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Charged with solicitation for capital murder

Friday, April 20, 2012 | terryhagerty

A Lee County man has been charged with solicitation for capital murder, after allegedly attempting to hire a DPS undercover agent to kill two people for $5,000.

Texas legislators hold hearing at Bastrop city hall

Friday, April 20, 2012 | terryhagerty

A committee of Texas legislators holding a special hearing at Bastrop City Hall on Thursday concerning the Labor Day fires heard praise about the efforts of first responders.

Past through present – Yesterfest 2012

Thursday, April 19, 2012 | Special to the Advertiser | 1

Bastrop’s 25th annual Yesterfest – next weekend on April 27 and 28 – is set against the backdrop of Bastrop’s historic 1800s-era downtown and celebrates both Bastrop’s pioneer heritage and its bustling present.

Council eyes revisions to board, commission service

Thursday, April 19, 2012 | terryhagerty | 1

The Bastrop City Council is fine tuning the city’s regulations concerning its multitude of volunteer boards and committees.

Couple first to rebuild in city after Labor Day fire

Thursday, April 19, 2012 | terryhagerty | 1

John and Susan Chopcinski’s new home is the first one finished inside Bastrop city limits after last Labor Day’s fires.

MS 150: Houston to Austin, 23 times

Thursday, April 19, 2012 | Eric Betts

A two-day, 180-mile cycling event like the BP MS 150 is all about endurance. Local cyclist Mike Tompkins knows that as well as anyone.

Bastrop brew master to open brew pub

Thursday, April 19, 2012 | terryhagerty | 3

Michael Candelario is the new leasing manager for The Crossing and is helping with renovations to the property that will house the District Brewing Company.

Recovery team finishes first house

Friday, April 13, 2012 | Eric Betts | 4

A brand-new house, painted an eye-catching and appropriately Easter-egg shade of blue, was the first house the Long Term Recovery Committee has finished.

Woman says ‘historical’ status of chickens a messy situation

Friday, April 13, 2012 | terryhagerty | 8

A woman who has rental properties on Bastrop’s Farm Street said that free-roaming chickens are creating a literal mess and are a health issue.

Court sticks with improvement plan

Friday, April 13, 2012 | Eric Betts | 2

The Bastrop County Commissioners Court has, for now, reiterated their commitment to the county’s Capital Improvement Plan.

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