Hyperloop Plaza & Bastrop County Farmer's Markets

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You've probably driven past the sign on FM 1209 and thought, what exactly is that place? We went to find out, and honestly, it's one of the coolest things happening in Bastrop County right now.

Hyperloop Plaza is a sprawling complex that somehow fits a convenience store, a pub, a barbershop, a paint-your-own-pottery studio, a full food menu, and a playground all in one spot. And it works. It feels like the kind of neighborhood gathering place Bastrop has been missing.

The anchor is the Boring Bodega, which is anything but. Quality snacks, a great non-alcoholic beer selection (Athletic Brewing fans, you're welcome), wines, cold brew, and a full menu that runs from all-day breakfast and lox bagels to gyro bowls, pizza, and a $6 kids menu. The food is genuinely good.

Right inside, Prufrock Pub is a proper bar with a gorgeous dark countertop, leather barstools, draft taps, and big screens for the game. The kind of place you sit down for one drink and somehow stay for three.

Throw in a playground, Café Monet for pottery painting on a date night or a family afternoon, and His & Her Barbershop when you need a fresh cut, and you've got somewhere you can take pretty much anyone.

Go check it out. It's worth the drive down FM 1209.

📍 865 FM 1209, Bastrop  ·  Boring Bodega & Prufrock Pub  ·  Café Monet  ·  His & Her Barbershop

Elgin Farmers Market

📍 Elgin Veterans Memorial Park, 109 Depot St. · 4–7pm

Seasonal produce, local meats, homemade jams, unique gifts, and live music. A great Thursday evening tradition in historic Elgin./

🥕 Bastrop Farmers Market

📍 Historic Bastrop Square · 10am–2pm · Free admission

Locally sourced produce, honey, baked goods, dog treats, flowers, and handcrafted jewelry from your Bastrop County neighbors.

🥬 Smithville Sunday Farmers Market

📍 Railroad Park, Main & 1st St., Smithville · 10am–2pm · Free

All products locally grown, homemade, or handmade, plus live music! A beloved weekly tradition in the heart of Smithville.

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🚌 Bastrop County is getting commuter bus service — Starting March 2, CARTS will launch weekday routes connecting Bastrop and Smithville to Round Rock, Georgetown, and downtown Austin. Rides are free during the initial rollout, so if you commute outside the county, this is a great time to give it a try. Check routes and schedules at RideCARTS.com.

📈 Major Tech Investment Coming to Bastrop County
A $440 million data center is planned for Cedar Creek, bringing a massive new infrastructure project that could cement Bastrop’s role in the regional tech economy. More buildings and expansion may follow. Full story via Community Impact

Burn ban still in effect — A reminder for anyone doing outdoor work this weekend: Bastrop County's burn ban remains active. No outdoor burning in unincorporated areas. With dry conditions continuing, check bastropcounty.gov before you light anything up.

New restaurants keep rolling in — Between LongHorn (last weekend), Sprouts (March), Texas Roadhouse, Chuy's, and First Watch all in the pipeline, Bastrop's dining scene is about to level up in a big way. See all new developments from Bastrop EDC. We'll keep tracking every opening.

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