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January’s trait is loyalty – well defined during recent county wildfires
Saturday, February 4, 2012 |
There are many forms and varieties of loyalty.
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.
City of Bastrop should not get water district exemption
Thursday, January 19, 2012 |
Regarding Denis McGinness’ excellent Jan. 5 article, “Bastrop’s wells await permit.”
A short side-trip turns into wonderful visit
Thursday, January 19, 2012 |
Recently my husband and I and our two kids were en route from Austin to Houston and had planned a quick stop in Smithville to see the giant Gingerbread Man.
Aqua, Elgin will be served by mediation
Thursday, January 19, 2012 |
Aqua Water Supply Corporation supports a mediation process to settle its dispute with the City of Elgin over who will supply water to the Austin Community College campus under construction west of Elgin and other neighborhoods.
Aqua lawsuit could mean halt to progress
Thursday, January 19, 2012 |
It looks like the old saying, “If something seems too good to be true, it usually is,” is factual.
Elgin, Aqua Water relationship is jeapordy?
Thursday, January 19, 2012 |
I remember when Elgin’s relations with Aqua Water Supply Corporation were good.
Tremendous success of Quilt Airing due to tireless volunteers
Sunday, January 1, 2012 |
Just got back in town and I am happy to return my focus to the 2011 Airing of the Quilts.