The town of Bastrop, Texas is named after Baron de Bastrop, who served as the land commissioner for Stephen F. Austin’s original Old 300 colony in Texas. But did you know Baron de Bastrop was actually not his real name? In fact he made it up after fleeing the Netherlands on charges of tax evasion and taking on a new persona as a Dutch nobleman when he arrived in America. 🧢👕: @thcprovisions #thcprovisions #texas #bastrop | John Sorsby - Texas History & Outdoors

12K views · 148 reactions | 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 | Facebook

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