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The new postmaster has arrived

Monday, May 21, 2012 | Smithville Times

There is a new postmaster in town at Smithville’s USPS post office on Main Street.

Help fight cancer at Relay for Life

Monday, May 21, 2012 | Smithville Times

There’s a valuable saying that the American Cancer Society promotes and it goes like this: “No matter who you are, there’s a place for you at Relay For Life.

Women found on Hwy 71 dies

Monday, May 21, 2012 | Smithville Times

Fayette County Sheriff’s office and the Texas Rangers are currently investigating the death of an Austin woman who was found badly injured in the middle of Hwy. 71, between Smithville and LaGrange in the early hours of Monday, May 7.

Powell incident under review by DA

Monday, May 21, 2012 | Denis McGinness

A Texas Rangers investigation into the Feb. 14 death of Jimmie Lee Powell of Smithville is complete according to the Bastrop District Attorney’s office.

Cultural district puts Smithville center stage

Thursday, May 17, 2012 | Denis McGinness

The City of Smithville, in partnership with the Lost Pines Artisan’s Alliance, is preparing an application with the Texas Commission on the Arts for a Cultural District designation for the city.

Student appeals punishment for food fight at Smithville High School

Thursday, May 17, 2012 | Denis McGinness | 6

The mess from a food fight May 8 will go beyond the cafeteria at Smithville High School after discipline meted out to one of the students involved is being appealed to SISD Board.

Memorial Park fundraiser on May 19

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 | Smithville Times

The Veterans Memorial Park fundraiser set for Saturday, May 19 will have something for everyone.

Bastrop County – Early voting locations and hours

Monday, May 14, 2012 | Denis McGinness

Voter registration cards have been mailed out.

Vintage fire truck back in service

Saturday, May 12, 2012 | Denis McGinness

Members of the Smithville Volunteer Fire Department recently rallied around an old volunteer that has returned to service.

A new spirit in Smithville

Friday, May 11, 2012 | Denis McGinness

Smithville has long been recognized for its great school and community spirit and even a few ghostly spirits. The latest spirit on everyone’s lips is Bone Spirits, a unique distillery that has made its home in Smithville.

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