AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Bastrop Texas. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/bastrop-tx 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/bastrop-tx https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 05 Oct 2024 14:24:46 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has reintroduced the Public Water Supply Invasive Species Compliance Act and the Saving https://www.americantowns.com/news/sen-cruz-reintroduces-bills-to-protect-wildlife-conservation-texas-water-supply-31552379-bastrop-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/sen-cruz-reintroduces-bills-to-protect-wildlife-conservation-texas-water-supply-31552379-bastrop-tx.html Government and Politics Sat, 05 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The Legislature is in full swing, and there are multiple action items in this email. So please read it in its entirety! The Legislative Priorities https://www.americantowns.com/news/legislative-priorities-report-for-32023-31554411-bastrop-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/legislative-priorities-report-for-32023-31554411-bastrop-tx.html Government and Politics Sat, 05 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Laredo, TX – Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and the City of Laredo announced $247,100 in funding for the new Vietnam Veterans https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-cuellar-and-city-of-laredo-announce-a-247100-community-development-block-grant-for-vietnam-veterans-trail-and-plaza-31554657-bastrop-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-cuellar-and-city-of-laredo-announce-a-247100-community-development-block-grant-for-vietnam-veterans-trail-and-plaza-31554657-bastrop-tx.html Government and Politics Sat, 05 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500 AUSTIN, Texas -- Today, Texas Democratic Party Treasurer Odus Evbagharu released the following statement on the Biden-Harris Administration announcing https://www.americantowns.com/news/texas-democrats-celebrate-bidenharris-administrations-efforts-to-expand-healthcare-access-to-daca-recipients-31563237-bastrop-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/texas-democrats-celebrate-bidenharris-administrations-efforts-to-expand-healthcare-access-to-daca-recipients-31563237-bastrop-tx.html Government and Politics Sat, 05 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Bastrop Music Festival returns September 21-24, 2023 for four days and nights of live music, featuring 40 shows by artists in a variety of genres. https://www.americantowns.com/news/bastrop-music-festival-2023-31609511-bastrop-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/bastrop-music-festival-2023-31609511-bastrop-tx.html Arts and Entertainment Sat, 05 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Wassail fest, we will be located under the awning in front of the museum. Playing your favorite polkas, waltzes and Christmas music. Drinks, wassail, https://www.americantowns.com/news/wassail-fest-2023-31624076-bastrop-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/wassail-fest-2023-31624076-bastrop-tx.html Arts and Entertainment Sat, 05 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500 17th Annual Veterans Day Car Show in the heart of Bastrop! Honoring our American Veteran's is not something we take lightly in Bastrop, Texas. We are https://www.americantowns.com/news/17th-annual-heroes-and-hot-rods-veterans-weekend-car-show-31627819-bastrop-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/17th-annual-heroes-and-hot-rods-veterans-weekend-car-show-31627819-bastrop-tx.html Arts and Entertainment Sat, 05 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Millions of people are affected by the excessive drinking of someone close. The following questions are designed to help you decide whether or not you https://www.americantowns.com/news/are-you-troubled-by-someones-drinking-alanon-is-for-you-31668240-bastrop-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/are-you-troubled-by-someones-drinking-alanon-is-for-you-31668240-bastrop-tx.html Clubs and Organizations Sat, 05 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Bastrop Family Film Festival Special Events Enjoy our annual summer Family Film Festival every Tuesday at 10am. Doors open at 9am. Tickets will be https://www.americantowns.com/news/bastrop-family-film-festival-2024-31677990-bastrop-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/bastrop-family-film-festival-2024-31677990-bastrop-tx.html Arts and Entertainment Sat, 05 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Join us for the sixth annual Bastrop Music Festival Sept 26-29, 2024! Featuring approx. 35 shows by artists in a variety of genres at venues across https://www.americantowns.com/news/bastrop-music-festival-2024-31693303-bastrop-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/bastrop-music-festival-2024-31693303-bastrop-tx.html Arts and Entertainment Sat, 05 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Austin, TX – Governor Greg Abbott on Oct 3rd, announced John P. Scott as the new Chief of School Safety and Security within the Texas https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-announces-new-chief-of-school-safety-and-security-31465975-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-announces-new-chief-of-school-safety-and-security-31465975-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Sat, 05 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Dear Texas Economic Development Stakeholders, We are proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Texas as we highlight the many Hispanic https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-governors-texas-business-bulletin-october-2022-31466789-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-governors-texas-business-bulletin-october-2022-31466789-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Sat, 05 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500 AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Pablo Vegas to the Texas Energy Reliability Council for a term at the pleasure of the Governor. https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-appoints-vegas-to-texas-energy-reliability-council-31466795-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-appoints-vegas-to-texas-energy-reliability-council-31466795-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Sat, 05 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Greetings from Austin! As the summer months pass and we enter into the spookiest month of October, I wanted to take a moment to thank all of the https://www.americantowns.com/news/texas-crime-stoppers-newsletter-october-2022-31466802-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/texas-crime-stoppers-newsletter-october-2022-31466802-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Sat, 05 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500 AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Oct 4th, issued a statement on the Texas National Guard soldier who died from a self-inflicted gunshot https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-statement-on-loss-of-texas-national-guard-soldier-31467647-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-statement-on-loss-of-texas-national-guard-soldier-31467647-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Sat, 05 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0500