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June 2009

LTISD food manager reaps fruits of labor; provides rock-solid service

Monday, June 15, 2009 | Smithville Times | 1

Santana. For many in and around the ‘live music capital of the world,’ the name quickly conjures up images of a Grammy-winning, Latin superstar known for his colorful rhythms and soulful wincing that accompany his unique style of guitar playing.

Lightning sparks blaze at Hudson Bend home; residents escape unharmed

Monday, June 15, 2009 | Smithville Times

Last week’s thunderstorms sparked a fire in the attic of a home on the 1700 block of Trail of the Woods on Hudson Bend.

SWAT standoff on Sun Bird Lane ends without injury

Monday, June 15, 2009 | Smithville Times

Thanks in part to a new reverse 911 program, no one was injured in a 7-hour SWAT standoff at a home on Sun Bird Lane, just off RR 620 N near Lakeway, Travis County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Roger Wade said.

Father, two children, die in Texas 71 crash

Monday, June 15, 2009 | Smithville Times | 1

A car crash on Texas 71 near Spicewood left a father and two of his children dead this weekend, Texas Department of Public Safety officials said.

LTHS grads look to future

Monday, June 15, 2009 | Smithville Times

The Lake Travis High School Class of 2009 had every right to do a bit of gloating at last week’s graduation ceremony, sound with the knowledge that they had accomplished more in academia, sports, the arts, and every other facet of student life than any class before them.

Lakeway MUD bill falls victim to House time limit

Monday, June 15, 2009 | Smithville Times

The bill that would expand the Lakeway Municipal Utility District Board of Directors from five to seven members and allow water-only customers a chance to vote for them, became mired in the House and did not get voted on by session’s end.

Watson believes he met majority of goals in Senate

Monday, June 15, 2009 | Smithville Times

Despite a somewhat messy close to the legislative session that left several bills stuck in the house, Sen. Kirk Watson says that he is pleased with what his office accomplished.

Bolton focuses on public safety issues during session

Monday, June 15, 2009 | Smithville Times

In her sophomore term, Texas Representative Valinda Bolton put a strong focus on public safety and enjoyed, as she said, “spending fewer days where I felt like I was trying to get a drink of water from a fire hydrant.”

Track: Lady Cavs fail to medal, but improve times at state

Tuesday, June 9, 2009 | Smithville Times

Lake Travis didn’t walk away from last weekend’s state track and field championship with any medals, but that doesn’t mean something wasn’t accomplished.

Langer cruises to Triton Financial Classic win

Sunday, June 7, 2009 | Devin Monk

Triton Financial Classic officials got exactly what they hoped for when they decided to rearrange the order of holes at The Hills Country Club and make the signature par 3 the finishing hole.

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