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April 2009

Eanes school board eyes new campus

Thursday, April 30, 2009 | Smithville Times

A new elementary school for the Eanes school district west of Loop 360 is just one idea being tossed into the soup for possible consideration in the next bond election, said Eanes Superintendent Nola Wellman.

EISD mulls bonds, ADA

Thursday, April 30, 2009 | Smithville Times | 2

In a recent look at bond item possibilites, the Eanes school district proposed $14 million for potential use in Americans with Disabilities Act modifications to campus facilities.

Postcard book offers glimpse into Austin’s glorious past

Thursday, April 30, 2009 | Smithville Times

Horse-drawn buggies, turn-of-the-century automobiles and electric streetcars bustle along Congress Avenue on a black-and-white postcard postmarked 1903.

WLH Councilwoman charged with harrassment misdemeanor

Thursday, April 30, 2009 | Smithville Times | 1

A West Lake Hills City Councilwoman was charged with misdemeanor harassment April 9.

Rollingwood City Council candidates cite fiscal spending as key issues in election

Thursday, April 30, 2009 | Smithville Times

Editor’s note: Below are questions we asked of the candidates vying for three seats on the Rollingwood City Council in the May 9 election.

UIL suspends athletic events

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 | Jason Jarrett

The UIL’s response to the outbreak of swine flu has wreaked havoc on the athletic departments at Westlake and across the state.

Biden rolls through Westbank

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 | Smithville Times | 1

A motorcade with Vice President Joe Biden passed through Rollingwood on Bee Cave Road toward West Lake Hills this morning at about 10:45 a.m.

Softball: Team secures district’s third seed

Monday, April 27, 2009 | Jason Jarrett

Westlake did much more than clinch a playoff spot this weekend.

Baseball: Chaps strand Maroons’ playoff hopes

Monday, April 27, 2009 | Jason Jarrett

With the District 25-5A title already secured and the playoffs still two weeks away, motivation would appear as a primary concern for the Chaps.

Commentary: “Eight’s” play plenty enough for softball team

Friday, April 24, 2009 | Jason Jarrett

Eight is the loneliest number, at least when it comes to Senior Night for the Westlake softball team.

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