to schools, business, and government—ensuring accuracy, clarity, and community relevance. Her work supports informed civic engagement through focused, hyperlocal journalism. Send news tips to [email protected].
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Bastrop County Sheriff Maurice Cook is a former Texas Ranch chief. (Courtesy Bastrop County Museum & Visitor Center)
Bastrop museum features Texas Rangers exhibit through June 28
VeraBank officials celebrated 95 years in March. (Courtesy VeraBank)
VeraBank Bastrop celebrates 95 years
The green exterior is show with white letters that read CARTER'S
Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh replace Rue 21 space in Burleson Crossing
Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry works to fight food insecurity through food assistance, educational programs, menu planning and more. (Amanda Cutshall/Community Impact)
Bastrop County hunger rises; pantry asks for help
Contractors wearing bright green safety vests and white helmets work on the state highway.
ICYMI: Nightly Hwy. 71 closures continue in Bastrop; frontage road work should finish late May
Adults and children are shown crafting, playing and more.
Bastrop library kicks off summer program May 27 with reading, crafts, more
Bastrop sign
What’s trending in Bastrop government: 3 key stories
Ishmael Harris and Willie DeLaRosa will be on the ballot for mayor in the upcoming June 7 runoff election. (Community Impact staff)
Ishmael Harris, Willie DeLaRosa to face off in runoff for Bastrop Mayor
Bastrop ISD trustees meet every third Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the Jerry Fay Wilhelm Center for the Performing Arts, 1401 Cedar St., Bastrop. (Matthew Brooks/Community Impact)
New tech, new police station: What’s ahead at Bastrop ISD
Owner Angela Nieto said Dallas n' Friends will offer unique gifts and home decor, as well as baked goods. (Courtesy Dallas n' Friends)
Dallas n’ Friends to open gift shop in downtown Bastrop
Bastrop ISD will host its graduation ceremonies May 22-23. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Bastrop ISD graduations are May 22-23: what you need to know
The study will focus on the area of FM 969 that runs from SH 130 to SH 71 in Travis and Bastrop counties. (Community Impact staff)
Help shape Bastrop, Travis counties' transportation plans by June 16
Scooter's Coffee serves a variety of beverages that can come hot, iced or blended. (Courtesy Scooter's Coffee)
9 Bastrop County food, business updates
Drivers should anticipate delays and exercise caution in construction zones. (Amanda Cutshall/Community Impact)
Hwy. 71 night closures begin in Bastrop; expect delays through June
Crawfish KRAK House serves Louisiana-style crawfish with sides including potatoes, corn and sausage. (Courtesy Megan Marie)
2 eateries find new homes in Bastrop, Elgin
The chamber hosted a similar event, the Bastrop Regional Business Summit, in November. (Sierra Martin/Community Impact)
Registration underway for Governor’s Small Business Summit in Bastrop
The Bastrop Museum & Visitor Center hosts the “Music in the Museum" series every third Saturday of the month. (Courtesy Bastrop Museum and Visitor Center)
Bastrop bluesman Larry Wilson headlines free museum concert May 17
Construction continues on the Bastrop H-E-B. (Amanda Cutshall/Community Impact)
$30M Bastrop H-E-B remodel to bag early 2026 checkout
Voters in the city of Bastrop cast their ballots toward 13 potential charter amendment propositions in the Nov. 5 election. (Amanda Cutshall/Community Impact)
June 7 runoff to determine Bastrop’s next mayor
An exterior shot of the wooden Community Gardens building
Shop local at Community Gardens' vendor market May 10