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Smithville police receive funding for technology
Sunday, September 5, 2010 |
Rep. Lloyd Doggett and Smithville Mayor Mark Bunte announced that recent funding through a SECO grant would be used for technology upgrades for the laptop computers in Smithville’s police cruisers.
Football: Wharton squeaks out of Smithville with ‘W’
Friday, September 3, 2010 |
After last week’s painful 60-0 season opener, the Smithville Tigers put up a strong fight against the Wharton Tigers, but fell 42-41 on the last drive of the game.
Memorial park planned for city
Friday, September 3, 2010 |
Word is quickly spreading about a new Smithville park that will combine a children’s water recreation area and a memorial monument to the fallen soldiers of Bastrop County.
Lost Pines schedules public hearing on new water plan
Thursday, September 2, 2010 |
The Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District has scheduled a public hearing for Sept. 14 for citizen input on their proposed water management plan, which they are required to do every five years.
Back in black – and orange
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 |
The Smithville Tigers are back and are ready for another exciting, albeit challenging year.
Seton to acquire SRH?
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 |
The Smithville Hospital Authority Board of Directors has signed a letter of intent with the Seton Family of Hospitals as a first step toward the acquisition of Smithville Regional Hospital.
Smithville Elementary wins Lowe’s grant
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 |
Smithville Elementary School will soon have its very own Outdoor Learning Center thanks to a generous grant from Lowe’s.
Woman’s prayers answered after deacons fix up her yard
Saturday, August 28, 2010 |
Imagine feeling like you are trapped in a deteriorating house with no money to fix the dangerous conditions.
Bastrop County commissioners face budget woes
Friday, August 27, 2010 |
“It’s not going to be easy,” said commissioner Lee Dildy earlier this week during commissioners court as soon as the subject of Bastrop County’s 2010/11 budget process was raised.
New items, but no surprises in city budget
Thursday, August 26, 2010 |
The good news for Smithville taxpayers coming from the city’s budget workshop this week is that, for the third year in a row, the tax rate will remain unchanged at 0.4785 percent.