Thousands expected to move to Bastrop in next 5 years

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Texas is seeing a population boom with no signs of slowing down.Small communities outside Austin are seeing major growth as more people move to the area, and some are leaving the big city for better prices.Over in Bastrop, the city is expected to grow by about 40% over the next 5 years. That's easy to see if you are driving through the area.New developments are popping up, and that means there is a need for more restaurants, grocery stores and other businesses.Bastr