Hello Again,

Welcome to our Summer Issue!

This issue is jam packed with good news and interesting people. And every article is about something happening right here in Bastrop County - no road trips this time. Who knew Indian arrowheads are so commonly found here? It's a testament to just how desirable this area has been throughout time.

I think it's easier to find an arrowhead than it is to buy a gift for the dad who has everything but we've got your back with a short list of local made goodies he's sure to enjoy. And best selling author Ryan Holiday has his new book out, The Daily Dad. I'm pretty sure you can pick one up at The Painted Porch Bookshop in on Bastrop.

No matter which summer celebration is your favorite, Bastrop County has you covered with a parade or a festival complete with fireworks or even a rodeo. Have fun, stay chill (see page 26) and enjoy the diverse people that make Bastrop so cool.

Cheers!

Karen Derr and Jon Ryan Publishers and Editors

On the Cover

Mural found in an unassuming alley off Main Street. in Smithville done by graffiti artist Jules Muck, AKA Muckrock.

Born in Stoke-On-Trent, England, in 1978, she started as a preteen, making her mark throughout England and Greece as a graffiti artist,. Muck came to New York City in the early 1990’s and apprenticed under established graffiti artist and muralist Lady Pink

In between commissions, Muck continues to paint free art around the USA. She tags her work “MuckRock” out of loyalty to graffiti’s hip-hop roots and to music itself. www.muckrockart.com