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Bastrop Election Results

Monday, May 14, 2012 | Michael Adams

A former city council member returned to the Bastrop City Council in Saturday’s election, while one incumbent and a new trustee will join the school board of the Bastrop Independent School District.

‘Spit and shine’ troopers

Thursday, May 10, 2012 | terryhagerty

BHS Naval ROTC cadets shine at recent awards ceremony.

BISD property tax shortfall

Thursday, May 10, 2012 | Special to the Advertiser

BISD hoping new and commercial property taxes could make up loss.

Powerful web app calculates fire risk

Monday, May 7, 2012 | Denis McGinness

A powerful web application pinpoints fire risk for home owners and provides community leaders with layers of data to create fire mitigation plans.

Green and Duke join Advertiser newsroom

Monday, May 7, 2012 | terryhagerty

Two new journalists have joined the staff of The Bastrop Advertiser – Erin Green as a reporter and Chris Duke as sports editor.

Medical director named for new hospital

Monday, May 7, 2012 | Cyndi Wright | 2

Corey Jones will lead St. David’s Emergency Center in Bastrop

Knebel gets historic win

Tuesday, May 1, 2012 | Michael Adams | 2

Bastrop High School alumni Corey Knebel has a place in history.

Art from the Ashes on display now

Monday, April 30, 2012 | Special to the Advertiser

ART from the Ashes, a nonprofit established after California was ravaged by wildfires in 2007.

Hotter days, less humidity compound fire dangers

Friday, April 27, 2012 | terryhagerty

Despite substantial rains earlier in the year, area fire officials are warning that conditions are getting dry once again.

Local street makeover marked with ribbon cutting

Friday, April 27, 2012 | terryhagerty

Farm Street neighbors, city officials and the famous “historic” chickens came together Monday morning for a friendly occasion.

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