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August 2011

Bastrop man killed in Texas 95 wreck

Wednesday, August 31, 2011 | Eric Betts

A Bastrop man was killed last Wednesday morning in a crash on Texas 95 when the vehicle he was driving collided with an 18-wheeler.

4-H cake fundraiser

Wednesday, August 31, 2011 | Special to the Advertiser

The Annual Bastrop County 4-H Cake Auction was held Saturday, August 6 at the Bastrop Convention Center during Bastrop Homecoming festivities.

Riverbend Park hosts rodeo this weekend

Wednesday, August 31, 2011 | Denis McGinness

Get your rodeo on this Labor Day weekend at the Roc’n on the River CPRA Rodeo at Riverbend Park.

Concert commemorates 9/11

Wednesday, August 31, 2011 | Special to the Advertiser

In commemoration of 9/11, a free concert will be held on Sunday, Sept. 11 at Bastrop’s American Legion Post #533, from 3-10 p.m.

Julie Strickland

Wednesday, August 31, 2011 | Special to the Advertiser

Julie H. Strickland, 78, of Blanco, died on Aug. 28, 2011.

Eugene Hoffmann

Wednesday, August 31, 2011 | Special to the Advertiser

Eugene (Buckeye) C. Hoffmann Jr.,  62, of Paige, died Aug. 23, 2011.

Francis Vernon Ruble

Wednesday, August 31, 2011 | Special to the Advertiser

Francis Vernon Ruble, 93, died Aug. 29, 2011.

Literacy volunteers help adults learn to read

Wednesday, August 31, 2011 | Eric Betts | 1

For the past 23 years, the Literacy Volunteers of Bastrop have been helping Bastrop County citizens discover the written word.

Ascension Catholic Knights honored

Wednesday, August 31, 2011 | Special to the Advertiser

The Knights of Columbus of Ascension Bastrop Council 14943, at Ascension Catholic Church, have been notified by Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson that the council has been awarded the prestigious Star Council award.

Time to re-register marks and brands

Wednesday, August 31, 2011 | Special to the Advertiser

The time frame has been announced for the re-registration of marks and brands.

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