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Q&A: Meet the candidates for Bastrop County Commissioner, Precinct 4

Republican incumbent David Glass and write-in candidate Kat Hammer will face off in the Nov. 3 election for Bastrop County Commissioners Court, Precinct 4.

How it works: Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents.

What else? Community Impact's goal with election Q&As is to provide a side-by-side, equitable resource for Bastrop County voters to review candidates' perspectives before they head to the polls.

 
CI Business
PostalAnnex offers more than mail services in Bastrop

PostalAnnex is now serving customers in Bastrop.

The details: The business offers shipping via UPS, FedEx, DHL and USPS, as well as private mailbox rental, notary services and printing.

  • Opened in early September

  • Burleson Crossing East, 663 SH 71 W., Ste. 111, Bastrop

 
Transportation Tuesday
Pedestrian improvements, road reconstruction: 6 Austin area transportation project updates

Check out the latest Austin metro transportation project updates.

Completed projects
I-35 Capital Express Central: MLK Jr. Boulevard Bridge Segment
Project:
The project included reconstruction and widening of the MLK Jr. Boulevard bridge over I-35 in Austin, adding sidewalks, shade structures, a safety barrier, and rebuilt I-35 entrance and exit ramps in both directions.

Update: The bridge is now fully operational, as two lanes reopened in each direction in early August. Crews are finishing shared-use paths and wider sidewalks.

  • Timeline: 2024-26

  • Cost: $34.4 million

  • Funding source: TxDOT and CAMPO

Ongoing projects

Spicewood Springs Road Regional Mobility Project

Project: The project includes widening the two-lane road in Austin into a four-lane road with left-turn bays, pedestrian and bicycle shared-use paths, and improving the storm drain system.

Update: An August update stated that weather-related delays pushed the project's substantial completion from late 2026 to summer 2027. Starting in September, work will be underway on shared-use pathways on both sides of Spicewood Springs Road.

  • Timeline: 2023-27

  • Cost: $31 million

  • Funding source: city of Austin 2016 Mobility Bond

 
Election News
Oct. 5 is the deadline to register to vote in Texas' Nov. 3 midterm election

To cast votes for a U.S. senator, governor, state attorney general and dozens of other races during the Nov. 3 midterm election, Texans must ensure they are registered to vote or have submitted an application by Oct. 5.

How it works: To be eligible to register to vote, an individual must:

  • Be a U.S. citizen

  • Reside in the county they apply to vote in

  • Be at least 18 years old by Election Day

  • Not have been declared mentally incapacitated without the right to vote by a court

Getting registered: Eligible Texans must submit a paper voter registration application by Oct. 5. The online form must be printed, signed and mailed to the applicant's local elections office.

One more thing: Voters who are already registered have through Oct. 5 to update their name or address, if needed.

Some voters may appear on the state "suspense" list if local officials cannot confirm their address, although they will still be able to vote in the election.

More information: Learn more about federal, state and local races at communityimpact.com/election.

 

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General Manager

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