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New movie captures essence of Smithville
Saturday, March 13, 2010 |
Under the Western Sun, a new feature movie that is scheduled to start filming in Smithville in April, is already creating a buzz.
Texas DPS urging spring breakers to avoid Mexico
Friday, March 12, 2010 |
The Texas Department of Public Safety is urging all Texas spring breakers to avoid traveling to border cities in Mexico.
SISD school board incumbents safe
Friday, March 12, 2010 |
All Smithville Independent School District board members whose seats were up this year can breathe a sigh of relief since it appears there will not be an election, according to Denise Behrens, secretary of the superintendent.
Council Seat Challenged
Friday, March 12, 2010 |
The deadline for filing to run in one of the three spots up for grabs on the city council has expired and only one contested race will be up to the voters this May.
Children killed in wreck near Paige
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 |
Three children are dead and four persons injured following a two-car collision in northern Bastrop County this past weekend.
Cowboys & Caviar event raises funds for abused children
Sunday, March 7, 2010 |
Children’s Advocacy Center names Bikers Against Child Abuse as honorary chairs at Cowboys & Caviar Event
County Sheriff’s car in accident in Smithville
Saturday, March 6, 2010 |
A 50-year-old woman was injured this past weekend after a Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office vehicle rear-ended her vehicle in Smithville, according to reports from the Texas Department of Public Safety in Bastrop.
Scams making way around area
Friday, March 5, 2010 |
Area residents should be alert to recent scams involving phone calls and computer access.
International Women’s Day event Saturday
Friday, March 5, 2010 |
Area students design artwork for International Women’s Day event in Bastrop
Rodeo: Head ‘em up, move ‘em out
Thursday, March 4, 2010 |
The title of “trail boss” conjures up images of a leader who is tough talking but fair, trying to get an unruly herd to the stockyard without anyone getting hurt or lost.