The Gallup Poll has been asking this question of voters since 1988. The responses since 1988 are all HERE for you to enjoy, especially if you're an independent. In 2024, the percentage of independents was 43% -- a strong plurality.

Bastrop City Manager Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino is using taxpayer dollars to promote herself as if she is the leader of the city of Bastrop. She is not an elected official. She is an employee who is paid the highest salary in the city at $242,000 per year.

A huge win for enforcement of the open meetings act is sent to the Bastrop City Council as a warning about their own violation on June 10th.