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June 2011

Frank Roberts

Thursday, June 30, 2011 | Smithville Times

Frank Roberts, 84, a longtime resident of Smithville, Texas died Tuesday, June 21, 2011 peacefully in a Houston hospital from complications associated with Alzheimer’s.

You can have a blast on the Fourth, even without the fireworks

Wednesday, June 29, 2011 | Denis McGinness

You don’t have to have fireworks to have a blast this Fourth of July weekend. In Smithville and in communities throughout the area, a variety of patriotic events are planned that will be fun for the whole family.

Smithville Grads head to Rodeo Finals

Wednesday, June 29, 2011 | Denis McGinness

The Smithville Youth Rodeo Association is sponsoring a team roping and fish fry fundraiser Sunday, July 3 at Smithville Riverbend Park to help with travel expenses. Come out, have a good time and support these kids.

Peer assistance offers plenty of helping hands

Wednesday, June 29, 2011 | Smithville Times

The Smithville High School Peer Assistance and Leadership (PAL) and Peer Assistance Extended (PAX) programs have had a very busy year.

Smithville Youth Football Association : Football, cheeerleading sign-ups set for youth

Wednesday, June 29, 2011 | Smithville Times

The Smithville Youth Football Association is sponsoring sign-ups for youth football and cheerleading for children in kindergarten through sixth grades.

State parks offer activities for family

Wednesday, June 29, 2011 | Smithville Times

• Every Friday through Labor Day weekend, 8:30-9:30 p.m., find out what it is like to be a creature of the night at Bastrop State Park.

The Fragrant Garden: Works by local artist highlight gardens

Wednesday, June 29, 2011 | Special to the Times

I’ve known Wanda Gamble nearly as long as I’ve lived in Smithville, so I’m not sure why I haven’t written about her gardening efforts before.

Patriotism: Smithville mayor addresses July’s character trait

Wednesday, June 29, 2011 | Smithville Times | 1

I have always placed my hand over my heart when the flag is presented and as the National Anthem is played.

Let’s have a safe July 4th – keep dry conditions in mind

Wednesday, June 29, 2011 | Smithville Times

I am so grateful to Ronnie McDonald and anyone else with the sense to speak out against selling and using fireworks during this nightmare drought.

Thanks for tennis camp

Wednesday, June 29, 2011 | Smithville Times

I would like to send a huge thank you to all the sponsors that donated to help the Smithville Tiger Tennis Camp.

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