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October 2010

New businesses coming to Bastrop

Saturday, October 30, 2010 | terryhagerty | 2

In the midst of an uncertain economy, there are both signs of new life and delays, when it comes to businesses opening around Bastrop.

Turnovers doom Smithville in 57-14 loss

Friday, October 29, 2010 | Amanda Sena

Navasota scored 21 points off three Smithville turnovers and went on to tame the Tigers 57-14.

Airport opposition voiced

Friday, October 29, 2010 | Mike Blackwell | 5

Fourteen men and women – all opposed to the proposed 381 Agreement between Bastrop County and the Central Texas Airport – spoke at the Bastrop County Commissioners Court meeting Monday.

Bears awaken in second half, top Elgin 42-0

Friday, October 29, 2010 | Michael Adams | 7

In the first meeting between the two teams since 1989, Bastrop scored 28 points in the second half and defeated Elgin 42-0 after being out-gained in the first half.

Neese leaves water board

Thursday, October 28, 2010 | Denis McGinness | 1

Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District board member Michael Neese, one of five directors from Bastrop County serving on the 10-member board, has resigned his seat.

BISD joins Leadership Circle Award winners

Thursday, October 28, 2010 | cmgdigital

Bastrop ISD has joined the Texas Comptroller Leadership Circle Award winners for their success in implementing financial transparency.

Willie Matthews

Thursday, October 28, 2010 | cmgdigital

Willie Darnelle “Darn-L” Matthews, 45, of Cedar Creek, died Oct. 19, 2010.

Fred Davis Tripp

Thursday, October 28, 2010 | cmgdigital

Fred Davis Tripp, 66, of Paige, died Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010.

First responders seek to upgrade status to ALS

Thursday, October 28, 2010 | Mike Blackwell | 1

The Bastrop County First Responders Association will be submitting an application within a week that will likely upgrade their certification from Basic Life Support to Advanced Life Support.

Envision Central Texas wins planning grant

Thursday, October 28, 2010 | Mike Blackwell | 1

Envision Central Texas, a non-profit organization whose goal is to strategize growth options for communities like Bastrop, is part of an application consortium that has been awarded a $3.7 million grant from the federal Sustainable Communities Partnership.

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