Contact Information
City of Navasota
200 East McAlpine Street
PO Box 910
Navasota, Texas 77868
Phone 936.825.6475
NavasotaTX.gov
Lupe Diosdado
Development Services Director
Cell 936.870.4720
GDiosdado@NavasotaTX.gov
Charlie Stutts
Economic Development Coordinator
Cell 936.870.5134
CStutts@NavasotaTX.gov
News
Work is progressing on Bastrop's first Chuy's, which will bring its signature dishes to a 75-acre mixed-use development called Sendero.On the menuChuy’s offers traditional Tex-Mex options like fajitas, tacos, enchiladas and burritos.Other choices include house specialties like the Elvis Presley Memorial Combo, which includes three enchiladas with different fillings and......
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Published on: 2026-04-17
As Bastrop continues to grow, local business owners, officials and industry leaders will gather in late April for the Bastrop Regional Business Summit and Expo to discuss workforce needs, financial literacy and business development.The detailsHosted by the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce, the event will feature panel discussions and information booths......
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Published on: 2026-04-14
The City of Bastrop and the Bastrop Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) are pleased to announce that Dr. Jill Strube has accepted the position of Business and Community Development Manager. Dr. Strube will be working together with Angela Ryan, CEcD, Operations Manager, Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino, Interim Executive Director of the BEDC and......
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Published on: 2026-04-06
Bastrop residents have a new option for tanning and skincare services after Palm Beach Tan opened in the Burleson Crossing shopping center.What we knowThe Bastrop Chamber of Commerce welcomed Palm Beach Tan to the community during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in December.“They have the perfect experience for every guest,” the Bastrop......
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Published on: 2026-03-26
Freebirds World Burrito is expanding its Central Texas presence with its first location in Bastrop, bringing more Tex-Mex options to the growing community.What we knowThe Bastrop spot will be in the Burleson Crossing East shopping center, developers Durham & Bassett Realty Group confirmed with Community Impact.Neighboring tenants in the Burleson......
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Published on: 2026-03-20
Chandler Wible, the new owner of Coffee Dog Roastery and Coffeehouse, spent the past six months transforming his business through a refreshed menu.“Our team has been working quietly behind the scenes to bring this to life,” he said in a social media post.For Wible and his staff, that meant long......
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Published on: 2026-03-12
Chuy’s is bringing its Tex-Mex fare to Bastrop, with the Austin-based restaurant planning to open a new location in Sendero, a 75-acre mixed-use development, in mid-2026.The detailsConstruction of the 5,426-square-foot site—estimated to cost approximately $1.8 million—began in late 2025, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and......
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Published on: 2026-03-10
Numero 28 Pizzeria and Vineria, a new Italian restaurant in Bastrop, Texas, has been drawing crowds since its opening in October 2026. The restaurant is the sister location to the Numero 28 in Austin, which opened in 2014. The Bastrop restaurant offers a menu of authentic Italian dishes, including pastas,......
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Published on: 2026-03-09
Bastrop city officials will present a final draft of its upcoming Bastrop Development Code during a March 24 public hearing at the next Bastrop City Council meeting.The new framework, which will replace the Bastrop Building Block, or B3, Code, is intended to better direct and manage the future growth, according......
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Published on: 2026-03-04
First Watch, a Florida-based breakfast, brunch and lunch chain, will open its upcoming Bastrop location in March in the Burleson Crossing East shopping center.What we knowThe 3,922-square-foot location began construction in late September, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation."Our commitment to community is a......
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Published on: 2026-02-27
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Published on: 2026-02-13
If you’ve received a mailed notice from the City of Bastrop with strong language about property rights, you’re not alone; and you’re probably wondering what it actually means for you.In short, the city is proposing a new rulebook for how land can be used and developed. It’s a big update,......
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Published on: 2026-02-13
Editor's note: This article is based on a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing. Community Impact will update this story as we learn more.Bastrop residents may soon have a new place to gather over burgers, tacos and fries, as plans move forward for a food truck court near Cedar......
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Published on: 2026-02-11
Editor's note: This list is not comprehensive. Have a business update to share? Email basnews@communityimpact.com.From an upcoming steakhouse to a new wine bar and more, here are the latest business updates in the Bastrop-Cedar Creek area.Now OpenPluto’s Wine Bar and Bottle ShopVeteran and Bastrop resident John Wayne Formica launched downtown......
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Published on: 2026-02-06
Why City Hall Comes FirstThe Bastrop Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) wants to give your new business the best chance of success. Meeting and engaging with the departments at City Hall is the best way to:Avoid costly mistakesUnderstand local rules earlyKnow before you lease or buildSave time and moneyPrevent delaysGet answers......
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Published on: 2026-02-06
Bastrop’s beverage scene is seeing a surge in health-focused drinks, as local entrepreneurs tap into a growing demand for nutritious options.What we knowRadiant Juice + Smoothie Bar as well as Sunny Hill Juice and Provisions are among the businesses at the heart of this trend.Radiant Juice + Smoothie BarChar Rebell......
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Published on: 2026-02-03
Jersey Mike’s Subs will open its first Bastrop location this spring, a company representative told Community Impact.The detailsThe 1,800-square-foot fast-dining restaurant—known for using the same recipes since opening its first location in New Jersey in 1956—will cost approximately $650,000, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and......
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Published on: 2026-01-30
The city of Bastrop is slated to launch a new program called Fridays, Art, Market and Entertainment, or F.A.M.E., days in February.The detailsMichelle Limas, the cultural arts coordinator for Discover Bastrop, told Community Impact the free monthly event will feature a different theme each month.The first F.A.M.E. Days event on......
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Published on: 2026-01-16
Pluto’s Wine Bar is pouring Bastrop customers their first rounds after opening downtown in early January.In a nutshellBastrop resident John Wayne Formica, a veteran who is classically trained in French cuisine, said he launched Pluto’s Wine Bar with the support of his family.He has prepared meals in a variety of......
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Published on: 2026-01-15
Bastrop diners will soon have more options for fresh-cut steaks when the area’s first LongHorn Steakhouse opens its doors in the upcoming Burleson Crossing East shopping center.Some contextConstruction on the 5,780-square-foot, $2 million project began in mid-2025, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.Click here......
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Published on: 2026-01-14
In-Person Hiring Event Planned for JanuaryBastrop, TX – Sprouts Farmers Market, named Progressive Grocer’s Retailer of the Year, is set to open a new store in Bastrop, Texas on March 6, 2026. This opening marks the latest Sprouts store in the Lone Star State, as the specialty retailer continues to......
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Published on: 2026-01-07
The city of Bastrop unveiled its highly anticipated Agnes Street extension during a brief ceremony Dec. 29.The detailsBastrop City Council approved the Agnes Street extension project in December 2023 to reduce traffic congestion and increase access to the growing number of nearby apartments and businesses south of Hwy. 71, as......
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Published on: 2025-12-31
The Firehouse Subs team is now serving its signature hot sandwiches in the Burleson Crossing shopping center.What's happening?Firehouse Subs is the latest of several eateries to call the Burleson Crossing area home, with others including:Tropical SmoothieSmokey Mo's BBQChipotle Mexican GrillLongHorn SteakhouseJeremiah’s Italian IceClick here to read the original article from......
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Published on: 2025-12-29
Shoppers can expect a new grocery option this spring when Sprouts Farmers Market officials open a Bastrop store, bringing 82 full- and part-time jobs and a focus on fresh and natural foods, company officials said in a news release.What job seekers should knowSprouts officials said two in-person hiring events are......
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Published on: 2025-12-29