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A 911 call was made from a location where a child was reported to be hitting their mother. Officers were sent to check on the situation.

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Elon Musk's SpaceX has laid out a plan for a private recreation complex near the Starlink factory in Bastrop, Texas, according to Bloomberg.

Known as "Project Echo," the plan involves developing basketball and pickleball courts, plus picnic areas and possibly even a floating deck for kayaks, according to documents Bloomberg obtained. The documents also note that only SpaceX employees could use the complex. The timeline of the project is unclear, but Bastrop County has reportedly issued a development permit.

Details about the plan arrive as Musk eyes even more activity in Central Texas. SpaceX's Starlink indicated plans last fall to add 700,000 square feet to an existing building at its site in Bastrop as the team ramped up production on its kits for high-speed internet service. Meanwhile, in Austin, a report was submitted to Travis County economic development officials in April for a publicly accessible "ecological paradise" near Tesla's facilities, complete with hike and bike trails and a sports complex.

Musk's companies have also previously pushed ahead on plans to build amenities and other facilities for employees. In South Texas, where Starbase recently became an official city, a May filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation revealed that SpaceX plans to build a $22 million community building.

Other plans for Musk-centered development projects have included a shopping center, a sushi restaurant and another recreation center. SpaceX has even made a filing to construct a school for students from infancy to grade 12 known as Ad Astra. The "project-based learning" curriculum of the school is expected to focus on science, technology, engineering and math, and has an expected construction completion in January 2026.

But the growth has raised eyebrows for some. The recent plans for an Austin "riverfront eco-park" arrived after Tesla racked up a slew of warnings over environmental activity at its nearby factory. In one instance, Tesla reportedly diverted pond water with toxins into the sewer system, after which Austin Water proposed monthly meetings with Tesla.

And at Starbase, disputes came up as authority to close Boca Chica Beach on weekdays was transferred from Cameron County to Starbase's leaders. That was followed by a decision from Starbase commissioners in late June to approve a request from SpaceX to install gates near four intersections, restricting public street access.

Ishmael Harris was sworn in last month and will finish out the term of former Mayor Lyle Nelson, who resigned in January.

BASTROP, Texas — After a turbulent year and a half for city leadership in Bastrop, newly-elected Mayor Ishmael Harris said his top priority is bringing the community back together.

Harris – a lifelong Bastrop resident and the city’s first Black mayor – was sworn in last month following a runoff election. He will serve one year to finish out the term of former Mayor Lyle Nelson, who resigned in January.

Nelson’s departure followed an investigation into alleged financial mismanagement by a former city employee and months of public discord.

“We just need to be a unified people again. That’s what Bastrop has always been about, and I think at some point in time, we got away from that,” Harris said.

He said his experience as a former Planning and Zoning employee and coaching young people in sports in the community gives him a unique perspective on Bastrop's needs.

“I’m thankful that the council is ready to come up under my leadership and, you know, with my positive attitude and my 'do good by people' mentality, 'do right by folks' mentality, it’s gonna be alright,” Harris said.

Among his top goals for his brief term are improving the quality of life and preserving Bastrop’s history.

He has announced plans to upgrade city parks, including the addition of an ADA-accessible playground and splash pad in Minerva Park.

Harris is also working to establish a Black historical district on the south end of Bastrop, highlighting the area’s cultural significance.

“Our history has long been forgotten, and it's very important that we bring that out. And I think that'll help revamp certain areas within the communities” he said.

Dominica McGinnis works at a law firm attached to the historic Paul Quinn AME Church, one of the historically Black churches in the south end of town. She said she’s encouraged by Harris’s focus on preserving the city’s heritage.

“This side of Bastrop has not been visible until now, and so it's really neat to see it, you know, become part of the focus of the community,” she said.

While some residents note the historic nature of Harris’s election, McGinnis said the most important thing is the opportunity to move forward.

“Yes, it’s special that it’s the first, you know, Black person, but that’s just a blip on the radar. It’s special because it’s him. It’s special because now we get to move forward,” she said.

Harris said he does plan to run for mayor again after his year-long term is up, but for now, he's determined to make the most of his short time in office by focusing on unity, inclusivity and progress for all of Bastrop’s residents.

BASTROP, Texas — A Central Texas superintendent is retiring from his role after more than 35 years in public education.

On Wednesday, Bastrop ISD announced that Superintendent Barry Edwards will step down after 17 years with the district.

The district said in the coming months, the Board of Trustees will work closely with the community to find a permanent replacement for Edwards. The opinions of students, employees and community members will all be taken into consideration.

During Edwards' time at Bastrop ISD, the district saw a 19% uptick in enrollment, as well as the introduction of full day pre-kindergarten and the start of the BISD Family Resource and Health Clinic.

In both 2021 and 2023, bond approvals helped add four new elementary schools and two new middle schools, plus classroom expansions and upgraded learning environments.

Prior to working at Bastrop ISD, Edwards began his professional career as a principal in El Paso, speaking English and Spanish with the community.

"It has truly been the honor of a lifetime," Edwards said in a message to district staff. "From my first classroom in El Paso to my years in Bastrop ISD, I've had the privilege of working alongside passionate educators, dedicated families, and inspiring students. I will always be grateful for the trust and support this community has shown me.”

Edwards said he looks forward to spending more time with his wife, their daughters and sons-in-law, and their grandson. The family is also anticipating the addition of two more grandchildren later this year.

“Bastrop ISD will always hold a special place in my heart,” Edwards said. “I leave this role confident in the strength of this district and in its current leadership, and filled with hope for a bright future ahead.”

BASTROP COUNTY, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife held a community meeting Monday to share what it learned following the Rolling Pines fire of 2022, and changes they've made to ensure prescribed burns don't get out of control when they return to Bastrop County parks this fall.

It's been more than three years since a prescribed burn in Bastrop County got out of control, burning hundreds of acres and prompting evacuations.

Lulu Bright lives between two state parks in Bastrop County.

"I'm concerned about any of those fires," Bright said. "We're not overly populated, but everybody has a lot of land around them and a lot of trees."

She remembers the Rolling Pines fire of 2022, when a prescribed burn at Bastrop State Park got out of control, burning more than 800 acres of property.

“It was certainly concerning," Bright said. "We could basically see it kind of around us."

Texas Parks and Wildlife held a community meeting Monday night about the fire and the changes being made as they resume prescribed burns this fall. They were put on hold after the fire.

"Prescribed fire is the best habitat management tool that we can use in this ecosystem, and it's important that we talk about that here." T.P.W.D. Superintendent Nathanael Gold said. "This is a fire-adapted ecosystem that we live in, and we have a lot of folks who live in this area, so it's important that we all protect each other."

An out-of-state auditor found 22 areas of improvement, ranging from available on-hand resources to the number of staff members there to monitor the burn. Gold says they didn't just implement all 22 of the changes in Bastrop, but the agency has made those changes at every park across the state.

"This was something that we took very seriously," Gold said. "We had to be very diligent and thoughtful about how we were going to implement it, and what that would change operationally."

Not everyone is a fan of the changes. During public comment, one person said it adds too much bureaucracy to an already complicated process.

"You're trying to control the public reaction to the burn and mitigate opposition to the burn. You're not managing the burn," He said. "We are so far from the natural wildfire situation you've described, we can't have moderate intensity burns and get through the fuel that needs to get done."

Bright says after hearing the presentation, she feels safe and is ready for the burns to resume.

"It's a great idea," Bright said. "I mean, I think it does need to happen, because I really think that if we don't do it, any other measures will not be enough."