Press Releases
News Release: City of Bastrop, SpaceX, Corix Sign Historic Deal
City of Bastrop, SpaceX, Corix Sign Historic DealBASTROP, TX - March 8, 2024 -- Bastrop City Manager Sylvia Carrillo is excited to announce a joint agreement between the City, SpaceX, and Corix that will enable the treatment of wastewater for properties along FM 1209 and 969 at the City of Bastrop's brand new wastewater treatment facility. Corix will be handling the transfer of the wastewater to the City's plant. "The real winners here are the residents, ratepayers, and taxpayers of the City of Bastrop.
News Release:Comptroller Glenn Hegar Distributes $981 Million in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue to Local
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $980.9 million in local sales tax allocations for March, 2.2 percent less than in March 2023. These allocations are based on sales made in January by businesses that report tax monthly. LOCAL SALES TAX ALLOCATIONS (March 2024) Recipient March 2024Allocations Change fromMarch 2023 Year-to-dateChange Cities $622.3M ↓1.7% ↑0.9% Transit
News Release: Sales Tax Allocations for March 2024
Good morning. The sales tax allocations for March 2024 (primarily January sales) are below. Here’s the link to the State Comptroller’s website if you would like additional information: http://www.comptroller.texas.gov/transparency/local/allocations/sales-tax/. Please let us know if you have any questions.
News Release: 3/1/2024
CASA of Bastrop, Fayette & Lee Counties is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Wendy Wallace, Kelly Marburger, Lisa Patten and Krista Williams (left to right) as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) by Judge Benton Eskew on February 27, 2024. CASA of Bastrop, Fayette & Lee Counties endeavors to provide trained volunteer advocates in all abuse and neglect foster care cases assigned by the courts. CASA Volunteers are screened and highly trained and then appointed by Judges to represent and
Press Release: 2/26/2024
Kelsi Owen joins the Bastrop Chamber as Administrative Assistant
Contact: Becki Womble, IOM, CCE Bastrop Chamber of Commerce President/CEO (512) 303-0558 bwomble@bastropchamber.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2024 Bastrop Chamber of Commerce Announces Hiring of Administrative Assistant Bastrop, Texas (February 26, 2024) – The Bastrop Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and staff has announced the hiring of Kelsi Owen as Administrative Assistant. “The Chamber is delighted to
News Release: Visit Bastrop Honored with Three Texas Travel Awards
Visit Bastrop Honored with Three Texas Travel Awards Visit Bastrop Takes Home Award for Best Small/Mid-Market Music Festival, Best Destination for Families and Best Destination for Outdoor Adventure BASTROP, Texas, Feb. 22, 2024 – Visit Bastrop is thrilled to announce its wins in the 2024 Texas Travel Awards, the premier recognition program for outstanding travel destinations and experiences in Texas. Bastrop is honored with the titles of Best Small/Mid-Market Music Festival, Best Destination for Families