Bastrop Guide

Bastrop July 4th, 2010

Reporter — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 22:12:31 +0000

This year, the City of Bastrop will hold its annual July 4th celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2010. Join the fun at the DBA’s Pet and Pal Parade and the Chamber of Commerce hosted Patriotic Festival.

The Pet Parade Starts at 10:30am, if you want to enter your pet, be at the Bastrop County Courthouse by 8:30am.

The Patriotic festival is at Fishermans Park from 6pm-9:30pm. Look out for the fireworks at dusk!

Have a Great Patriotic Weekend!

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Reporter — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:16:39 +0000

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A Lost Pines Christmas in Bastrop

Reporter — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:09:55 +0000

Celebrate Christmas in Bastrop during 3 day’s of special events, holiday tours and shopping. On December 11-13, 2009 make sure to make it downtown for the festivities.

Friday, December 11

Christmas tree lighting

“It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play”

Community Orchestra Concert

River of Lights

Saturday, December 12

Holiday Open House and Music Festival

Bastrop Holiday Homes Tour

Library Open House

Christmas Market

Holiday Open Houses on Main Street

Lighted Christmas Parade

“It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play”

River of Lights

Sunday, December 12

“It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play”

River of Lights

For More information visit www.lostpineschristmasbastroptx.com online or call (512) 303-0904.

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Bastrop Bark Park – Bastrop Dog Friendly Park

Reporter — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:24:48 +0000

CALLING ALL DOGS!!!!! This year Bastrop opened the gates to a new City Park, Bastrop’s Bark Park. This park offers dogs a safe off-leash play area where their owners can enjoy a park-like setting and the chance to socialize with other canines and their owners. This park also provides many community benefits, such as promoting responsible pet ownership, providing elderly and disabled owners with an accessible place to exercise their companions and provides a tool for enforcement of dog control laws.
Bastrop’s Bark Park offers two fensed areas, one for small dogs and one for larger dogs. Your dog can play and exercise off leash in a safe environment.
HOURS:         7:00 a.m. – Dusk
LOCATION: Across the street from the City Police
Department (104 Grady Tuck Lane)
Bastrop Bark Park Rules:
•   No dog in heat;
•   No smoking;
•   No bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, or motorized vehicles;
•   No choke, pinch, or spike collars on dogs;
•   No aggressive dogs;
•   No more than 2 dogs per adult at one time;
•   No dog will be allowed in the park without wearing proper
registration and vaccination tags
•   No food for dogs or humans;
•   No puppies under 4 months of age;
•   No running, shouting, or chasing dogs;
•   No glass containers;
•   No alcohol.

Scoop the Poop: Please remember to pick up after your pets and help keep our park clean. There are Pet Waste Stations filled with plastic bags for picking up and disposing of pet waste.

Bring your dogs (large and small) to Bastrop’s Bark Park. – by Leslie Cosby

If you would like to donate to the dog park you may call
Leslie Cosby @ 321-5455 or Judi Hoover @ 304-5678.

Festival of Trees – Benefiting the Family Crisis Center

Reporter — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:49:04 +0000

On November 21st between 6-11pm the Family Crisis Center will be hosting the 8th Annual Festival of Trees at the Lost Pines Hyatt Resort and spa.

The live auction begins at 7:30, and their is also a silent auction and raffle tickets available.

With your payment of $55.00 you receive 2 drink tickets and “Taste of the Area.”

For more information on sponsorships, tickets or donating, call Charlotte at 512.321.7760.

Their are a limited number of tickets being sold so try and get your tickets now!

Bastrop Christmas Photos

Reporter — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:22:01 +0000

Texas Representative Tim Kleinschmidt

Reporter — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:31:42 +0000

Texas Senator Hegar & State Representative Tim Kleinschmidt To Speak in Bastrop

Reporter — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:35:21 +0000

On November 19th Senator Glenn Hegar & State Representative Tim Kleinschmidt will both be in Bastrop.

Senator Hegar has been named the Chairman of the Sunset Advisory Commission and received Legislator of the Year by the Texas Mining and Reclamation Association and an award from Texans for Lawsuit Reform. He will be speaking about the legislative session and the issues effecting our community.

Tim Kleinschmidt will also be in attendance and will be awarded by Texas for Fiscal Responsibility for his performance in the last legislative session.

This is your opportunity to meet with and hear from our elected officials during the November joint meeting of the Bastrop County Republican Party and the Bastrop County Republican Women. The meeting will be held on November 19th at 7pm at the main branch of the First National Bank,
489 Highway 71 West. Refreshments will be served. Please contact 512-303-1844 for more information.

Please join us in welcoming our State Senator & Representative to Bastrop.

Bastrop County Courthouse

Reporter — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:08:30 +0000

Bastrop County Courthouse Photo By Leslie Cosby

Sponsor a Bastrop Child This Christmas

Reporter — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:25:42 +0000

Bastrop County Child Protective Services has nearly 150 children in foster care who are hoping for a Christmas like other children. Will you please sponsor a child for Christmas or make a donation? What most of the children need most this time of year is to know they are specail and loved. Please be the generous donor that lights up these children’s eyes!

Find out how you can help at Child Protective Services (512) 321-3995 and ask for Carolyn or Kristy.