Bastrop · November 5, 2026
Care-A-Van visits Lost Pines Elementary today
Bastrop County Cares brings free play and family resource connections to 151 Tiger Woods Drive from 5 to 7 p.m.
November 3, 2026
Results
Unofficial totals from the county election-night report. The county certifies them later.
Commissioners Court
What the court decided
The October 26 agenda is posted. The minutes are not, so the three decisions are not written yet.
Community Impact · Bastrop · November 4, 2026
A bittersweet goodbye: Bastrop's Sugar Shack shutters
The downtown staple was known for nostalgic candy and handmade treats
Community Impact · Bastrop · November 4, 2026
Bastrop ISD maintains C rating, sets goal for academic growth
District leaders aim to earn a B rating and eliminate low-performing campuses within two years
Around the county
All newsKXAN · November 2, 2026
Data centers, government transparency drive Bastrop County judge race
Bastrop EDC · Bastrop · October 26, 2026
Burlington plans $3.3M store in Burleson Crossing East
Elgin Courier · November 3, 2026
2026 General Election: Unofficial results roll in across Bastrop County
Elgin Courier · Elgin · November 3, 2026
Board to meet after superintendent’s DUI arrest
Headlines and links from KXAN , Elgin Courier and Bastrop EDC . Stories open on their sites. Bastropia does not write or edit them.
This weekend
Friday to SundayFriday, November 6
Music · Paige
Beyond Existence Music Festival 2026
Community · Paige
Taiki Nulight in Paige
Outdoors · Elgin
Slow Flow with Melodie at Elgin Recreation Center
Outdoors · Elgin
Fit & Strong! with Melodie at the Elgin Recreation Center
Arts · Bastrop
F.A.M.E. Days: Gratitude & Community Traditions
Family · Smithville
Scream Hollow Wicked Halloween Thrills 2026
Community · Bastrop
Walkin' the Line: A Johnny Cash Tribute
Saturday, November 7
Arts · Bastrop
Bastrop Art Fest 2026
Community · Bastrop
Big Tex Gun Show 2026
Arts · Bastrop
Bastrop Art Fest at the Museum
Health · Elgin
Tai Chi for Martial Arts with Boaz at Elgin Recreation Center
Education · Elgin
Writing for Mental Health
Education · Bastrop
Ottomaite & Bastrop EDC present Business 101 - A Two Part Seminar
Sunday, November 8
Community · McDade
The Grand Gathering of Hynafol 2026
Government and public notices
Services and contactsBastrop County Commissioners Court · November 1, 2026
Commissioners Court calendar
Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management · October 31, 2026
Outdoor burning status
Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management · October 20, 2026
Emergency alerts need a signup
Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management · October 15, 2026
What a legal burn still has to follow
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