Over 150 Texans brave the heat to make “good trouble” at Bastrop bridge protest

On Wednesday evening, over 150 passionate citizens gathered in scorching summer heat on the Colorado River bridge on Chestnut Street to take a stand for human rights, democracy, and justice at the Good Trouble Bridge Protest.

The protest was a powerful display of grassroots activism in action, inspired by the legacy of the late Congressman John Lewis, who urged Americans to “make good trouble, necessary trouble” in the face of injustice.

Participants came armed with signs, water bottles, and determination, standing shoulder to shoulder despite the extreme temperatures to exercise their First Amendment rights and speak out against the inhumane policies of Donald Trump and his supporters—particularly the mistreatment of immigrants and families seeking refuge.

The event served not only as a protest, but as a call to action for others across Texas and the country: to speak up, to vote, and to organize. With elections approaching and basic human dignity under threat, the crowd’s message was clear: We will not be silent.

This was more than a protest—it was a promise. Bastrop County showed up, and we’re just getting started.