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🌱 Bastrop voters reject school tax increase, choose new county judge

Bastrop, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Bastrop! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Bastrop voters reject school tax increase, choose new county judge
  • A Bastrop nonprofit helps veterans keep a sound roof overhead
  • SpaceX plans solar cell production expansion in Bastrop

Also on today's calendar: Alive After Five and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny; pleasant, less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 49.
  • Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bastrop County election roundup: What voters decided Nov. 3 (communityimpact.com) — Bastrop ISD voters rejected a tax-rate increase, while Dock Jackson narrowly defeated the incumbent Bastrop County judge in the Nov. 3 election. Unofficial county turnout reached 57.05%, above 2022 levels. Officials have until Nov. 17 to canvass the results.
   

2. From service to support: Free roof repairs for Bastrop veterans (communityimpact.com) — Veterans facing costly roof problems can apply for free repairs or replacements through Bastrop-based Troops Need Roofs. Led by former Texas Army National Guard leader Steve Coon, the nonprofit reviews financial hardship, roof condition and insurance coverage, but having homeowners insurance does not automatically rule applicants out.
   

3. SpaceX Signs Agreement with SINGULUS to Expand Solar Cell Production in Texas (texasborderbusiness.com) — SpaceX plans to add a solar cell production line at its Bastrop facility under a supply agreement announced by German equipment maker SINGULUS. The first delivery is scheduled for the first half of 2027, with additional lines planned to support SpaceX's satellite manufacturing expansion.
   

4. 12 resources for Bastrop County veterans (communityimpact.com) — Bastrop veterans and their families have local places to turn for benefits help, counseling and support with housing or financial hardship. The county Veterans Service Office offers appointments in Bastrop, while organizations including American Legion Post 533 and Troops Need Roofs provide additional assistance.
   

5. Who leads the Central Texas high school football rankings going into playoffs? (statesman.com) — Bastrop enters the football playoffs at 6-4 after a forfeit victory over LASA, holding third place in the Austin-area Class 5A rankings. Weiss and Anderson remain ahead of the Bears as Central Texas teams begin postseason play this week.
   

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  • A great charitible organization to get involved with around thanksgiving.
    My wife and I have participated in the past in Austin. The basic motto is that no one needs to go hungry in the city on that day. (Nextdoor The Colony)
  • Hi neighbors!
    We are looking to find an occasional babysitter for date nights. We have tried various platforms including actively searching on SitterCity but haven… (Nextdoor The Colony)
  • Sonic posted a job opening for Crew Member in Bastrop. Apply here.
  • LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Line Cook in Bastrop. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bastrop here.

Ok Bastrop! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bastrop

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bastrop

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.