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December 2009
District seeks legal support
Wednesday, December 23, 2009 |
The Smithville Independent School District will ask for legal help to combat what Superintendent Rock McNulty says are unwarranted unemployment claims against the district.
Keeping Smithville safe on Christmas
Wednesday, December 23, 2009 |
Even though Christmas is a time for family, friends and fun, when all are combined, someone needs to make sure the community is safe.
Lady Tigers starting to face difficult opponents
Tuesday, December 22, 2009 |
The Lady Tigers ended with a tough loss on Tuesday, Dec. 8 to the Hutto Hippos in Hutto, with the final score being 69-39.
Teamwork goes a long way
Tuesday, December 22, 2009 |
At an energized Tiger Gym on Tuesday night, Dec. 8, the Smithville Tigers outlasted the Moulton Bobcats 59-51 in a pure team effort. The Tigers had 10 scoring players, and they were able to keep their opponents from getting ahead.
Regional airport hopes to take flight
Tuesday, December 22, 2009 |
An Austin developer who plans to bring an airport to Bastrop County was the featured speaker at this month’s Smithville Economic Development meeting.
New county park
Sunday, December 20, 2009 |
A few weeks ago we officially opened our first county park, the Cedar Creek Park – a source of great pride for our county.
Christmas tree blamed for blaze
Sunday, December 20, 2009 |
A couple lost their home early Thursday morning when a fire, believed to have started from a Christmas tree, burned most of the structure, according to Bill Laird, Bastrop Volunteer Fire Department district chief.
Holiday Adventure
Friday, December 18, 2009 |
A holiday tradition for many families is the drive out to Loma Alta, a Christmas tree farm located between Bastrop and Smithville along Alum Creek Road.
Lost Pines declares moratorium on well permits
Friday, December 18, 2009 |
The local groundwater conservation district has put a stop, at least temporarily, to issuing permits for pumping large amounts of water from area aquifers.
City shares the dream
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 |
Supporters of a proposal to preserve a historic city building received good news Monday night when the Smithville City Council voted to help the project.