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January 2012

Bastrop able to pursue permits

Monday, January 30, 2012 | Denis McGinness

The Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District voted to keep the moratorium on new well permits in place, but that doesn’t mean the City of Bastrop won’t be able to pump from their wells.

Family stays with neighborhood in aftermath of fire

Monday, January 30, 2012 | terryhagerty

While the devastation from the Bastrop County Complex Fire is still pervasive along Charolais Drive and surrounding streets, one family’s optimism remains firm as they enjoy their new home.

Elections set for two spots on board

Monday, January 30, 2012 | Eric Betts

The Bastrop ISD board of trustees Tuesday approved plans and contracts that will allow the board to hold elections for two of its places on Saturday, May 12.

Bastrop Business Women

Monday, January 30, 2012 | Special to the Advertiser

The Bastrop Business Women will start an evening meeting in the Bastrop Public Library’s community room, 1100 Church St., at 6 p.m. on Jan. 31.

BFAG art exhibit at Austin airport

Monday, January 30, 2012 | Special to the Advertiser

The Bastrop Fine Arts Guild has an art exhibit at Austin/Bergstrom Airport.

Negotiators resolve tense situation at HEB

Monday, January 30, 2012 | terryhagerty

What could have ended in tragedy was resolved without further incident as law officers were able to talk a man into coming down from the HEB clock tower last Saturday night.

STAAR to be ‘rigorous’

Monday, January 30, 2012 | Eric Betts

More than 100 teachers and parents came out to Cedar Creek High School Jan. 19 for Bastrop ISD’s parent and board workshop to discuss the newest statewide student examination, the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness.

Moore about Bastrop – Hearts for Paws fundraiser on Feb. 11

Monday, January 30, 2012 | Special to the Advertiser

The Hearts for Paws third annual soiree will be Saturday, Feb. 11 at Heritage Hall, 1020 Main St., from 4-7 p.m.

Mobile program a huge success

Monday, January 30, 2012 | terryhagerty

The Bastrop County Animal Shelter’s first “neighborhood visit” program  for spay and neutering of pets was a resounding success, said shelter director Troy Walters.

County seeks water dispute resolution

Monday, January 30, 2012 | Special to the Advertiser

The Bastrop County commissioners approved a resolution to support efforts made to find an agreement between Aqua Water Supply Corp. and the City of Elgin at the commissioners’ regular meeting Monday, Jan. 23.

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