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January 2011

Heart Disease Management class at library

Monday, January 31, 2011 | Smithville Times

Cardiovascular disease, including strokes, are the nation’s #1 killer of both men and women.

Big Year for Blue Santa

Monday, January 31, 2011 | Amanda Sena

There were several smiling faces during this past holiday season – thanks to the Smithville Police Association’s Blue Santa program.

Friends of the Library to host Rupert Isaacson

Monday, January 31, 2011 | Smithville Times

Friends of the Smithville Public Library will host speaker, author and film producer Rupert Isaacson on Saturday, Feb. 5 at 1:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church Family Activity Center on the corner of Olive and 5th streets in Smithville.

Commissioners defer on pipeline resolution

Friday, January 28, 2011 | Cyndi Wright

County commissioners declined to sign a resolution Monday that asked the governor, legislature and the Texas Water Development Board to prohibit using government-issued bonds to finance development of a proposed water pipeline.

Water district wary of Senate bill

Friday, January 28, 2011 | Denis McGinness | 1

The Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District board of directors has unanimously adopted a resolution that strongly opposes a move by either the state legislature or the courts to create a vested right for landowners to own the groundwater under their property before it is captured.

Rockne News: Lions, tigers and bears

Thursday, January 27, 2011 | Special to the Times

There’s a tornado in my house!”

Jo Watts: Help feed the hungry

Thursday, January 27, 2011 | Smithville Times

The Empty Bowl Project, a national grassroots effort to fight hunger, is coming to Smithville.

Paige News: Fire department fundraiser Saturday

Thursday, January 27, 2011 | Special to the Times

Don’t forget to stop by the Paige Volunteer Fire Department chili fundraiser this Saturday, Jan. 29 beginning at 5 p.m.

The Fragrant Garden: Gardening tasks for February

Thursday, January 27, 2011 | Smithville Times

I’ve had some pretty cold weather intermittently in January and I’ve had the old moving blankets out covering my potted plants and those in the ground that are susceptible to hard frosts.

Conservation easement workshop

Thursday, January 27, 2011 | Smithville Times

LCRA is sponsoring a free conservation easement workshop on Friday, Feb. 4, from 1-5 p.m. at McKinney Roughs Nature Park, 1884 Texas 71 W., in Cedar Creek.

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