In this episode of The Bastrop Podcast, Matt sits down with longtime Bastrop County resident Steve Schroeder — a former educator who now serves families and the community through his work with WoodmenLife and local service organizations.

Steve shares his journey from working in schools for over 15 years to finding new purpose helping families plan for the future while staying deeply involved in the Bastrop community. From supporting local students and teachers to honoring first responders and veterans, Steve’s work is rooted in service and connection.

We talk about what it really means to build a strong community, why giving back matters, and how small acts of service can have a lasting impact.

Location: Bastrop County, TX
Guest: Steve Schroeder (WoodmenLife Representative, Community Volunteer, Former Educator)
Topics: Community service in Bastrop County, supporting local schools & youth programs, WoodmenLife outreach, honoring veterans & first responders, Rotary involvement, family legacy planning, and building stronger local connections

Learn more:
🌐 https://www.woodmenlife.org/

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In this episode of The Bastrop Podcast, Matt sits down with Liana Walker—his wife and business partner at Wisdom House Realty Group—to share their journey into real estate, why they chose Bastrop, and how Liana’s background in advertising shaped their marketing-first approach in a social-media-driven market. They also share the meaning behind the name “Wisdom House” (Proverbs 24:3–4) and what they’re building in the community.

They break down what buyers and sellers need to understand right now in Bastrop County and Central Texas, including why buyers have unusual negotiating power, why sellers must price based on real comps (not wishful thinking), and why having a Realtor matters—especially for new construction. Plus: a quick roundup of Bastrop growth updates, including Sendero, SpaceX expansion, Adelton’s commercial plans, Sprouts opening, and the Agnes Street connection.

In this episode of The Bastrop Podcast, Matt sits down with Dominica McGinnis and Chris W. Kirby, J.D., of Bastrop Law Group to discuss why they launched the firm in July 2024 and the growing legal needs of Bastrop County. They break down what estate planning really involves beyond a will, why families often wait too long to put plans in place, and how assumptions—especially in blended families—can lead to costly and heartbreaking outcomes. The conversation also explores real estate challenges unique to Bastrop, including inherited property, title issues, and the compounding difficulties that arise when probate and planning are delayed. On the business side, Chris explains why operating agreements matter even for small or single-owner companies, and how proactive legal planning can protect families, businesses, and property while avoiding unnecessary litigation as the county continues to grow.

Location: Bastrop TX
Guest: Dominica McGinnis & Chris W. Kirby, J.D. (Bastrop Law Group)
Topics: Estate planning basics, avoiding common family/legal pitfalls, inherited property & title issues, probate timing, operating agreements for small businesses, and Bastrop County growth
Learn more:
🌐 https://bastroplawgroup.com/
📸 Instagram: @bastroplawgroup

Connect with The Bastrop Podcast:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/bastroppodcast

and @wisdomhouse_tx
Website: wisdomhousetx.com
Podcast: The Bastrop Podcast