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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?

Sewer, streets top city projects

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 | terryhagerty

Improving city sewer lines and the status of the Farm Street Project and a “splash pad” at Fisherman’s Park were part of city manager Mike Talbot’s updates to the city council during their regular meeting last Tuesday.

Bits and Pieces holding open house Feb. 9

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 | Eric Betts

Wesley Wamer calls the first weeks on his new job his “baptism by fire.”

Man finds stash of cash and coins

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 | terryhagerty

For now, the $71,680 that a man found last week along the river walk in Fisherman’s Park will remain in city hands, Police Chief Michael Blake said on Thursday.

Norwood lawyers ask for more time

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 | Special to the Advertiser

Attorneys for Mark Norwood, a former Bastrop dishwasher accused in the 1986 slaying of a Williamson County woman, have asked for more time to prepare his defense.

New direct CARTS service

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 | Special to the Advertiser

On Monday, Jan. 30, the CARTS Bastrop Metro Connector Route will begin providing direct service from the Bastrop Park and Ride to the ACC Riverside Campus in Austin with two additional stops in Garfield and Cedar Creek.

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.

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.

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