The South End Chronicle
The South End Chronicle
The South End Chronicle
Welcome to The South End Chronicle — a living record of community voices, cultural preservation, and collective progress.
This platform is both a place of reflection and a rallying point for all who are committed to establishing and sustaining Bastrop’s South End District, as well as advancing historic preservation efforts across downtown Bastrop.
Here, we document the work, honor the history, and amplify the ideas that shape our shared future. Through these editorials, we strive for transparency, celebrate collaboration, and encourage every resident to join in this ongoing journey of remembrance, resilience, and renewal.
Restoring Paul Quinn AME Church: Preserving Faith Through Reconstruction
“Same height, same look, same everything—but strong enough to survive another hundred years.” —Steven
A Night of Jazz and Community at the Kerr Center
Pamela Hart’s voice carried warmth, clarity, and elegance, echoing her reputation for artistry and effortless pitch control. Between numbers, she shared stories of her journey and acknowledged the importance of preserving cultural spaces like the Kerr Center, reminding the audience that jazz is as much about community as it is about music.
Sit with Sylvia Carrillo: A Community Conversation
“The floor is yours—please let me know whatever you want answers to, and we will work through it together.”
South End Steering Committee Meeting
“What is the South End? Why does it matter? Who does it represent?”
Main Street, Sunday Spirit: Spreading the Word About the South End
“Help us meet the moment and preserve the history of the South End!”
Walking the Past Into the Present: A South End Tour with Lulu Shelton & NaKiva Washington Fitzpatrick
“It’s powerful to see this taking shape,…”
Steering Committee Sets Vision in Motion for South End Cultural District
“We’ve got to put our hands to the plow and do the work.”
Getting It Right: The First Steps Toward the South End Cultural District
“This is a labor of love.”
— Council Member Perry Lowe, on the founding of the South End Cultural District
From Conversation to Commitment: Organizing the South End’s Next Chapter
“This is still home—let’s keep it alive.”
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