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December 2009

Times launches Web site

Thursday, December 31, 2009 | Amanda Sena | 3

Just in time for the new year, The Smithville Times is now online and can be found on the Web at www.smithvilletimes.com

Scratch-off tickets to help pay for services

Thursday, December 31, 2009 | Cyndi Wright

Using money garnered from lottery games to help pay for social services is not a new idea, but one new scratch-off game is intended to help Texas veterans and their families.

Still going strong at 90

Wednesday, December 30, 2009 | Special to the Times | 1

Although now legally blind and largely confined to his home, Vernon Tuck’s mind is still razor sharp.

Getting a little taste of both sides

Wednesday, December 30, 2009 | Michael Adams

The Smithville Lady Tigers opened the G.M. Blackman Tournament with a 49-43 win over the Flour Bluff Lady Hornets Monday morning at Bastrop High School.

Texas Master Naturalist seek new volunteers

Tuesday, December 29, 2009 | Denis McGinness

The Lost Pines Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists, which serves Bastrop and Caldwell Counties, will begin a new member training program on January 25th, 2010.

Time for reflection on past and plan for the future

Monday, December 28, 2009 | Special to the Times

Merry Christmas to you!  We hope that the spirit of Christmas is alive in your hearts and that you are gathering with family and friends to share the blessings of the season.

Mustangs gallop past the Tigers

Saturday, December 26, 2009 | Michael Adams

With a little less than a month to go before Smithville begins District 25-3A play, the Tigers are not backing down from anyone.

Lady Tigers pounce back

Saturday, December 26, 2009 | Amanda Sena

The Lady Tigers ended their game on Tuesday night, Dec. 15, in a close victory against the Gonzales Lady Apaches at home.

Blue Santa comes through

Friday, December 25, 2009 | Denis McGinness

When the Blue Santa program kicked off early this month there was concern that Santa’s sleigh would be lighter than in years past.

Keep Bastrop County Beautiful plans Christmas tree recycling

Thursday, December 24, 2009 | Smithville Times

Keep Bastrop County Beautiful will sponsor the first county-wide Christmas tree recycling project this year.

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