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County’s 2011 agricultural income declined by $37 million

Monday, February 20, 2012 | Eric Betts

It may be awhile before ranchers and farmers are able to escape the seas of red ink caused by last year’s drought.

Robbery investigated

Monday, February 20, 2012 | Eric Betts

The Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an aggravated robbery that took place at a store on Texas 95 on Tuesday, Feb. 14.

Bastrop police: Stay alert

Monday, February 20, 2012 | terryhagerty

Bastrop police are warning the public, once again, to be alert after several recent burglaries and thefts.

Heavenly helpers for church

Monday, February 20, 2012 | terryhagerty

A bond forged between congregations of a Bryan church and a New Hampshire church is helping a Bastrop congregation get back on its feet after the Bastrop County Complex Fire.

Photographer captures fire

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 | terryhagerty

A local photographer and teacher at Bastrop High School, will have an exhibit at the Bastrop Fine Arts Guild during the month of February that touches on the Bastrop County Complex Fire.

Beckoning businesses here

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 | terryhagerty

What is the future of Bastrop’s Industrial Park?

A lasting influence

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 | Special to the Advertiser

Sophia and Elroy Williams are a busy couple.

Toad slows work, again

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 | Eric Betts | 2

Just a month after a communication mix-up over the endangered Houston Toad stopped cleanup and restoration efforts in the area affected by the Bastrop County Complex Fire, the county’s contractors and Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative’s crews are having their work slowed by new requirements designed to protect the toad population during its breeding season.

Familiar faces file for council

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 | terryhagerty

Mayor Terry Orr and Joe Beal (Place 2) filed, while incumbent Julie Hart (Place 4), confirmed on Tuesday she will not seek re-election.

Patience a virtue for tree farmer

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 | Eric Betts

Like every farmer, Steve Hipe has been watching his business grow since the moment he first turned dirt.

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