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From yoga classes to group fitness sessions, Bastrop residents have plenty of opportunities to get active and connected with the community in February.

Brain boost
The Bastrop Recreation Center is offering a social program every Wednesday in February that is designed to keep participants’ minds active and engaged. Each session will feature a new brain-stimulating activity, encouraging mental fitness, social interaction and ongoing cognitive engagement.

• Through Feb. 25, 5:30 p.m.
• Bastrop Recreation Center, 1008 Water St., Bastrop

• Through Feb. 25, 10:15-11:20 a.m.
• Bastrop Community Center, 1209 Linden St., Bastrop

• Through Feb. 25, 5:30 p.m.
• Bastrop Recreation Center, 1008 Water St., Bastrop

San Antonio-based DRG Architects will design the Bastrop County Jail expansion—a project estimated to cost between $40 million and $45 million.

The details: During a Jan. 29 meeting, the Bastrop County Commissioners Court OK’d a professional services agreement with the firm for $3.8 million.

The contract will be carried out in multiple phases, including:

• Preplanning services to include a conceptual plan and budget
• Schematic design, design development, construction documents, procurement and construction

Samsung Austin Semiconductor celebrated its 30th anniversary Feb. 2, an official with the company confirmed.

Samsung came to Austin and began planning for its semiconductor manufacturing facility off Parmer Lane in 1996.

The history: Over the last 30 years, Samsung Austin Semiconductor has opened two fabrication units at its Austin campus. Construction on the first was finished in July 1997, followed by the second in 2007, according to a timeline on the company’s website.

The site has evolved throughout the years to produce more advanced semiconductor technology, the timeline shows.

In 2024, Samsung Austin Semiconductor contributed $19.8 billion in economic impact to the greater Central Texas area, according to data from the company. This includes operations of the Austin fabrication units and construction of the Taylor manufacturing facility.

What else? Samsung Austin Semiconductor moved employees into the office building at its new Taylor campus in November.

The fabrication facility in Taylor will be operational by the end of 2026, according to previous Community Impact reporting.

• 12100 Samsung Blvd., Austin; 1530 FM 973, Taylor