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WATCH EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
with the incredible Brandi Behlen. Get the inside scoop on

her exciting projects lined up for 2025, enjoy a live performance of her hit song “AUSTIN ANYMORE” and hear her heartwarming story about starting a family with her husband.

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• DOWNLOAD HER MUSIC on Spotify and on Apple Music

• Plus, catch her LIVE at the Smithville Jamboree on April 25th!


FIRST NATIONAL BANK

Lunch & Learn

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Fraud Prevention for your small business. Learn more!

Make Do Festival
MAKE/DO
Camp. Create. Explore. Learn. Make Do.

Join us for the Make Do Festival at Riverbend Park aka Vernon L Richards Nature Preserve, for a weekend of community, making, interactive creativity, playing, doing and... LEARN MORE!

Financial Literacy Education Events
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
These Financial Literacy Education Events are brought to you by First National Bank

Bastrop County's Bank since 1889.
March 29th: 9AM - 11AM
Phase 1 Banking Basics: Understanding... learn more!

Easter in the Park 2025

EASTER IN THE PARK 2025

Mark your calendars!

Easter in the Park 2025 at BOB BRYANT PARK

APRIL 5TH @ 6PM

Shred Day by First National Bank


FIRST NATIONAL BANK

Shred Day

Saturday, April 12 from 8 AM - 11 AM

click here to learn more!

ANITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT NACHOS

Anita's Mexican Restaurant

Located in Downtown Bastrop, TX. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner all day.

Howdy Yall Tattoo -2

HOWDY YA'LL TATTOO SHOP

Check out Howdy Ya'll Tattoo Shop in Downtown Bastrop! Now offering Piercing...

Sandy's Southern Spice LLC

Sandy's Southern Spice

This holiday season stop in at Sandy's Southern Spice located in the Tractor Supply Shopping Center next to Harbor Freight.

Pierre Crestin

Local Artist

Meet Pierre Crestin from Pierre Crestin Photography, shown here at his studio located in Historic Downtown Bastrop, Tx.

Mike Salvo - Watercolor Artist

Meet Mike Salvo - Watercolor Artists

Mike is a local artist, read more about him and view some of his work.

ABC Group Smithville TX

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SMITHVILLE AND WHY YOU NEED TO BE INVOLVED
by ABCS GROUP

If you don't already know, Smithville, Texas has a high density residential development coming to town or should we say already in-town. 114 residential lots, located between 71 and...

PAST EVENTS

Art After Dark Mardi Gras Theme at the Lost Pines Art Center

We’re thrilled to share a recap video showcasing the incredible Lost Pines Art Center event, themed around the dazzling festivities of Mardi Gras. This spectacular event took place

Bastrop Montessori

Learn more about the Montessori way.

Recently, I had the opportunity to meet with Cheryl Kruckeberg, Co-Founder and Director from Bastrop Montessori. If you are a parent seeking alternative educational options, stay tuned for valuable insights.

Bastrop TX Mardi Gras 2025

BASTROP TEXAS MARDI GRAS 2025

Here is a short video of Mardi Gras 2025 in downtown Bastrop, Texas. Local businesses and vendors showcased an array of

HERE'S A RECAP OF THE BASTROP LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE

What a NIGHT! The Grinch and I had a blast at the Bastrop Lighted Christmas Parade! A huge thanks to everyone who snapped a pic with us and a massive shoutout to Ricky and Jessica for everything.

 I'm already gearing up for next year, so if you're not following us on social media, make sure to head over and follow to stay tuned for what we have planned in 2025!

Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience in Cedar Creek

Harry Potter™: A Forbidden Forest Experience invites you to walk into the depths of a dark forest and discover fantastic beasts and iconic wizarding world moments illuminated like never before.

 Age requirement: Wizards, witches and Muggles™ of all ages are welcome! Children ages 2 and under enter free of charge

 Date: From November, 2024 - January 5, 2025

Lost Pines Art Center

Lost Pines Art Center | Bastrop, TX

The Lost Pines Art Center is the largest comprehensive art center in Texas! Located in historic downtown Bastrop, TX, the Art Center houses a beautiful gallery space showcasing...

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INTERVIEW AND LIVE PERFORMANCE WITH PHIL HURLEY

INTERVIEW AND LIVE PERFORMANCE WITH PHIL HURLEY

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Fit by Paris ONeal
FITNESS and WELLNESS: Meet Paris O'Neal from Fit By Paris ONeal
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OCAMPOS WESTERN WEAR
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