UPDATE 7:30 p.m.: Officials say they have cleared the area and no explosive devices were found. They say there is no further threat to public safety. The store should be re-opening soon.
ORIGINAL STORY: Police and fire officials are investigating a bomb threat at the Buc-ee's in Bastrop, according to a press release from the city.
The area around the store at 1700 SH-71 has been evacuated and the Austin Police Bomb Squad is searching the area.
SH-71 and SH-95 remain open to traffic.
The city is urging residents to remain calm and avoid the area while the investigation is continuing.
This is a developing story that will be updated.
