🌱 How much have Bastrop home prices really climbed since 2016?
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In today's newsletter:
- How much have Bastrop home prices really climbed since 2016?
- Bastrop community mourns the passing of Elijsha Akeem Davis
Today's riddle: Why does my coffee taste like dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 69.
- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• What to know about Bastrop's housing market trends (communityimpact.com) — If you’re house-hunting or already own in Bastrop, local data shows median home prices in the 78602 and 78612 ZIP codes have jumped more than 40% since 2016. The city’s historic charm, proximity to Austin, and natural amenities are drawing more residents, while census figures highlight how monthly ownership costs are rising for many Bastrop homeowners. 
• Elijsha Davis Obituary (northmissourinews.com) — A longtime Bastrop resident, 34-year-old Elijsha Akeem Davis, has passed away unexpectedly, leaving his Grace Mennonite Church community and many loved ones grieving. Originally from Kentucky, he first came to Bastrop to help with wildfire cleanup, later settling here, sharing his faith, love of aquariums, and passion for cooking with friends and family.
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💬 Chatter
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- FOUND: Young cat in yard (Camp Swift area) 🐾 — Need to find owners or a new home
I have had a young cat in my yard for over a week. It is very friendly and seems like it might belong to someone. I am trying to locate its original… (Nextdoor Lake Bastrop) - Anyone recognize this guy?
Found him on 1441 this morning… super sweet abs well behaved so I’m certain he has a loving family. Very calm and loving. Please message me here… he… (Nextdoor Historic Bastrop)
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Capital Events Austin Launches Full-Service Event Rental Company Serving Central Texas (columbiabusinessmonthly.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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