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Austin Water looks to Bastrop County for future water storage

Austin Water utility is hoping for approval from Bastrop County to move forward with plans to inject drinking water into the Carrizo-Wilcox aquifer in an effort to store water for future needs.

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The expansion project is set for completion in early 2026. (Amanda Cutshall/Community Impact)

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Texans can purchase batteries, flashlights, generators and other emergency preparedness supplies without state and local sales taxes from April 26-28. (Courtesy Texas A&M Forest Service)

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TSTF will be funded through charitable donations, corporate partnerships and fundraising events and invites businesses, community leaders and citizens to join their cause, per the release. (Hannah Norton/Community Impact)

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Texas State Troopers Foundation launches to support DPS officers

Published 3:19 PM | Apr 9, 2025 CDT

Bastrop City Council approves first reading of microchipping ordinance to reduce unclaimed pets

A small child smiles while sliding on a blue slide as a worker laughs and stands next to the slide.

Updated 5:14 PM | Apr 7, 2025 CDT

Bastrop offers 50% tax break for qualifying child care centers

Community members look at a rendering of the columbarium during the groundbreaking ceremony.

Published 4:40 PM | Apr 3, 2025 CDT

Fairview Cemetery raises fees, expands to meet growth in Bastrop

Bastrop's upcoming Waterloo Solar project will be located in the western part of the county. (Courtesy RWE Clean Energy)

Updated 5:21 PM | Apr 2, 2025 CDT

Bastrop County's Waterloo Solar project to boost economy by $2M annually, create 300 jobs

LCRA representatives present a $14,609 grant to the Senna Hills Municipal Utility District for monitors to help locate leaks within its water distribution system. From left: Stacy Pandey, LCRA senior water conservation coordinator; Chet Palesko, Senna Hills MUD president; Chris Kite, Utilimatics chief technology officer; and Carol Freeman, LCRA Board member. (Courtesy Lower Colorado River Authority)

Published 6:00 AM | Apr 2, 2025 CDT

Amid prolonged drought, LCRA program helps save millions of gallons of water

Caroline holds her right hand up and smiles during her swearing-in. Caballero smiles at the camera after he was sworn in.

Published 8:45 AM | Mar 31, 2025 CDT

Bastrop officials swear in 2 judges to serve community

A dog is shown getting his microchip scanned at the vet.

Published 10:49 AM | Mar 28, 2025 CDT

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A burn ban sign is shown in Bastrop surrounded by green trees.

Published 4:42 PM | Mar 20, 2025 CDT

Bastrop County burn ban extended through March 24

The woman stands at the podium while addressing council members. Residents sit behind her in the audience.

Updated 11:05 AM | Mar 21, 2025 CDT