A quality public library’s value is hard to quantify. Considering factors such as the impact of improved access to education... View Article
Fall is a special time of year in Central Texas, especially Bastrop. Cooler weather, pumpkin spice, and fall festivities make... View Article
Find Your Favorite Happy Hour in Bastrop Have you ever wondered where “happy hour” comes from? According to historical researcher... View Article
In Central Texas, Fall is for foodies. This season’s apples, winter squash, eggplant, pumpkin, parsnips, and other seasonal favorites are... View Article
Most American cities with about 10,000 residents don’t have massive movie production studios under development. Bastrop isn’t like most cities,... View Article
Back in the 1890s, upper-class English men were known to spend Saturdays at grand parties and endure the celebrations into... View Article
Did you know gardening improves your health? According to UNC Health, gardening has several mental and physical health benefits like... View Article
The Bastrop Music Festival returns on Sept 22nd-25th with over four days of live music, featuring more than 40 bands... View Article
Did you know that a vacation or even just a long weekend away from your everyday routine can have a... View Article
Heroes Sports Bar & Scratch Kitchen is the place to be in Bastrop if you’re trying to watch almost any... View Article
Some quick Bastrop history: The most destructive wildfire in Texas’ history started on Sept. 4, 2011, in Bastrop Country. It... View Article
Austin, Texas is known for many things, from live music to an exceptional array of food. But did you know... View Article
Bastrop’s 75th Annual Homecoming and Rodeo is kicking off on August 3rd-6th at Mayfest Park. Starting on Wednesday, August 6th,... View Article
Janis Joplin, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Willie Nelson, and many other legendary performers started their music careers in Austin. That legacy... View Article
Sinking into a theater chair with popcorn and the a/c blasting while it’s 95 degrees with 90% humidity outside is... View Article
Bastrop (and Central Texas in general) is considered by many ornithologists as birdwatcher heaven. Whether you’re an experienced ornithologist or... View Article
Did you know nearly 40% of households in the United States own at least 1 pet dog? People of all... View Article
The 4th of July leaves just one day of the year to celebrate the founding of our country, and this... View Article
World Bourbon Day takes place on June 14th each year. The day is set aside for bourbon lovers around the... View Article
Photo courtesy of Nicolle Ramia Bastrop, Texas (May 20, 2022) –The Home Builders Association of Greater Austin (HBAGA) is honored... View Article
There’s nothing quite like biting into crisp lettuce or vegetables that you’ve grown in your backyard garden. The reward of... View Article
We at The Colony love to highlight Bastrop’s amazing schools, neighborhoods, restaurants, outdoor activities, city parks, and close proximity to... View Article
A lot of people underestimate Bastrop as a vacation and retreat destination. While it’s understandable why they might overlook Bastrop... View Article
Memorial Day in Bastrop, TX Making plans for this Memorial Day weekend? Bastrop is the perfect place to spend a... View Article
As summer quickly approaches, families all over Austin are looking for new activities that the whole family can enjoy. Barton... View Article
Movies on the big screen offer a brief escape from daily life by taking you on an immersive adventure for... View Article
A town’s history is important. People we’ve never met will continue to shape our reality long after they’ve passed on,... View Article
When most people think of farmers markets, they picture fresh produce stacked high on tables. They imagine the bustling hum... View Article
Bastrop is known for amazing restaurants, boutique shops with one-of-a-kind gifts, and local charm, but that’s really just the tip... View Article
Whether it’s grabbing a bite from one of the award-winning restaurants or doing some shopping at a local boutique, there’s... View Article
You don’t need to look far to realize that the Austin area is quite the hotspot of the tech industry.... View Article
Ask anyone who has been to Bastrop for a day or lived here for years about the food scene, and... View Article
Developer Highlight: Hunt Communities With its nickname of the “most historic small town in Texas,” Bastrop oozes charm. With its... View Article
