Stay in the know with 5 Bastrop government updates, including upcoming data center town halls, SpaceX incentive support, public safety proposals and more.

1.⁠ Data center town halls: Three town halls will give Bastrop County residents a chance to ask questions about three planned Cedar Creek data center campuses spanning nearly 1,500 acres.

2.⁠ Sex offender restrictions: Bastrop City Council advanced proposed work restrictions for some registered sex offenders in a 3-2 first-reading vote.

3.⁠ SpaceX incentives: Bastrop County Commissioners backed SpaceX for up to $3.75 million in state incentives tied to its planned $855 million expansion.

4.⁠ Mayfest Park upgrades: City officials are seeking contractors for seating and shade upgrades ahead of the Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo.

5.⁠ Cemetery security: Bastrop City Council reallocated $50,000 for security upgrades and equipment replacement after reported theft at Fairview Cemetery.

Einstein Bros Bagels is now serving bagels, sandwiches and more at its first location in Bastrop

On the menu: Menu options at the fast-casual franchise include baked goods like bagels, cinnamon rolls, cookies and muffins; breakfast and lunch sandwiches; hot and iced coffees; and more.

What they're saying: "We’re excited to finally be serving fresh-baked bagels to the community," Public Relations Manager Gabriel Washburn said in an email to Community Impact.

What else? Originally reported in March 2025, the Bastrop location is one of several popping up in the recently opened Sendero development. Click here to learn about more businesses opening in Sendero.

• Sendero, 853 SH 71 W., Ste. 100, Bastrop

Check out six ongoing transportation project updates across the Austin metro.

Rockride Lane
Project: This work will upgrade Rockride Lane in Georgetown to a two-lane collector roadway with a continuous center left-turn lane and a 10-foot-wide shared-use path along one side from SE Inner Loop to Sam Houston Avenue.
Update: As of February, the contractor had completed work on the west side of the road and began working on the east side. 

• Timeline: 2022-26

• Cost: $12 million

• Funding source: city of Georgetown

William Cannon Bridge
Project: The William Cannon Bridge over I-35 will be blocked off with lane reductions on the main lanes and frontage roads in both directions for the second weekend in a row as part of the I-35 Capital Express South Project. Once completed, the project will feature two high-occupancy-vehicle lanes and a southbound bypass lane. 
Update: The bridge will be blocked off from June 19 at 10 p.m. through June 22 at 5 a.m. 

• Timeline: 2022-28 (total project)

• Cost: $548 million (total project)

• Funding source: Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, TxDOT

Austin City Council established the Irene Hill-Thompson House in East Austin as a city landmark at the May 28 council meeting, according to a news release from Preservation Austin. Marilynn Poole Webb, homeowner and Irene Hill-Thompson’s niece, partnered with Preservation Austin to prepare and present the nomination. 

The single-story mid-century modern residence, built in 1963 with a wood frame, represents a legacy of early architecture and civic leadership in Austin’s only historic district exclusively honoring Black heritage.

The history: The Irene Hill-Thompson House was designed by John S. Chase, the first Black student to enroll at The University of Texas at Austin, for Irene Hill-Thompson, a civic leader from the 1940s to the mid 2000s. She was active in local and state politics, known for opening her home to host political fundraisers, meetings and more. 

• 1906 Maple Ave., Austin

Stay up to date with the latest Austin business news—a collection of newly opened, coming soon, relocations and closings.

This list is not comprehensive.

Now open
Somisomi
The Asian dessert shop is known for its Korean-style taiyaki, a fish-shaped waffle cake pastry. The pastry is filled with soft serve and a variety of flavored fillings and toppings. The shop also features a drink menu with cold brew, cold brew floats or strawberry milk.

• Opened April 10
• 6406 N. I-35 frontage road, Austin

• Opened in May
• 2214 S. First St., Austin