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What Bastrop County residents need to know going into May 4 election day
Polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 4. (Adobe stock photo) Bastrop County residents will have an opportunity to visit the polls on election day May 4. City Council, Central Appraisal District board of directors and Bastrop ISD are among the races on the ballot. A full sample ballot can be found here.
City of Bastrop in search of new waste and recycling service provider
The trash collection service contract with Waste Connections in the city of Bastrop will end Aug. 31. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) The solid waste and recycling services contract with Waste Connections ends Aug. 31 in the city of Bastrop. In preparation, the city has opened a request for service proposals. The...
Bastrop mayor loses responsibilities after interference with investigation on misuse of public funds
BASTROP, Texas — The mayor of Bastrop is facing some repercussions after his alleged involvement into an investigation regarding citywide public funds. On Monday, Mayor Lyle Nelson attended a city council meeting, where members discussed his refusal to share communications between himself and a contractor during an eight-month time frame. The city's ethics committee reprimanded Nelson for it three weeks ago.
City of Bastrop to establish new trails at Mayfest Park
A rodeo arena and show barn are present on the over 26 acres at Mayfest Park. (Jane Turchi/Community Impact) Trail connectivity at Mayfest Park was made a priority in the Parks Master Plan in order to increase access to the park. About $260,000 was reserved for the construction of the...
Another Texas City Wants To Legalize Pot – Abbott Still Says No
Another Texas city wants to let its residents decide whether marijuana should be legalized and 'da 'Guv ain't happy about it. It's not El Paso but it is close by ... Several Texas cities have recently opted NOT to prosecute certain marijuana possession cases and the Texas "high 'n mighty" are split on the matter. Some cities are ok with maintaining the status quo, others want to ditch the anti-pot mantra all together and some are dead set against legal ganja.
Final Day for Early Voting in Bastrop and Travis Counties
Today is the last day for early voting in Bastrop and Travis Counties. In Bastrop County, residents of Elgin can vote early at the Elgin Recreation Center or the Bastrop County Courthouse Annex. In Travis County, early voting is available at ACC Elgin and other Vote Centers marked with the 'Vote Here/Aqui' sign. Information on elections and polling locations for both counties is available online. Residents can access these resources to learn about their voting options.'Visit here for more details.
Another Texas City Wants To Legalize Pot – Abbott Still Says No
Another Texas city wants to let its residents decide whether marijuana should be legalized and 'da 'Guv ain't happy about it. It's not El Paso but it is close by ... Several Texas cities have recently opted NOT to prosecute certain marijuana possession cases and the Texas "high 'n mighty" are split on the matter. Some cities are ok with maintaining the status quo, others want to ditch the anti-pot mantra all together and some are dead set against legal ganja.
Mark Your Calendars! Elgin's Arts & Culture Festivities Kick Off May 9th
The city of Elgin will host an arts and culture celebration from May 9 to May 12, 2024. Supported by local organizations including the City of Elgin and the Elgin Arts Association, along with various local businesses, the event will feature a variety of activities across multiple venues, suitable for all ages.
Fossler challenging Crouch for Place 4 seat on Bastrop City Council
Incumbent Jimmy Crouch and Kerry Fossler are both running for the Place 4 seat on the Bastrop City Council in the May 4 election. Council Member Cynthia Meyer is running unopposed for a second term in the Place 2 seat. ...
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