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Austin, TX (April 26, 2025) – An injury-causing collision was reported early Saturday morning near 100-115 N Bastrop St in Austin. The incident led to emergency crews responding quickly to assist those impacted and to manage the early morning traffic disruptions in the area.

Medics and fire crews from Austin Fire and Rescue provided care to individuals suffering from a variety of injuries at the scene. Portions of N Bastrop St were temporarily restricted to allow responders to work safely as they treated victims and investigated the circumstances surrounding the crash. The Travis County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the cause of the collision. Our thoughts are with those affected by this accident.

Understanding the Impact of Injuries From Urban Collisions

In growing cities like Austin, collisions causing injuries are unfortunately common, especially in areas with mixed residential and commercial traffic patterns. Streets like N Bastrop St, which serve both local neighborhoods and connecting routes, often see heightened accident risks during nighttime and early morning hours when visibility and alertness can be compromised.

Recent traffic studies highlight that Travis County continues to experience steady numbers of injury-related crashes, despite broader efforts aimed at improving road safety. Factors such as distracted driving, fatigue, and speeding are frequent contributors to urban collisions. Even in seemingly quiet neighborhoods, incidents can escalate quickly and lead to serious injuries.

Following any collision with injuries, it is crucial for those involved to prioritize health evaluations, as many injuries may not be immediately visible. Early medical intervention often leads to better outcomes and helps build important documentation for insurance or legal processes if needed.

Recovering from a crash often involves not only physical healing but also navigating emotional and financial challenges. Understanding available resources and rights following an accident empowers victims to make informed decisions about their next steps.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a collision in Austin, Local Accident Reports is available to provide resources and support to assist during the recovery process.

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From a Petsmart and Texas Roadhouse coming soon, to new ownership taking over the Bastrop Cafe, learn more local business updates from the Bastrop area.

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Melissa Kay Artistry

Bastrop entrepreneur Melissa Hayes launched her photography and makeup business, specializing in portraits and weddings. She is crowdfunding for a studio but currently travels to clients.

Coming Soon

LongHorn Steakhouse

Construction on the 5,780-square-foot, $2 million project is scheduled to begin in June and finish in late January 2026. LongHorn Steakhouse serves a variety of fresh-cut steaks, seafood, chicken, lamb and more.

Texas Roadhouse

The restaurant is known for its signature hand-cut steaks, ribs, various scratch-made sides and whipped honey cinnamon butter served with fresh-baked dinner rolls.

Einstein Bros. Bagels

The American chain is best known for its bagels, sandwiches, coffees and other baked goods. The business will be located in the new mixed-use development spearheaded by Pearl River Companies—Sendero.

Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh

Carter’s will soon open a store in the former Rue21 space at Burleson Crossing. The brand specializes in clothing for babies and toddlers, while its subsidiary, OshKosh B’gosh, is known for children’s denim and overalls up to size 14.

PetSmart

Set to open in the upcoming Burleson Crossing East shopping center, the American pet retail chain sells food, supplies and accessories. It also offers services such as grooming and training, with many locations providing veterinary care and boarding.

In The News

Bastrop Cafe

Christina and Adam Want took over Bastrop Cafe in February, with plans to perk up the menu in the future. Nestled inside the Bastrop Fitness Project, the cafe serves coffee made with beans sourced from Bastrop’s Texas Coffee Works. The menu also includes teas, refreshers, milkshakes, smoothies, healthy snacks and more.

P. Terry’s

The Austin-based burger stand is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night dining. P. Terry's offers burgers and fries produced with all-natural ingredients. The eatery opened its only Bastrop location in October 2023.

Chili’s

The restaurant celebrated its 50th anniversary in March. The menu features American and Tex-Mex cuisine, including burgers, chicken, fajitas, pasta and seafood, according to its website.

Closings

Mr. Brew Coffee

Jaime Astorga opened his coffee shop inside Community Gardens in the summer of 2024. Astrogra said he has future plans to open a new Bastrop Mr. Brew with more options, including a drive-thru. The cafe offers coffees, teas, aguas frescas, smoothies and snacks.

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Sierra is an editor for the San Marcos/Buda/Kyle and Bastrop editions of Community Impact. She graduated from Texas State University with a degree in journalism and media studies in 2020. When she joined Community Impact in July 2022, she covered education, local government, transportation, business and real estate development in the New Braunfels community. Prior to CI, Sierra served as the managing editor of San Marcos Corridor News and spent time as a senior reporter for the University Star. When she is not writing, she enjoys reading and traveling.

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In April, Pearl River Companies will be breaking ground on the next phase of a 75-acre mixed-use development—Sendero. Once completed, the development will feature new hotel, retail, dining, housing, and health and wellness options.

The first phase of Alta Trails multifamily apartments has been completed on the property, kicking off a project that is slated to be completed by 2030.

