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Mayor Kirk Watson reflected on his return to City Hall and final years in office ahead in an early 2026 speech.
The property will be sold to Austin-based space satellite company CesiumAstro, per the terms of the agreement, for its global headquarters
Texas State University opened the Keysight Smart Lab in December, giving engineering students hands-on training with industry-standard tools and software for careers in semiconductors, wireless technologies and more.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission will consider $237,125 in local park grant funding for a proposed par 3 golf course in Bastrop on Jan. 22.
Changes to the Texas Constitution that were approved by voters include increased property tax exemptions for homeowners and businesses; a $20 billion investment in water infrastructure; new rules for the state judicial oversight commission; and tighter restrictions on when judges can grant bail.
ZIP code 78628 saw the smallest increase at just 0.73%, while median sales prices were up 17.93% this November compared to last November in ZIP code 78633.
Bastrop County voters will head to the polls in March to decide party nominees for races that could shape local leadership.
