Spend Summer at The Colony!
June 2, 2023 3:01 pmFun in the sun is steps away when you live in The Colony! Residents can enjoy the lush green spaces... View Article
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Wedding Season Kicks Off in Bastrop
May 26, 2023 3:13 pmFor a destination wedding with beautiful surroundings and venue options from elegant to simple, tie the knot in Bastrop! This... View Article
Memorial Day Weekend Getaway
May 19, 2023 4:04 pmConsider a fun getaway close to home for Memorial Day Weekend! Nearby cities like San Antonio, Waco, Fredericksburg, and New... View Article
Your Guide to Mother’s Day 2023 in Bastrop
May 12, 2023 2:07 pmBastrop may be a small town, but residents don’t have to leave its charm to find the best gifts for... View Article
Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market
May 5, 2023 4:01 pmSpring is here! What better way to celebrate the warmer days and longer hours of sunshine than by visiting the... View Article
Everything You Need to Know About the New Colony Oaks Elementary School
April 28, 2023 3:56 pmAre you excited about the opening of a brand new school in The Colony? We sure are! Colony Oaks Elementary... View Article
How To Celebrate Earth Day In Your Neighborhood
April 21, 2023 3:34 pmWhile every day is a day to celebrate the Earth, April 22 is Earth Day—a chance to demonstrate gratitude and... View Article
Upcoming Live Music At Neighbor’s Kitchen & Yard
April 14, 2023 7:06 pmKnown as “the Heart of the Lost Pines,” Bastrop is famous for its beautiful outdoor vistas. Whether you’re a Bastrop... View Article
14th Annual Sherwood Forest Faire (March 4 – April 23)
April 7, 2023 2:34 pmIf you’re looking for a place to explore with friends and families this spring, consider a trip to Sherwood Forest... View Article
Earth Native Wilderness School Egg Hunt
March 24, 2023 7:12 pmKnown as “the Heart of the Lost Pines,” Bastrop is famous for its beautiful outdoor vistas. But one thing that... View Article
Refresh Your Home on a Budget This Spring
March 17, 2023 3:29 pmThere’s something utterly rejuvenating that comes with the spring season. After several months of cold and bleak weather, many of... View Article
Things to do this Spring Break in and near Bastrop
March 10, 2023 4:33 pmWith Spring just around the corner and bright sunny days ahead, you’ll want to get outdoors! Whether it’s a picnic,... View Article
Texas Independence Day Jam 2023
March 3, 2023 5:05 pmIt’s that time again! The Rising Sun Vineyard’s 10th annual Texas Independence Day Jam is here! Three days of live... View Article
Get to Know Downtown Bastrop
February 24, 2023 7:15 pmWhat’s happening in downtown Bastrop? If you’ve ever wanted to know the best places to visit or locally-shared secrets in... View Article
Tesla Gigafactory Files Plans for Over $800 Million Gigafactory Expansion
February 10, 2023 4:17 pmTechnology may be the leading industry in Austin, but automotive manufacturing is a close second, especially with Tesla’s Gigafactory filing... View Article
The Austin Marathon
February 10, 2023 4:05 pmIf you’re a runner in the Central Texas area, you’re probably aware that the Austin Marathon is just a few... View Article
Valentine’s Date Night in Bastrop
February 6, 2023 9:02 pmValentine’s Day will be here before you know it, and there’s no better way to show your love than with... View Article
Best Books to Read in 2023
January 27, 2023 10:18 pmWhat books are on your must-read radar for 2023? This year promises to be a phenomenal year in books, with... View Article
Start a New Hobby This Year
January 20, 2023 6:45 pmThe first month of the year is a great time to reflect on the past year, start fresh, and set... View Article
What’s New at The Colony?
