Press Releases
September Hunger Awareness & Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry
In honor of Hunger Awareness Month, we invite you to join us in the effort to end childhood hunger in our community.This year we have experienced a 29% increase in requests for services compared to last year. And nearly half of those we serve are children under 18 years old. While the local schools often provide free or reduced-cost lunches and breakfast, students have little to no options for food during the weekend. Childhood hunger and poor nutrition lead to an increase in chronic diseases like diabetes;
News Release: 9/11/2023 Bastrop County Commissioner’s Court Approves the Establishment of a Bastrop
Bastrop County Commissioner’s Court Approves the Establishment of a Bastrop County Public Health Department Bastrop County, Texas- On August 28th, 2023, the Bastrop County Commissioner’s Court unanimously approved the establishment of a Bastrop County Public Health Department. Bastrop County Commissioner of Precinct 2, Clara Beckett read the resolution which noted its creation to become effective October 1, 2023. This decision follows the recommendation from the Bastrop County Public Health Improvement
News Release: 9/7/2023
CASA of Bastrop, Fayette & Lee Counties is pleased to announce the appointment of Brandy Martin, Esther Montoya, Sabrina Bass and Chris Ligon (left to right) as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) by Judge Benton Eskew. Won't you join them and give a child the chance they deserve? We offer morning and evening CASA Volunteer training for your convenience. Call Rita today at 512.409.0771 to learn more about becoming a CASA or visit our website at www.casabfl.org!
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News Release: 9/7/2023 Comptroller Glenn Hegar Distributes $1.1 Billion in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue
Comptroller Glenn Hegar Distributes $1.1 Billion in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue to Local Governments(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for September, 3.4 percent more than in September 2022. These allocations are based on sales made in July by businesses that report tax monthly.LOCAL SALES TAX ALLOCATIONS (Sept. 2023)RecipientSept. 2023AllocationsChange fromSept.
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News Release: 9/8/2023 The Sales Tax Allocations for September 2023
Good morning.The sales tax allocations for September 2023 (primarily July 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.
Bastrop Chamber of Commerce Announces Hiring of Project & Events Coordinator
Contact: Becki Womble, CCE, IOMBastrop Chamber of Commerce President/CEO(512) 303-0558bwomble@bastropchamber.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2023 Bastrop Chamber of Commerce Announces Hiring of Project & Events Coordinator Bastrop, Texas (September 4, 2023) – The Bastrop Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and staff has announced the hiring of Angela Rawlinson as their first Project and Events Coordinator. "We are
Redefining local news consumption: Community Impact unveils ‘CI Simple’ content strategy, new growth
Community Impact, the largest local news source in Texas with over 40 editions and a distribution of 2.5 million mailboxes, will undergo two transformations this fall.A new era for Community Impact Over the course of 2023, Community Impact’s editorial and design leaders have been working toward an innovative new content and design strategy called CI Simple.Introducing CI Simple CI Simple is more than just a fresh coat of paint; it’s a complete overhaul of Community Impact’s newspaper product. Each page
Rep. McCaul Honors Texas War Hero With New Legislation
Rep. McCaul Honors Texas War Hero With New LegislationAugust 1, 2023Press Release AUSTIN, Texas – U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) introduced a bill to designate the United States Postal Service located at 1106 Main Street in Bastrop, Texas, as the ‘‘Sergeant Major Billy D. Waugh Post Office” to honor one of his district’s great patriots and war heroes. Rep. McCaul said, “Sergeant Major Waugh epitomized the American values of courage, patriotism, and self-sacrifice. Through his unparalleled life
Rep. McCaul Announces New Chief of Staff
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 27, 2023 Press Contact: Emily Cassil Rep. McCaul Announces New Chief of Staff WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) announced he has named longtime aide Andrew Ross as his next Chief of Staff. Ross will officially step into the role on Monday as Chris Del Beccaro is set to depart after four years of service. Rep. McCaul said, “I am happy to announce the promotion of Andrew Ross to be my next chief of staff. No one knows Texas’
BASTROP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RANKED 5TH IN AUSTIN BUSINESS JOURNAL 2023 BOOK OF LISTS
For Immediate Release July 24, 2023 Contact: Becki Womble, CCE, IOM President & CEO (512) 303-0558 bwomble@bastropchamber.com Bastrop chamber of commerceRANKED 5th IN AUSTIN BUSINESS JOURNAL 2023 BOOK OF LISTS Bastrop, TX (July 24, 2023) —The Bastrop Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that they have been ranked #5 by the Austin Business Journal in the 2023 Book of Lists of Austin-Area Chambers, moving up from #6 in 2022. The ranking is based on paying members of
COMMUNITY IMPACT LAUNCHING 40TH MARKET WITH DIGITAL-FIRST MODEL IN BASTROP
For Immediate Release July 17, 2023 Contact: Becki Womble, CCE, IOM President & CEO (512) 303-0558 bwomble@bastropchamber.com Community Impact launching 40th market with digital-first model in Bastrop Bastrop, TX (July 17, 2023) — Community Impact is expanding into the city of Bastrop this September with a new digital-first growth strategy, featuring the debut of a free Bastrop email newsletter and website, prior to delivering printed newspapers to all residents in spring
