Bastrop, Texas Events, News & Stories

Bastrop, Tx–Bastrop County commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Monday, April 20 to consider lifting a ban on outdoor burning which has been in effect since early this year because of extreme drought conditions and wildfire danger.

About two inches of rain fell over most parts of the county beginning early today, said emergency management coordinator Mike Fisher during a late afternoon telephone interview. More welcome rainfall is possible Saturday, he said. Smaller rainfall amounts have been recorded intermittently over the past two weeks.
Barring unforeseen developments, Fisher said he expects to recommend lifting the burn ban Monday.

Some farmers and ranchers have been pressing for removing the ban to allow them to burn off underbrush cleared over the winter to prepare for new grass growth in pastures for hay, cattle and other livestock.
The meeting will take place on the second floor of the Courthouse Annex, 804 Pecan St. in Bastrop.

Bastrop, Tx–The Bastrop City Council could complete work on a proposed lease of the current Main Street city hall before three new council members are elected May 9. Lease terms proposed by the Bastrop County Historical Society will be the chief item for duscussion when the council meets at 6:45 p.m. on Monday, April 20 aat 904 Main St.

The agenda says the council could take action then also.

The local history group hopes to convert the present city hall into a new museum and visitor center after a new city hall is erected and occupied on Chestnut Street. Construction could begin later this year.

The proposal has been the subject of lively debate among council members and local residents in recent weeks.

Bastrop, Tx–City council candidate Kay Garcia McAnally announced in an email that she will return from Ireland on April 21 to resume her campaign. She flew to Ireland earlier this week to be at the bedside of her husband, Connor McAnally, who sustained serious leg and hip injuries in a sky diving accident last week.

Kay said she now believes full recovery for Connor is likely, and he may be able to fly back to the US in about three weeks.

McAnally’s opponent in a two-way race for an open council seat is Camillo “Cam” Chavez. The election is May 9.

Bastrop, Tx–City council candidate Bill Peterson canceled a Wednesday interview with Bastrop Community Access Television, saying back pain had confined him temporarily to Lakeside Hospital, under doctor’s orders.

The planned interview, along side rival candidate Tommy Oates, will be scheduled as soon as possible, said Peterson.