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Realignment: Just as predicted

Thursday, February 2, 2012 | Michael Adams

Bastrop, Elgin and Cedar Creek placed in 17-4A with Manor, Hutto, Connally, Georgetown and Georgetown East View.

Teacher charged with felony

Thursday, February 2, 2012 | terryhagerty

A Bastrop High School teacher has been charged with an “improper relationship between an educator and a student,” a second-degree felony, police chief Michael Blake said.

Empty Bowl Project gearing up

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 | terryhagerty

Ready for some superb entrees that will change the way you think about soup?

County says goodbye to former editor McAuley

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 | Cyndi Wright

Bastrop County will say an emotional goodbye to longtime journalist, artist and community activist Davis McAuley, after he died Tuesday morning.

Basketball: Wildcats pull away in 4Q to defeat Bastrop

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 | Michael Adams

Elgin clinched a playoff spot by defeating Bastrop 66-46 Tuesday night in Elgin.

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.

Heavy rains close roads, schools

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 | Eric Betts

Heavy rains overnight Wednesday have led to road closures throughout the county as rising water rushing over roadways have forced traffic on major highways to a standstill and kept area fire and emergency crews busy performing water rescues.

Girls soccer: Lady Bears stay on a roll with win over Elgin

Monday, January 23, 2012 | Michael Adams | 1

The Bastrop Lady Bears are on a roll in the early part of the season, picking up their third straight win Friday morning.

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