Bastrop News

“Running for Yell Leader and encountering all the different kinds of backgrounds helped me be less uncomfortable going around and talking to people and shaking people's hands and generally campaigning.”

Issue date: 2/15/08 Section: Aggielife Ronnie Mcdonald reminisces on his days as a Yell Leader and explains how the experiences he had at A&M led him down a path to success. via The Battalion

“The threat of losing their land is putting hundreds of Texans at risk”

The vast majority of the 100 people attending Thursday night's public hearing opposed the proposed Interstate Highway 69/Trans-Texas Corridor. via Marshall News Messenger

“Animal trapping seemed a black specialty”

St. John Colony, 10 miles northeast of Lockhart, doesn't appear on highway maps. via Texas Parks & Wildlife

Police officer shortage in eastern Williamson County The cities of Taylor and Hutto are offering incentives for new officers. via News 8 Austin

“All of the units have the floor-to-ceiling windows”

It is hard to keep up, but there are 19 condominium projects under construction in Austin, and 26 more are being planned. via KXAN-TV Austin

Laura Hall is denied parole State officials Tuesday denied parole for Laura Hall, who was convicted in August and sentenced to five years in prison for tampering with Jennifer Cave's body after Cave was ... via Austin American-Statesman

Middle school CAMPS seem to make difference Incoming sixth-graders who had attended a middle school transition camp offered at five Austin middle schools during the summer had better attendance and seemed to ... via Austin American Statesman

“We try to make sure every week is unique, so that everyone can come and learn something new every week”

With the temperatures outside feeling like summer it might not be hard to imagine that summer is just around the corner. via News 8 Austin

“We miss him so much, and this is about right and wrong, more than anything.”

Supporters for Death Row inmate Rodney Reed marched on City Hall on Saturday afternoon, calling for a new trial for the Bastrop man, who was accused of killing Stacy Stites. via KXAN-TV Austin

Girl dies from wreck injuries A 7-year-old girl who was injured in a car wreck more than two weeks ago died Monday from her injuries, officials said Tuesday. via Austin American-Statesman

Official quits to run for mayor Two-term City Council Member Alan McGraw resigned at a council meeting Thursday evening so he can run for mayor. via Austin American Statesman

Further Down the Rabbit Hole: Bastrop Sheriff accepted bribe from man accused of illegal gambling operation The string of recent corruption stories coming out of Texas cities and law enforcement around the ... via Grits for Breakfast

At the Dallas auditions for the 2008 season of "American Idol" last Wednesday, 19-year-old Bruce Dickson discovered that his singing wasn't the only thing that got a no vote from the judges, who also questioned ... via Cruel.com

“I think it's given them enough time for all of the scum to float to the top”

It's April 23, 1996. In the woods of Bastrop, investigators process the body of 19-year-old Stacey Stites. via News 8 Austin

A 26-year-old man, identified as Gerald Simpson of Cedar creek died Wednesday night in an accident when his pickup rolled several times, officials said. via News 8 Austin

One man is dead after an accident in Bastrop. It happened just before 10 p.m. Wednesday near Hwy 71 and Hasler Blvd. via KVUE.com

Georgetown decides on undocumented worker issue In an effort to keep contractors who do business with the city from using undocumented workers, the city approved a policy on illegal immigration that is less ... via News 8 Austin