From a 75-acre film studio to a 30,000-square-foot factory, here are some of the top development-related Bastrop County stories from 2025.

75-acre mixed-use development to bring new businesses, multifamily housing and more to Bastrop
In April, Pearl River Companies will be breaking ground on the next phase of a 75-acre mixed-use development—Sendero. Once completed, the development will feature new hotel, retail, dining, housing, and health and wellness options.

11,985-square-foot retail center to be built in Bastrop’s Adelton community
Developers have announced plans for a retail center in Adelton, marking a major step toward delivering the first shops and services for the mixed-use, master-planned community in Bastrop.

New studios, big ambitions: Actor plans Bastrop studio amid Texas film boom
Central Texas is rapidly emerging as a hub for film production with major developments and strategic investments either already established or in the works.

The city of Bastrop unveiled its highly-anticipated Agnes Street extension during a brief ceremony Dec. 29.

The details: Bastrop City Council approved the Agnes Street extension project in December 2023 to reduce traffic congestion and increase access to the growing number of nearby apartments and businesses south of Hwy. 71, as previously reported by Community Impact.

The extension is also expected to reduce the response time of first responders by providing an alternate route, city officials said.

Seniors exploring facilities in the Bastrop area will find an expanding mix of choices—from independent-living communities to assisted-living communities and skilled nursing facilities designed to meet a range of needs.

Argent Court Assisted Living
Type: assisted living
Opened: 2001
Cost: $3,400-$4,079 per month
Total units: 68
Amenities: beauty salon, cable television, daily activities, housekeeping, kitchenettes, laundry, meals, outdoor courtyard, pets allowed, transportation, Wi-Fi

• 508 Old Austin Hwy., Bastrop
• 512-321-9500

• 2604 Hwy. 71 E., Bastrop
• 512-746-1741

• 400 Old Austin Hwy., Bastrop
• 512-321-2529