Once a quaint spot in the Lost Pines region of Central Texas, Bastrop has transformed in recent years from a sleepy stop off Interstate 21 into a bustling pseudo-suburb of Austin. It's now one of the ...

Living in a small town has its perks. From close-knit communities to farmers markets and historic architecture, there's nothing quite like that good ol' small town charm and now one Central Texas town ...

BASTROP, Texas — Bastrop is getting some cuteness cred from a big name in lifestyle content. HGTV.com published a list of "The 40 Most Charming Small Downtowns in America," and Bastrop was the only ...

Not every town across the Lone Star State has a main street that is, by no exaggeration, bustling with activity at 11 a.m. on a Sunday. That is part of what makes Bastrop great, says Stephen Todee, ...

Motorists traveling along Hwy. 71 in Bastrop County might notice less time spent at traffic lights after the Texas Department of Transportation made adjustments at the FM 1209 intersection.