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July 2011

Special historical display accompanies local showing of “Always…Patsy Cline”

Wednesday, July 27, 2011 | Smithville Times

The premise of “Always…Patsy Cline,” currently showing at the Bastrop Opera House, is the unlikely and dedicated friendship between Patsy Cline and her biggest fan, Texas housewife Louise Seger.

Planned maternity home growing

Wednesday, July 27, 2011 | Denis McGinness

My Baby and Me Maternity Home has made a few big steps forward with its plans to build a facility in Smithville with the acquisition of four city lots purchased at a tax auction on July 5.

Help cool down shelter pets at fashion fundraiser

Wednesday, July 27, 2011 | Smithville Times

A fashion show will be held at Texas Boot Company, 733 Old Austin Hwy in Bastrop, on Thursday, Aug. 4 at 6 p.m. as a fundraiser for the Bastrop County Animal Shelter to buy cooling fans for the dogs.

Camp Swift schedules demolition training exercises

Wednesday, July 27, 2011 | Smithville Times

The Texas Army National Guard is conducting annual training at Camp Swift, near Bastrop.

Ranch management clinic slated

Wednesday, July 27, 2011 | Smithville Times

A ranching management clinic focusing on profitability will be held Aug. 4 at the Bee County Expo Center, 214 South FM 351, in Beeville, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Newcomer helps former Masonic lodge re-open in Bastrop

Wednesday, July 27, 2011 | Smithville Times

A longtime dormant Bastrop Masonic lodge has re-opened its doors after a newcomer to the area discovered its rich history.

Stumbling Forward: Is there a possibility for a silver lining to drought cloud?

Wednesday, July 27, 2011 | Special to the Times

Whenever I’m in a bad situation, my fallback position is to complain.

Seton’s mission is to be the provider for the vulnerable

Wednesday, July 27, 2011 | Smithville Times

Regardless of future changes that might alter health care reform legislation passed by Congress, it is time for fundamental change in how we deliver health care in this country.

Betty Quitta

Wednesday, July 27, 2011 | Smithville Times

Betty Delois Hampton Quitta, 77, of Winnfield, La. died July 25, 2011.

Looking for lost cattle

Saturday, July 23, 2011 | Denis McGinness

Longtime Smithville resident Bill Cox has his hands full right now and the last thing he needs to worry about is five lost Black Brangus cows.

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