Bastrop residents can file to run for mayor or the council member Place 3 seat as the candidate filing period opened Jan. 14 for the May 2 general election. It will remain open until 5 p.m. Feb. 13.

What we know: During a Jan. 13 meeting, Bastrop City Council ordered the general election—which will have an estimated cost of $18,054—for May 2 and approved a contract for election services with the Bastrop County elections administrator.

At the polls: Early voting will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 20, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 21-28 and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 27-28 at four locations:

• Bastrop County Courthouse Annex, 804 Pecan St., Bastrop
• Smithville Recreation Center, 106 Royston St., Smithville
• Cedar Creek Tax Office Annex, 5785 FM 535, Cedar Creek
• North Bastrop County Community Annex, 702 Bull Run Road, Elgin

Lone Star Storage in Bastrop will add to its existing footprint off Highway 71, as an approximately $2.5 million expansion is planned for the business. 

About the business: Lone Star Storage offers a variety of units for rent, including:

• Temperature-controlled units
• Indoor parking for RVs, boats and vehicles
• Outdoor parking for RVs, boats and vehicles

• 807 Hwy. 71 W., Bastrop

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“Stock” Catro-Mendoza, Tanya Lloyd and Wayne Raasch are seeking votes in the Democratic primary election. The winner of the Democratic primary will face off with the winner of the Republican primary to determine who will be the federal representative of District 27.

Early voting starts on Feb. 17, and election day is March 3. For more information on voting procedures, visit your county's website.