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Ishmael Harris sworn in as Bastrop mayor following May 12 canvass

Bastrop City Council canvassed the May 2 election results for Bastrop mayor during a May 12 meeting.

By the numbers: Incumbent Ishmael Harris received 84.57% of the vote, while challenger Joseph Stanfield trailed with 15.43%.

According to the Bastrop County Elections Office, 564 votes were cast in the race. 

Notable quote: "I am extremely humbled and grateful for the continued trust the people of Bastrop have placed in me," Harris told Community Impact. "To receive this kind of support means more than I can truly put into words. More than anything, I believe [the vote shows] that our community believes in the work we have started and in the direction we are headed together."

What you may have missed: Those interested in learning more about the mayoral candidate can read Community Impact's Q&A here.

 
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Espadas de Brazil to bring Brazilian steakhouse to Bastrop's former Stem & Stone

Drawing on experience from his Austin food truck, owner Robinson Figueiredo plans to bring a Brazilian steakhouse to the former Stem & Stone location in Bastrop.

On the menu: Although a menu for the steakhouse had not been confirmed by press time, Espadas de Brazil’s food truck menu includes barbecue-style Brazilian plates, sandwiches, sides and drinks, such as:

  • Baby back ribs, served churrasco style
  • Gaucho plates with picanha and fraldinha, which are Brazilian steak cuts
  • Grilled chipotle chicken
  • Guarana, a Brazilian soda
  • Housemade Brazilian lemonade
  • Mandioca frita, or fried yuca
  • Picanha sandwiches, a popular menu item similar to a cheesesteak
  • Spicy garlic picanha, sirloin seasoned with sajun

One more thing: Espadas de Brazil’s food truck will continue serving diners at The Boring Bodega, 865 FM 1209, Bastrop. Catering services will also remain available.

Notable quote: “From our food truck roots to a full Brazilian steakhouse experience, we’re thrilled to bring authentic churrasco to Bastrop,” he said in a statement.
  • Opening by late spring
  • 1507 Chestnut St., Bastrop
 

YOUR WEEKEND TO-DO LIST

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

Kyle Fair

Feel Good Fest

May 15-17
Kyle

May 16, 6-11 p.m.
Austin

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Color the Sky Kite Day

Lost Pines Art Center Spring Gala

May 17, 1-4 p.m.
Georgetown

May 17, 2-5 p.m.
Bastrop

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Q&A: Catch up with the Republicans running for Texas railroad commissioner in the May 26 runoff

On May 26, Republican voters will choose their nominee for the Texas Railroad Commission in a runoff election between former Tarrant County GOP Chair Bo French and incumbent Jim Wright.

The overview: The Republican railroad commission race is one of several statewide contests that advanced to May runoffs after no candidate received more than 50% of the vote in the March 3 primary election.

Wright and French were the two highest-performing candidates in the five-way primary race, with Wright receiving 32.1% of the vote and French collecting 31.7%.

The winner of the May 26 overtime round will face state Rep. John Rosenthal, D-Houston, in the November midterm election. Third-party candidates may also appear on the November ballot.

Did you know? The railroad commission regulates Texas’ oil and gas industry, while the state's railroads are under the control of the Texas Department of Transportation and the federal government. The agency has three commissioners elected to staggered six-year terms.

At the polls: Texans can vote early from May 18-22, with runoff election day May 26.

 

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