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Hotter days, less humidity compound fire dangers
Friday, April 27, 2012 |
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 |
Farm Street neighbors, city officials and the famous “historic” chickens came together Monday morning for a friendly occasion.
County cleanup continues
Friday, April 27, 2012 |
As the county and its residents continue to clean up, restore and rebuild after the Bastrop County Complex Fire, the emphasis is shifting away from responding to immediate needs toward more long-term planning.
Elementary filmmaking
Friday, April 27, 2012 |
It has been a busy year for the 18 students in Jaime Williams’ fourth grade class at Emile Elementary.
Charged with solicitation for capital murder
Friday, April 20, 2012
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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 |
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
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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
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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
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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 |
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.