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May 2011
Water district watches legislature
Saturday, May 28, 2011 |
Robert “Robby” Cook, former state representative and lobbyist for the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District, is closely monitoring what’s happening at the state capitol as lawmakers, in a scramble as the regular session winds down, revise or add riders to bills that could adversely impact the district.
Spouse fills seat at court
Saturday, May 28, 2011 |
The first Bastrop Commissioners Court meeting without Commissioner Lee Dildy was an emotional one, after Dildy died unexpectedly on Friday, May 13.
Full weekend of festivities for holiday
Thursday, May 26, 2011 |
The small town of Smithville has lost four young servicemen in recent fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan, an outsized number for any small community.
Movie making history
Thursday, May 26, 2011 |
Smithville made its debut at the famous Cannes Film Festival last week as the backdrop for the long-awaited film “Tree of Life” by the renowned and publicity-shy director Terrence Malick.
Walking a mile in your shoes: 5K Walk for Kim Stiver
Thursday, May 26, 2011 |
Kimberly Stiver and Tammy Stearman used to share life’s ups and downs as they walked along their neighborhood streets, but for awhile Stiver has been unable to join her friend as she struggles with polycystic kidney disease and undergoes dialysis while waiting for a life-saving transplant.
Slicing and dicing your way to representation
Wednesday, May 25, 2011 |
Bastrop County went from being one of many rural counties under the senatorial leadership of Republican Glenn Heger in District 18 to being the only rural county under the guidance of Democrat Kirk Watson in District 14 after new lines were drawn for senate districts and approved by the Senate last week.
Towers Celebrates Its History, Welcomes New Beginnings
Wednesday, May 25, 2011 |
As Towers Nursing Home employees, residents and guests released about 400 balloons into the Smithville sky on Tuesday, May 17, the gathering’s theme, “For every ending, there’s a new beginning” was heavy on the minds and hearts of those attending.
Thanks to TRE voters
Wednesday, May 25, 2011 |
We would like to thank everyone who exercised their right to vote in the Smithville Schools Tax Ratification Election.
Kind, friendly city employees
Wednesday, May 25, 2011 |
I recently had the privilege of working at Smithville City Hall in the lobby during early voting for the SISD tax ratification.
Near the Mark: Days are long years are short. But the boat is gone.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011 |
Let’s begin with a confession: I am a 35-year-old man who reads the comics.