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If you enjoy hunting, this is the event for you. Gather some friends with your common interests or just come on out to the Mule Deer Foundation and make new friends.

The event will take place at the Bastrop Convention Center on the evening of Saturday, July beginning at 6:00 p.m. The event will include a BBQ brisket, Sausage and Chicken Dinner as well as drinks including soft drinks, tea and water plus alcoholic beverages. In addition to lots of delicious food, there will be live and silent auctions along with raffles and games.

The Mule Deer Foundation works hard to ensure the conservation of mule deer and their habitat in a variety of ways. Events are planned to raise money to support the organization’s mission of ensuring the conservation of the

When you are ready to sell your Bastrop  home it can be really tempting to call the agent that you just got a postcard from that promises to list and sell your house for just $500. While you would definitely save some money on the commission, it won’t come without cost. 

Limited service agents, sometimes referred to as flat fee brokers, will offer you very limited assistance in selling your home. They often only offer to list the home in MLS and place a sign in the yard and you will be required to perform all of the other activities that are necessary to help sell the home. Some limited service agents offer the ability for you to pay for some services separately in an a la carte manner while others do not.

Using a limited services agent is very

Welcome to this quiet home in Tahitian Village. Four bedrooms, two baths, 1,886 square feet and a 2-car garage sit on a quiet 0.24 acre cul-de-sac lot.

This nearly new home is full of light and open living spaces for you to enjoy alone or with guests. The home features tile, granite and partial stone on all four sides of the exterior and beautifully upgraded floors that add warmth and character in each room.

The open kitchen is well equipped with stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, plentiful cabinets and a pantry for additional storage. Open to the dining area and living room and enhanced even further by the covered porch that is accessible from the living room, you will have plenty of room to spread out for your next gathering. Out back

The Elgin Rodeo is back and there is lots of fun to be had for the next three days. Start Thursday evening with the free SLACK event.

The fun continues on Friday and Saturday nights at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $5-$10 and children 4 and under are free. There are also discounts for military and law enforcement. Each evening will include broncs, roping, doggin, barrels and bulls events. Mutton Busting will take place each night too with a $25 fee but is limited to the first 20 people to sign up. Kids are invited to participate in the calf scramble with cash prizes of $10.

The Elgin Rodeo is sure to provide classic Texas entertainment all weekend long so grab a crowd and come out for a night you want forget.  

When: Through July 14 at various times

When you are buying a home, you may think the price of the home is the most important part of the equation but think again. The number you should pay the most attention to is the interest rate. That doesn’t mean price isn’t important because it is but the amount of interest you pay on the home could be almost as much as the price of the home depending on your interest rate.

Before we go any further, let’s clarify the difference in cost vs. price. The price is what you pay for the home when you purchase it. The cost is what you pay for the house when you add up all your monthly mortgage payments. Therefore, the cost will be relative to the interest rate you pay on your mortgage loan.

Because your monthly budget is a fixed amount when you purchase a

Welcome to your dream home in The Colony! With three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, one half bathroom, 2,554 square feet and a 2-car garage on over ½ an acre, you will have ample space to relax and entertain.

The Sitterle home has been impeccably maintained and incorporates arched doorways and tile floors in the living spaces for character and ease of maintenance. The beautiful island kitchen opens to the family room giving the home a great flow that you will appreciate every day. The kitchen offers ample cabinet space, a pantry and a tile backsplash. Step into the family room with a gas fireplace and plenty of space to entertain in the nice open space. The office is separated by French doors making it easy to get away from the activity of the house for

Grab your partner and your dancing shoes for Red, White & You – Dancing through the Decades on Saturday night. This event will feature a lively dance party with live music by the Tony Harrison Band.

The event will include a contest for best dressed and vintage dress is encouraged. Food and drink will be available to purchase at the event and tickets can be purchased online prior to the event or at the door for $20 cash per person.

Come out early for dance lessons beginning at 6:15 if it has been a while since you have hit the dance floor. Then stay to dance the night away!

When: Saturday, July 7, 2018, 7:00-10:00 p.m.

Where: Bastrop Convention Center, 1408 Chestnut Street, Bastrop, TX

For more information about Red, White & You – Dancing

When you own a home, it seems there is also something that needs your attention. Regular maintenance can go a long way to extending the life of the systems in your home. There will always be some things that break unexpectedly but routine maintenance can decrease the number of surprises you encounter. While you don’t need to have the handyman on speed dial to address every running toilet, dripping faucet or loose piece of siding, there are many items that can get drastically worse if not repaired right away.

• Roof issues can lead to major (and expensive) damage quickly if left untreated. Missing or loose shingles, gutters full of granules, bent or sagging gutters, overflowing gutters or gutters that have separated from the house leaving holes for

Wow! What a great opportunity to acquire significant acreage in the heart of Cedar Creek. This ranch consists of 200+/- acres and has access from two locations.

The property borders the Maha Creek and is covered with  gorgeous oaks and varied topography. There is a nice pond with a pavilion on the west part of property.

If you are looking for options, this is the place for you. With so much space, you can make your dreams come true in Cedar Creek.  

For more information about this property or to see additional photos, click here.

The Janis Penick Team

RE/MAX Bastrop Area
Serving Bastrop, Cedar Creek and Smithville
janis@janispenick.com

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Food, fireworks and fun are just the start of what you will find at the Bastrop Patriotic Festival. Friday evening’s events will include a domino’s tournament, 1K and 5K followed by a street dance.

Saturday’s events start early with a pet parade followed by a wide variety of events including a petting zoo of exotic animals, water wonderland, sand volleyball, free airboat rides, games and crafts, a car show, washer tournament, sack races and live piano music. In the afternoon, there will also be hot pepper, pie, hot dog and ice cream eating contests. Finish the night with a patriotic display of fireworks that you won’t forget.

When: Friday, June 29 7:00 p.m.-midnight and Saturday, June 30 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Where: Fisherman’s Park, 1200 Willow