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November 2011

ABC’s Extreme Makover: Rally Tuesday in Bastrop

Monday, November 28, 2011 | Smithville Times | 1

“Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” is coming to Bastrop County and they want you!

Muldoon VFD – December Monthly Meeting

Monday, November 28, 2011 | Smithville Times

The Muldoon Volunteer Fire Department will hold its monthly general meeting on Thursday,December 1 at 6:00 PM at the Muldoon fire station located at 333 N 3rd St. (across the railroad tracks from the Muldoon post office).

Bastrop County lifts burn ban

Monday, November 28, 2011 | Cyndi Wright

The Bastrop County Commissioners Court voted unanimously at their Monday morning meeting to lift the burn ban in Bastrop County for the first time since February of this year.

Aquifers show some recovery

Monday, November 28, 2011 | Denis McGinness

Area aquifers appear to be rebounding from high volumes of pumping during the last few months,  according to electronic monitor readings by the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District.

New construction takes hold after fire

Monday, November 28, 2011 | Smithville Times

Two and a half months after the devastating Bastrop County Complex Fire, the scenery along Cottletown Road is changing slowly, but surely.

Breaking News – Man reportedly dies while in police custody

Sunday, November 27, 2011 | Cyndi Wright | 1

A Bastrop man has reportedly died while in the custody of the Elgin Police Department after suffering a seizure.

Volunteers needed to help at Bastrop State Park

Sunday, November 27, 2011 | Smithville Times

Volunteers can get their hands dirty this winter at Bastrop State Park.

Airport to receive grant funding

Sunday, November 27, 2011 | Smithville Times | 1

Texas Transportation Commission has announced that the city of Smithville is one of 11 entities in the state that will receive airport funds.

Wrecks take toll on area roads

Sunday, November 27, 2011 | Smithville Times | 1

Two people died and a third person was hospitalized after a head-on collision Sunday morning on FM 2236, near Camp Swift.

Church brings all-day benefit to Riverbend Park

Sunday, November 27, 2011 | Smithville Times

“The church really worked hard, they put in a lot of effort and came a long way from Harper to help out strangers,” said Jay Schwartz, a captain with the Elgin Fire Department.

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