January 13, 2023 7:27 pmExciting things are happening in Bastrop, and there’s no better time than the present to make our community your home... View Article
Ideas to Keep Your Little Ones Busy this Winter
January 11, 2023 5:23 pmAlthough Bastrop may not have had a snowy backdrop this holiday season, cabin fever is still in full swing—especially with... View Article
Breakfast Spots in Austin
December 16, 2022 5:26 pmIs breakfast really the most important meal of the day? It depends on your definition of “most important.” In 1944,... View Article
Cozy Drinks to Try This Winter
December 16, 2022 5:19 pmWhether you’re attending a holiday party or staying in for a movie night, a cozy drink in hand can make... View Article
Preserve Bastrop’s Natural Land: Pines & Prairies Land Trust
December 9, 2022 6:57 pmEver wonder why Central Texas and Bastrop County are surrounded by so much natural beauty? It didn’t happen by accident.... View Article
Lost Pines Christmas Events 2022
November 28, 2022 4:20 pmThe Christmas season in Bastrop officially kicks off in late November! Whether you’re into holiday shopping, looking at Christmas lights,... View Article
World-famous antique shopping, food, wine and more in nearby Round Top
November 18, 2022 7:31 pmNestled 45 minutes east of Bastrop lies the tiny town of Round Top, Texas. While hardly a bustling metropolis (93... View Article
Bastrop’s Annual Heroes & Hot Rods Returns
November 11, 2022 5:02 pmBring the whole family to Downtown Bastrop to celebrate and honor our veterans at Bastrop’s 16th Annual Veteran’s Day Cruise-In... View Article
Bastrop Art Fest
November 4, 2022 3:18 pmBastrop Art Fest on November 5th Attention art fans and patrons! The Lost Pines Art Center is holding its annual... View Article
Bastrop Public Library: More than books
October 28, 2022 7:48 pmA quality public library’s value is hard to quantify. Considering factors such as the impact of improved access to education... View Article
Fall Festival at Barton Hill Farms
October 21, 2022 3:16 pmFall is a special time of year in Central Texas, especially Bastrop. Cooler weather, pumpkin spice, and fall festivities make... View Article
Happy Hour in Bastrop
October 14, 2022 5:42 pmFind Your Favorite Happy Hour in Bastrop Have you ever wondered where “happy hour” comes from? According to historical researcher... View Article
4 Recipes You Must Try This Fall
October 6, 2022 2:41 pmIn Central Texas, Fall is for foodies. This season’s apples, winter squash, eggplant, pumpkin, parsnips, and other seasonal favorites are... View Article
Movie Studio Coming to Bastrop
September 23, 2022 3:08 pmMost American cities with about 10,000 residents don’t have massive movie production studios under development. Bastrop isn’t like most cities,... View Article
Brunch in Bastrop
September 16, 2022 6:59 pmBack in the 1890s, upper-class English men were known to spend Saturdays at grand parties and endure the celebrations into... View Article
For the Plant Lovers & Green Thumbs in Bastrop
September 2, 2022 5:24 pmDid you know gardening improves your health? According to UNC Health, gardening has several mental and physical health benefits like... View Article
Bastrop Music Festival 2022
September 2, 2022 5:18 pmThe Bastrop Music Festival returns on Sept 22nd-25th with over four days of live music, featuring more than 40 bands... View Article
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa
August 26, 2022 2:21 pmDid you know that a vacation or even just a long weekend away from your everyday routine can have a... View Article
Bastrop’s 75th Annual Homecoming & Rodeo
July 22, 2022 4:03 pmBastrop’s 75th Annual Homecoming and Rodeo is kicking off on August 3rd-6th at Mayfest Park. Starting on Wednesday, August 6th,... View Article
Dog-Friendly in Bastrop
June 27, 2022 9:33 pmDid you know nearly 40% of households in the United States own at least 1 pet dog? People of all... View Article
HBA Announces 2022 Benefit Home Project
June 9, 2022 4:52 pmPhoto courtesy of Nicolle Ramia Bastrop, Texas (May 20, 2022) –The Home Builders Association of Greater Austin (HBAGA) is honored... View Article
Barton Hill Farms: Blooms & Brews Festival Filled with Flowers and Family Fun
May 5, 2022 5:32 pmAs summer quickly approaches, families all over Austin are looking for new activities that the whole family can enjoy. Barton... View Article
More Than a Movie Theater: Film Alley in Bastrop, TX
April 22, 2022 9:01 pmMovies on the big screen offer a brief escape from daily life by taking you on an immersive adventure for... View Article