Bastrop - Cedar Creek Edition | February 2026

BY AMANDA CUTSHALL & JOEL VALLEY

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Judy’s Taters Owner Steve Moore, who operated Judy’s Dogs at the Chestnut Grove Food Truck Court, shifted away from hot dogs in January to sell homemade potato chips. • No physical address • Facebook: Judy’s Taters

Closings

9 Back 9 Bar Bastrop-area residents packed into Back 9 Bar in late January for one last night of karaoke, line dancing and more as sta’ and patrons said their goodbyes. • Closed Jan. 20 • 834 Hwy. 71 W., Bastrop • Facebook: Back 9 Bar 10 Rhodes BBQ Owner Tammy Rhodes sold her last orders of chopped beef sandwiches, pulled pork sandwiches and more. • Closed Jan. 31 • 2990 TX-304, Rosanky • Website no longer available

11 Faire la Nouba Owners Rachael and Brian Tolbert opened the celebration store, bottle shop, and niche grocer. The woman-owned, Black-owned and veteran- owned business is located in a fully restored building that dates back to 1895, and operates with the mission to “create joy and make every

12 Crust Pizza. Co. The restaurant will bring Chicago-style thin-crust pizzas alongside a wide variety of appetizers, pastas and desserts to Sendero—an upcoming mixed-use development. • Opening this summer • Sendero, 853 Hwy. 71 W., Ste. 158, Bastrop • www.crustpizzaco.com/home

moment special.” • Opened Feb. 6

• 110 Main St., Smithville • www.fairelanouba.com

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