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 space serves as both a reflection and a rallying point for those invested in the creation and stewardship of Bastrop’s African American Cultural District. Here, we document the work, honor the history, and share the ideas shaping the future of the South End. Through these editorials, we invite transparency, celebrate collaboration, and encourage every resident to take part in this shared journey of remembrance, resilience, and renewal.
Bastrop Community-Help us meet this moment and preserve the history of the South End with you vote!
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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