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Holiday gift guide: 10 places to shop for gifts in Bastrop

From local boutiques to specialty shops, the Bastrop area has no shortage of holiday shopping options. This year’s Holiday Gift Guide offers a snapshot of places to find gifts for everyone on your list.

Force of Will Gaming: The shop for collectible card and board game enthusiasts sells a large selection of singles and sealed products for games such as Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon and Yu‑Gi‑Oh!, along with accessories.

  • 1009 Main St., Bastrop

Horsemen Co.: Owners Ben and Faith Benitez sell a curated mix of handcrafted home decor, lifestyle goods and art pieces.
  • 601 Chestnut St., Ste. G, Bastrop

In The Sticks: The shop features a curated selection of artwork, jewelry, candles, planters, books, and a variety of handcrafted goods created by local artists.
  • 928 Main St., Bastrop
 
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Bastrop plant responds to 'foul odor' complaints

Bastrop County residents say “foul odors” from a nearby Darling Ingredients facility are affecting their daily lives, prompting calls for action.

The details: Located between Bastrop County Animal Services and Camp Swift, the facility collects and recycles food industry waste to produce animal feed ingredients, biofuels and other byproducts.

In the midst of a community rally cry of “Stop the Stink,” Darling Ingredients withdrew an application to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to modify its air permit Oct. 21, which TCEQ said would have allowed for increased emissions.

“We [withdrew the] request after our engineering team identified a way to improve the process that fits within the current permit,” said Jillian Fleming, director of global communications for Darling Ingredients.

But, Bastrop County citizens say that may not be enough.

“We deserve much better than what this company has delivered in the past,” Bastrop County resident Karl Aschenbeck said. “They have had years to fix this problem and constantly tell the citizens to deal with it.”

 
E-EDITION
Looking forward to reading the November edition of Community Impact? Check out the Bastrop e-edition here

Community Impact brings hyperlocal coverage right to your doorstep. Can't wait? Get a jumpstart on this month's guides, to-do lists and transportation updates in the e-edition. 📱
 

YOUR WEEKEND TO-DO LIST

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

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Bee Cave  |  Nov. 28, 5-8 p.m.

Light Up the Plaza

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Georgetown  |  Nov. 28-Dec. 24

Christmas at the Farm

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Bastrop  |  Nov. 28-Jan. 5, dusk-10 p.m.

Bastrop Christmas Tree Lighting and River of Lights

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Liberty Hill  |  Nov. 29, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

The Market LHTX: Christmas Holiday Edition

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Austin  |  Nov. 30, 5:15 p.m. (music performances begin), 6 p.m. (tree lighting)

Zilker Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

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Stay In The Know
20 Austin-area restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day 2025

Those looking for an Austin restaurant to dine at this Thanksgiving have several options. Some restaurants require reservations and others accept walk-ins.

Corinne: Community members can stop by the restaurant for lunch or dinner and taste traditional Thanksgiving meals, including roasted turkey. Entrees can be paired with seasonal sides and housemade desserts.

  • Price: $65 per person
  • 304 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin

Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille: Customers can create their own Thanksgiving meal by picking options from the limited Thanksgiving menu, including a honey crisp apple salad, butternut squash soup, sliced smoked turkey breast, mashed potatoes and more.
  • Price: $49 per person (Thanksgiving menu with caramelized prime rib)
  • 11801 Domain Blvd., Ste. 100, Austin

Cafe No Sé ATX: The cafe is hosting a Thanksgiving feast where diners can enjoy herbed turkey confit, southern cornbread dressing, braised green beans, whipped potatoes, cranberry sauce, turkey giblet gravy and a warm bread roll.
  • Price: $40 per person
  • South Congress Hotel, 1603 S. Congress Ave., Austin
 

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