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November 2011
Some way to help tax situation of fire victims?
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 |
The Bastrop Taxpayers Association has initiated efforts to resolve the issue of tax rebates for the natural disasters which caused home losses which in Bastrop County in 2011.
Stumbling Forward: New holiday proposal: I could go either way Day
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 |
If you have worked yourself into a thankful and gratitude fever pitch, you might want to skip this column.
Genealogy brunch
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 |
The Fayette County Genealogical Society will host its next meeting and annual Holiday Brunch on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 10 a.m. in the Conference Room at the Fayette Heritage Library on South Jefferson Street in La Grange.
Rockne News: Military moms sending holiday cheer to troops
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 |
The Bastrop Military Moms group got together on Thursday, Nov. 17 at Five Points Volunteer Fire Department in Rockne to stuff camouflage Christmas stockings to send to the troops.
Lady Tigers defeat Manor 58-48
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 |
MANOR – The Smithville Lady Tigers finally got one in the win column.
Smithville Tigers depth shows in 81-53 win
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 |
SMITHVILLE – The Smithville Tigers’ depth will be an advantage all season if Tuesday’s season opener was any indication.
Rotary Club’s ‘Men Who Cook’ sizzles in the kitchen
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 |
The Rotary Club of Bastrop County is launching an inaugural event entitled “Men Who Cook,” scheduled for Friday, Dec. 30 at the Bastrop Convention and Exhibit Center.
Chamber Chatter: Airing of Quilts looked great
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 |
By Adena Lewis, President of the Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce ongratulations to the great team of volunteers led by Jan Rodwick and Virginia Ilseng for creating the wonderful Airing of the Quilts held in downtown Smithville.
Expo brings diversity to Bastrop Complex wildfire experience
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 |
At the all-day seminars and booth exhibits that composed Saturday’s “Bastrop County Expo: Buildng a Better Tomorrow” at the city convention center, Robin Clegg and Deena Raver shared their experiences in wildfires that roared through San Diego County in 2003 and, then, four years later.
The Fragrant Garden: Picking the right kind of tree for Central Texas
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 |
This week’s column will focus on the last six (of 14) featured small deciduous trees for Central Texas gardens.