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November 2009

Relays shine in postseason swimming preview

Monday, November 30, 2009 | Thomas Jones

In a dress rehearsal for next month’s postseason meets, both Westlake’s boys and girls finished in the top five at the 74-team Texas Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association North swim meet in Dallas Nov. 20-21.

Chaps to face Clark Saturday in San Antonio

Sunday, November 29, 2009 | Thomas Jones

Westlake’s football team will play its first game in the new Heroes Stadium when it faces San Antonio Clark for the Class 5A Region IV Division I title Saturday at 2 p.m.

Not in the Cards: Chaps race past Harlingen

Friday, November 27, 2009 | Thomas Jones | 16

SAN ANTONIO – Harlingen’s feisty football team ate up plenty of yardage, but it couldn’t produce many points as Westlake rode a wave of big plays into the Class 5A Region IV Division I finals.

Volunteer work a labor of love for WHS senior

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 | Smithville Times | 2

Two hours before Homecoming, when other girls were putting the finishing touches on their hair and makeup, Westlake senior Mara Weidmann was rushing to complete the 23 micro-gardening boxes for Veggies on Wheels that she had been building all afternoon with her youth group.

Council listens to possible business initiatives

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 | Eleni Himaras

In their continued effort to bolster local businesses, Rollingwood City Council members listened to a presentation from Capital Area Council of Governments executive director Betty Voights on strengthening existing businesses.

Querencia Holiday Bazaar set for Dec. 3

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 | Smithville Times

The Querencia Holiday Bazaar will host more than 20 unique vendors displaying master craftsmanship and original inspirations Dec. 3, from 1-4 p.m.

Boys avoid letdown, whip Wolves

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 | Thomas Jones

A letdown almost seemed expected, considering the circumstances.

Rollingwood OKs sharp rate hikes for water, sewer

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 | Eleni Himaras

The Rollingwood City Council voted unanimously last week to raise water rates by 8 percent and wastewater rates by 6 percent, with the possibility of more to come, at last week’s regularly scheduled meeting.

Eanes school board OKs school plan, eyes class sizes

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 | Dane Anderson

Eanes school board members approved a 2009 District Improvement Plan on Nov. 18 and listened to a report by human resources head Lester Wolff that showed a district enrollment increase of 177 students this year.

Grapplers claim 4 gold in season opener

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 | Thomas Jones

Despite a limited roster, Westlake opened its season at last weekend’s Capital City Classic at Austin’s Delco Center with some promising results.

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