Bastrop fighting for financial future in contest as new development looms

BASTROP, Texas (KXAN) — Economic leaders in Bastrop are courting every vote in a contest to revitalize several downtown businesses as they forecast a big drop in sales tax revenue in the near future thanks to a massive development project on the main road from Austin to their town.
The online show “Small Business Revolution: Main Street” announced the five finalists for its next season on Tuesday, and Bastrop made the cut along with towns in Illinois, Massachusetts, California