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December 2008

Back-to-back state champions

Saturday, December 20, 2008 | Smithville Times | 4

Mission accomplished. Lake Travis (16-0) cemented its place in Texas football history by becoming the first 4A team to win back-to-back state titles in division one and two, dominating Longview (13-3) 48-23 Saturday afternoon at Floyd Casey Stadium.

Handful of Cavs named all-state

Wednesday, December 17, 2008 | Devin Monk

As expected, Lake Travis quarterback Garrett Gilbert was named the Associated Press 4A Offensive Player of the Year Wednesday.

Body of accused murderer found off Bullick Hollow

Tuesday, December 16, 2008 | Smithville Times

The Travis County Sheriff’s office announced this weekend that they found the body of Brian Carl Beck, the suspect in the Steiner Ranch Steakhouse shooting.

Cavs one win away from second state title

Saturday, December 13, 2008 | Smithville Times

The Cavaliers are one win away from fulfilling every gargantuan expectation laid upon them since winning their first state title.

Hart to retire from LTISD

Friday, December 12, 2008 | Smithville Times

Lake Travis Independent School District Assistant Superintendent Bob Hart is retiring after more than two decades of service.

Steiner Ranch murder suspect still at large

Thursday, December 11, 2008 | Smithville Times

The Travis County Sheriff’s office is still searching for a man who allegedly walked into The Steiner Ranch Steakhouse Monday afternoon and fatally shot an assistant manager.

Review: TexARTS scores with holiday show

Thursday, December 11, 2008 | Smithville Times

Just about the time you think TexARTS can’t top itself, it produces yet another miracle, and in this instance, just in time to stoke up that holiday spirit.

Green Santa, Sing Alongs help put magic in Christmas

Thursday, December 11, 2008 | Smithville Times

The Annual Sing Along to support the Green Santa program asked the question this year, “What is Christmas?”

Yaupon, Live Oak now private courses

Thursday, December 11, 2008 | Smithville Times

After two years of careful planning, ClubCorp — which owns four area golf courses in the Lakeway area — has been making a host of improvements, particularly at the Yaupon and Live Oak courses.

Businesses seek eased sign rules in Lakeway

Thursday, December 11, 2008 | Smithville Times | 1

Lakeway’s 62-page sign ordinance is one of the most stringent in the state, and local business owners say it is driving sales tax dollars to other cities.

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