“We knew big businesses and population were coming, but having family living in the area still, I realized there’s a lack of resources. ... [This seemed like a] unique opportunity for an exciting mixed-use environment where people can come work, play, relax, even live in the Alta apartments,” said Mason Mote, a Bastrop native and co-founder and managing principal at Pearl River Companies.

The framework

Pearl River representatives said the planning around the development has been very intentional to fill gaps they identified in the community.

Sendero’s dining options will include a Chuy’s, Jersey Mike’s, Einstein Bros. Bagels and a Texas Roadhouse—which is slated to open in the spring of 2026, according to a spokesperson from the restaurant.

The development will bring a total of 782 units of multifamily apartments to Bastrop—half of which have already been constructed in Phase 1 of Alta Trails Apartments. Mote said incorporating housing was a priority due to the lack of options available.

Bastrop City Manager Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino said she hopes the additional housing supply can help stabilize rent prices.

“Supply right now is smaller than demand, and that’s what’s making rents increase,” Carrillo-Trevino said.

Also incorporated into the Sendero development will be 90,000 square feet of businesses centered around health and wellness. Spencer Harkness, co-founder and managing principal at Pearl River Companies, said they are looking to incorporate options for all ages, from fitness to pediatric care, dental, physical therapy and pharmacy services.

Mote said he saw the need for expanded medical services in Bastrop firsthand after his mother experienced a stroke and had to drive to Austin to receive medical care.

“I have personal experience that it’s difficult to find the help, or if you find it, it’s difficult to actually get in on a regular basis because it’s almost zero-sum,” Mote said. “There’s too much of a need and too little offered.”

Currently, Pearl River Companies is predeveloping the first phase of health and wellness, which is a 43,000-square-foot, two-story building, Harkness said.

In their own words

Stay tuned

Located at the intersection of Hwy. 71 and FM 969, the development is positioned on a growing transportation and development corridor in Bastrop.

Carrillo-Trevino said there will be a designated turn lane into Sendero on the Hwy. 71 frontage road, and interior roads within the development—one of which will cut through FM 969 and connect drivers to Blakey Lane or Hwy. 71.

The Sendero development has been years in the making, with Pearl River Companies closing on the property in December 2021 before starting on a master plan for the venture.

Although some of the tenants in the development have been identified, there are still more spaces to fill as construction continues. Harkness said their goal is to find the right balance of tenancy, and work in national, regional and local businesses.

“We’re excited to deliver this thing so that people can start to understand what we’ve been talking about, and start to interact with it in a tactile way,” Harkness said.

Editor

Sierra is an editor for the San Marcos/Buda/Kyle and Bastrop editions of Community Impact. She graduated from Texas State University with a degree in journalism and media studies in 2020. When she joined Community Impact in July 2022, she covered education, local government, transportation, business and real estate development in the New Braunfels community. Prior to CI, Sierra served as the managing editor of San Marcos Corridor News and spent time as a senior reporter for the University Star. When she is not writing, she enjoys reading and traveling.

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The development, called North End Prairie, would be located between Pecan and Hill streets. But not all residents support the idea.

BASTROP, Texas — Tom Leibowitz and Jodie Smith are a husband and wife team who run an organization called Homes for Good. It expands affordable housing options for lower income households.

"What we're seeing here in Bastrop is a need for increased housing supply because there hasn't been a lot built," Leibowitz said.

Leibowitz and Smith bought property to use for a development project they call North End Prairie. The development is for families who earn up to 80% of the area's median income.

"In the Bastrop area, that's part of the Austin regional area for median income and for a family of four, 80% median income is around $97,000, $98,000," Smith said.

The development would be located between Pecan and Hill streets, just south of Linden Street in Bastrop. It would have between 45 and 50 homes and would feature a mixture of single family homes and duplexes.

But not all Bastrop residents support the idea.

Heather Greene lives next to where the development would be located. While she recognizes the need for affordable housing, she has concerns when it comes to parking, traffic and flooding risks.

"I've lived here for my entire life, and I know that there are lots of places [where] we could do that," Greene said. "I just don't feel like doing it in a neighborhood that's already very developed."

While Leibowitz and Smith plan to address the community's concerns, Greene wants more people to listen.

"The benefits that will come to all those hardworking families that are going to be able to live here will far outweigh any minor inconvenience that people may face," Leibowitz said.

"Just because we've been there for a long time, [that] doesn't mean that we should be looked over," Greene said.

It is attempt at finding answers to affordability issues while facing the hard questions.

Leibowitz and Smith told KVUE they are still waiting to get regulatory approval from the city to put in streets and utilities.

There will be a town hall meeting on March 31 at the Bastrop Convention Center at 6 p.m. to discuss the development.

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