Press Releases
The Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry launches Capital Campaign and receives challenge grant from J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation.
The Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry launches Capital Campaign and receives challenge grant from J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation. The mission of the Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry & Support Center is to serve Bastrop County residents going through periods of transition by providing emergency food assistance, education, and support. The Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry has provided emergency and ongoing food and support services for over 37 years. For the last few years, the Food Pantry has
News Release: Texas Association of Business Statement on Bipartisan Delegation to Israel
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: gabriela@txbiz.org July 24, 2024 Texas Association of Business Statement on Bipartisan Delegation to Israel AUSTIN, TEXAS – Last month, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) led a bipartisan delegation of legislators and state leaders to Israel. The trip served as both a trade mission and a demonstration of solidarity with our great ally. It offered a firsthand view of the destruction wrought by the Hamas terrorist
Bastrop Chamber of Commerce Ranked #6 in Region by Austin Business Journal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 22, 2024 Contact: Becki Womble, CCE, IOM President & CEO (512) 303-0558 bwomble@bastropchamber.com BASTROP CHAMBER OF COMMERCERANKED 6TH IN AUSTIN BUSINESS JOURNAL 2024 BOOK OF LISTS Bastrop, TX (July 22, 2024) —The Bastrop Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that they have been ranked #6 by the Austin Business Journal in the 2024 Book of Lists of Austin-Area Chambers. The ranking is based on paying members of the organization and
Bastrop Chamber Recognized for Website Excellence
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 27, 2024 Contact: Becki Womble, CCE, IOM President & CEO (512) 303-0558 bwomble@bastropchamber.com BASTROP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RECOGNIZED FOR WEBSITE EXCELLENCETCCE Award Presented at 2024 Annual Conference Bastrop, TX (June 27, 2024) — At the 2024 Annual Texas Chamber of Commerce (TCCE) Conference held in Galveston, Texas, on June 23-26, the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce was awarded First Place in the Website category.
News Release: TAB Hosts Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry...
Media Contact: gabriela@txbiz.org July 19, 2024 TAB Hosts Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry & Analysis Grant T. Harris for Roundtable on Supply Chain Resiliency AUSTIN, TEXAS – This week, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) hosted a roundtable in Austin, Texas, with Assistant Secretary of Commerce Grant Harris and business leaders and industry stakeholders to discuss ongoing efforts by the Department of Commerce’s Supply Chain Center to
Bastrop County Health Fair: Promoting Health and Wellness in our Community
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 17, 2024 Contact: Becki Womble, CCE, IOM President & CEO (512) 303-0558 bwomble@bastropchamber.com 2nd Annual Bastrop County Health Fair“Promoting Health and Wellness in Our Community”Saturday, August 10, 2024 | 10am to 3pmBastrop, TX – [July 17, 2024] – The Bastrop Chamber of Commerce presents the 2nd Annual Bastrop County Health Fair, to be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024, from 10am to 3pm at the Bastrop Convention Center. The FREE, family-friendly
News Release: LS Electric
Texas Governor’s Visit to South Korea Strengthens Economic Ties July 12, 2024 – On July 8th, 2024, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, accompanied by his state delegation, visited South Korea to bolster economic relations between Texas and South Korea. This significant visit underscores Texas' commitment to expanding its international economic partnerships. As part of the visit, Governor Abbott met with JongWoo Kim, President of LS Electric, at the US Ambassador’s residence in Seoul. This visit highlights our
News Release: The sales tax allocations for July 2024
News Release: LOCAL SALES TAX ALLOCATIONS (July 2024)
LOCAL SALES TAX ALLOCATIONS (July 2024) Recipient July 2024Allocations Change fromJuly 2023 Year-to-dateChange Cities $695.5M ↓0.3% ↑1.9% Transit Systems $234.3M ↓0.9% ↑1.5% Counties $67.8M ↓1.0% ↑1.5% Special Purpose Districts $108.4M ↑2.9% ↑4.9% Total $1.1B ↓0.2% ↑2.1% For details on July sales tax allocations to individual cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts, visit the Comptroller’s Monthly Sales Tax Allocation Comparison Summary Reports.
News Release: Smithville Workforce Training Center
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News Release: 6/27/2024
?? Raffle Fundraiser 2024 for CASA of Bastrop, Fayette & Lee Counties! ??We are excited to kick off our annual raffle fundraiser to support the CASA chapter of Bastrop, Fayette & Lee Counties. Your participation helps us continue our mission of advocating for children in foster care.How to Participate:Tickets are available for purchase in our office or online at casabfl.org/raffle-fundraiser-2024/ from now until the end of July.When:The raffle drawing will take place via Facebook Live on August 2nd at 1 PM.