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February 2009

Boys’ basketball: Cavaliers top Clemens 77-66 for Area Title

Friday, February 27, 2009 | Smithville Times

Lake Travis put together its second dominating playoff performance in a row Friday night, topping Schertz Clemens 77-66 at Canyon Lake High School.

Analysis: LMUD debate reveals complex issues

Friday, February 27, 2009 | Smithville Times

The debate over potential annexation of the Lakeway Municipal Utilities District is complex.

Beto y Los Fairlanes jazz life up at Spicewood Arts

Friday, February 27, 2009 | Smithville Times

Beto and six of the always-phenomenal musicians known as The Fairlanes filled the jam-packed room with joyful noise at the Spicewood Arts Society’s February jam session at the Spicewood Vineyards.

LMUD directors oppose city on split vote

Thursday, February 26, 2009 | Smithville Times

The Lakeway Municipal Utility district voted 3-2 Friday, Feb. 20, to take all actions necessary to oppose the City of Lakeway’s decision to seek legislation that would allow the municipality to annex the district.

Council is asking Watson to file LMUD bill

Thursday, February 26, 2009 | Smithville Times

The Lakeway City Council voted unanimously Tuesday, Feb. 17, to authorize the city attorney to pursue legislation that would allow the municipality the option of annexing the Lakeway Municipal Utility District at a future date.“Municipal utility districts are created to provide interim utility service to areas that are not covered by any other municipality,” City Manager Steve Jones told the council.

Boys’ basketball: Cavs to face Clemens Friday night

Thursday, February 26, 2009 | Smithville Times

Following their 72-34 defeat of Dripping Springs Tuesday night, the Cavaliers will face Schertz Clemens Friday night at Canyon Lake in the Area Championship at 7:30 p.m.

Dog pack wipes out Wunneburger stock, famlies ask county commissioners for help

Wednesday, February 25, 2009 | Smithville Times | 1

Two Lakeway residents went to Travis County Commissioners Tuesday, seeking help to control loose running and feral dogs that have killed more than $50,000 of domestic livestock in three separate attacks over the last 30 days inside Lakeway’s city limits.

PEC retains counsel to investigate former law firm, bill filed to democratize co-op

Wednesday, February 25, 2009 | Smithville Times

Pedernales Electric Cooperative has retained Jimmy Williamson, principal of Houston law firm Williamson & Rusnak, to spearhead an investigation of the Cooperative’s former legal partner, Clark, Thomas & Winters.

Can you spare a buck? Pantries need donations

Wednesday, February 25, 2009 | Smithville Times | 1

Whether you despise the notion of spending for stimulus, or whether you’re head over heels in love with Barrack Obama, I would like to ask you to stop for a moment and see the bigger picture.

Boys’ basketball: Cavs pound Dripping Springs 72-34

Wednesday, February 25, 2009 | Smithville Times | 1

The outlook was grim after one quarter for Lake Travis Friday night, but it was far from a sign of things to come.

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