Bastrop community continues to contend with 'offensive' odor from local processing plant

Texas AG Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Darling Ingredients, accusing the company of creating "serious and long-lasting odor nuisances." ...

AG Paxton sues Bastrop factory for alleged odor violations

Paxton’s office claims Darling Ingredients has created “serious and long-lasting odor nuisances” in nearby communities.

Texas sues Bastrop rendering plant citing foul odors, health complaints and air violations

Darling Ingredients, a large Texas company, says it’s aware of the complaints and will respond to the suit in court.

Bastrop's 2-day Mardi Gras celebration canceled because of weekend weather forecast

Bastrop's annual Mardi Gras Ball and Festival has been canceled because of the predicted frigid weather conditions expected ...

Lost Pines groundwater district: Why rain harvesting matters in Bastrop County

Capturing and using water wisely during wetter periods can help communities better prepare for extended dry stretches ahead.
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No more chickens crossing Bastrop road after city ends protective ordinance

BASTROP — BASTROP, Texas -- Some say for more than 200 years, flocks of chickens have roamed the Farm Street area of Bastrop. The city has protected them for almost a decade, but now that's coming to ...

Low Cost Pet Vax Announces Affordable Pet Vaccination Clinic in Bastrop Scheduled for February 15th

Low Cost Pet Vax is announcing an affordable pet vaccination clinic event in Bastrop on Sunday, February 15th from 10:00 a.m.
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10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Bastrop Launches Programs Focused on Real-World Self-Defense Skills

BASTROP, TX, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — As concerns about personal safety and well-being grow, Bastrop, Texas residents now have access to ...