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If building your dream home is in your plans, this lot will make it a reality. Incredible panoramic views will be yours anytime you choose when you settle in the ColoVista Golf Club community.

This lot offers a view of the #1 green and fairway as well as  the Colorado River Valley. The golf course is now owned by POA, under new management and open to the public. Lawn service is included for this property at a cost of $100 per month so your free time will be available to enjoy all that ColoVista has to offer.

If the views aren’t enough of a reason to make this property yours, you will love the ColoVista community and all that it offers. The Mansion events center if perfect for weddings, meetings  and parties. A beautiful pool is located in the

On Saturday, February 23, you will have two chances to participate in fun events that support local organizations. The Empty Bowl Project supports the Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry, which provides food through their “emergency food” program to those in need.  The 15th annual event will take place on Saturday from 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Bastrop Convention Center.

Your ticket purchase provides you a pottery soup bowl decorated by local school age artists,  delicious soup and cookies for dessert. Children 12 and under can eat for free. The soups are provided by local restaurants and caterers. Purchase your tickets online prior to the event or at the door on the day of the event. Tickets are $20 per person.

Are you more interested in a new

If you are in the process of updating kitchen or bathroom countertops in your Bastrop area home and are overwhelmed by all of the choices, here is an overview of the most popular options to help you make the best choice. Review some of your choices along with the advantages and disadvantages of each before you decide. There are many things to consider from price, durability, maintenance and obviously the style of the countertops as well.

•         Quartz countertops offer durability and almost zero maintenance. They won’t scratch or dent and offer natural heat resistance. Many colors are available allowing you to find exactly what you are looking for and match them to  your style.
• Polished granite countertops are a very durable solution as well but

Step inside this exquisite custom French country home and prepare yourself to be wowed at every turn. This home is full of charm and beauty in every room and will be the perfect place for you to call home whether you are looking for space to entertain or unwind.

Five bedrooms, four full bathrooms and one half bathroom plus 4,201 square feet of space sit on more than 40 acres of land fenced with King Ranch fencing to make up this unique property. Built with antique brick in 1989, there are delightful features in every room.

The spacious dining room feels cozy with a fireplace and built in china cabinet but still offers ample space for family and friends to gather. The living room is convenient to the dining room as well allowing all of your

In celebration of African American History Month, Bastrop Opera House will present Expressions of African American Culture this weekend with performances on Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon.  The performances will take place at Bastrop Opera House and incorporate music, dance and the spoken word to honor the rich African American heritage.

Prepare for a performance that will move you as you enjoy performances embracing the culture rich history of African Americans going back hundreds of years. Tickets are available online in advance or at the door and can be purchase for $5, $7 or $10.

When: Saturday, February 16th at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 17th at 2:30 p.m.  

Where: Bastrop Opera House, 711 Spring Street, Bastrop, TX

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Once your Bastrop home is listed for sale, you will be anxiously waiting for your phone to ring telling you someone wants to view your home. The only way to sell your home is for people to come look at it and you definitely want to make an amazing first impression when buyers are viewing your home. What are the key components to ensure your home shows well and you aren’t turning buyers off without realizing it?

•  Start with cleaning your home. This is the time to pull out all the stops and not skip the corners, under the beds or hide things in the closets. Serious buyers will open every closet and cabinet and peer into every sink and toilet. They are looking to see if you take care of your home and what they see will make an impression – good or bad.

Welcome to your Dream Home! From the moment you step through the door, you will enjoy all of the custom features this property has to offer. Featuring soaring ceilings with exquisite tile and wood floors throughout, this elegant home offers three bedrooms, 2 full baths and one half bath plus 3,034 square feet of living space on a 1.02 acre wooded lot.  

Enjoy the open living spaces starting in the well-appointed kitchen featuring an island, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, tile backsplash, breakfast bar and eating area with trey ceiling as well as more beautiful cabinets than you can imagine. The kitchen opens to the family room with a fireplace and access to the private backyard. A study is located off the foyer with double wrought

Eco Fest 2019 will take place on Saturday, February 9th beginning at 10:00 a.m. The educational event will provide lots of information on a wide variety of topics including alternative energy, recycling, sustainable living as well as eco-friendly building practices.

Exhibitors and vendors will be setup from 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. A Run for the Rest of Us Half K begins at 10 from the Gazebo. A bike repair and maintenance workshop also begins at 10:00. There will also be musical performances at different times and recognition of the junior high artists that won the Endangered Species and Habitats art contest at noon with a reception immediately following the recognition.

The event will finish with an Outdoor Tourism Round Table beginning at 2:00. This

As Spring arrives, buyers that want to buy a new Bastrop home this year will start seriously searching in an effort to beat the rush of buyers that are watching and waiting to grab the perfect home as soon as it hits the market. Should you wait to have more home choices as the inventory starts to grow or start looking now? The right answer is to do what’s best for you and here are some thoughts to help you decide.

While more homes will start hitting the market the further we get into Spring, the drawback is that more buyers are also looking at that time too. This creates more competition and can drive up prices when sellers receive multiple offers on a property. Even if no one else is interested in the home at the exact time you are, because so many

This property is a once in a lifetime opportunity for your personal recreational get-away? With 284.432 acres, you truly have space to live out all your dreams and then some. This property is heavily wooded with oaks, cedars and loblolly pines.

What kind of recreational activities are you looking for? This property has it! It offers great potential for hunting deer, turkey, hogs and dove. Throughout the property, you will also find a two ponds and three wet weather creeks for your enjoyment. The property offers plenty of space to do it all in a private setting just for you. Enjoy stargazing, hunting, exploring, fishing or 4 wheeling. There is an old house and barn on the property but both are in poor condition.

If you love this property but don’t