Catch up on four stories impacting Bastrop County residents, including a planned South End mural to the historical Black neighborhood, EdgeConneX expansion plans in Cedar Creek—where the company says its second data center would be one of the largest in the country—Emergency Services District No. 3 updates and a development code overhaul.

1. Mural planned for Bastrop’s South End District
A mural is planned for a Texas Department of Transportation overpass along Hwy. 71 near Bastrop’s South End District. The Bastrop Cultural Arts Committee has opened a call for artists, and city officials expect the work to take about three to four months once started.

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2. EdgeConneX plans second Bastrop County data center campus
Talks for a second EdgeConneX data center campus in Cedar Creek as construction continues on its first Cedar Creek project. Company officials said the second campus is planned on nearly 180 acres off FM 535, adding to a development local leaders have described as a major long-term tax base generator.

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3. Bastrop County ESD 3 ahead of schedule for district-operated EMS
Bastrop County ESD 3 officials said the district is ahead of schedule in its transition to a district-operated emergency medical services system. Executive Director Allen Johnson said new ambulances are expected to begin arriving in June, with the long-term goal of expanding service and improving deployment across the county.

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4. Bastrop City Council OKs new development code
Bastrop City Council approved the Bastrop Development Code on March 24, replacing the B3 Code with new land-use standards meant to guide future growth. City staff said the update is intended to create more objective standards and consistent procedures while addressing issues tied to the previous code.

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