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January 2012
Wants a change in burn laws
Sunday, January 29, 2012 |
In reference to the article “Illegal burning smokes county investigator,” by Denis McGinness that appeared in the paper, I for one was unaware that it was illegal to burn debris – before one hour after sunrise, and one hour before sunset.
Annual picnic helps upkeep
Sunday, January 29, 2012 |
The members of the Young School House Bible Church would like to thank everyone who came out to our annual picnic and auction.
Blue Santa successful in 2011
Sunday, January 29, 2012 |
The Smithville Police Association and the Smithville Police Department would like to thank everybody who helped with Blue Santa this year.
Lady Tigers up and down in district play
Sunday, January 29, 2012 |
The Smithville Lady Tigers played their fourth district game of the season against the Navasota Lady Rattlers on Tuesday Jan. 17 at Tiger Gym.
Stumbling Forward: Besides gravity, laziness is dominant force at the house
Sunday, January 29, 2012 |
I’ve realized that the dominant driving force in my life is laziness.
Millions in aid money coming
Sunday, January 29, 2012 |
Bastrop County is set to receive approximately $25 million in additional federal money as emergency aid from the HUD, but it may be some time before the county can put that money to use.
Board extends contract of superintendent
Sunday, January 29, 2012 |
The Smithville Independent School District Board of Trustees gave the district’s superintendent a vote of confidence when they renewed his contract for three more years.
Rockne News: Recent grads celebrate at Watterson Hall
Sunday, January 29, 2012 |
Four young recent college graduates from Rockne celebrated their success with a party at Watterson Hall last Saturday night.
The Fragrant Garden: Medium sized trees for local landscapes
Sunday, January 29, 2012 |
This will be the last of my articles on medium-sized trees and since there are only two varieties remaining, I’ll also discuss some gardening tasks for mid-late January. • Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica): This native tree is the larger of the two Ash trees suitable to our area.
Local technology office shows “Point and Shoot” images
Sunday, January 29, 2012 |
The Technology for All Rural Texas and San Antonio office at 111 Main St. has been providing the community with free access to the Internet since its grand opening in November.