12K views · 149 reactions | WATCH: An aerial view of the 100-acre blaze in Bastrop County that directly threatened 15 structures and evacuated 24 in total. 50 firefighters and 31 firetrucks are currently on scene. Earlier this evening, STAR Flight assisted in the fight by making water drops on Kelley Road to help extinguish the flames. Video Courtesy: STAR Flight | CBS Austin | Facebook

The Best Kept Secret in Texas - Bastrop, TX Community Profile ICMA - International City/County Management Association featured Bastrop City Manager Sylvia Carrillo during their 2025 Annual Conference and sent a film crew to come learn about what makes us so special. Give it a watch! | City of Bastrop TX - City Government

In 2011, Bastrop County had its worst wildfire in history, rapidly burning over 34,000 acres and 96 percent of Bastrop State Park's forest. Texas A&M Forest Service, Texas Parks and Wildlife, local officials, community members, businesses and Texas A&M University students worked together in shared stewardship to replant trees. This video tells the story about the unique and lasting partnership to restore a Texas treasure. | Texas A&M Forest Service