Residents push back on park tower

SMITHVILLE

SMITHVILLE — Heated public opposition prompted Smithville City Council to delay action on a proposed communications tower at Keilberg Park until its meeting Monday.

A special-called meeting earlier this month focused on a proposed lease allowing the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) to install a communications tower at 500 Maple St. In December, council members heard from David Wells of Branch Communications, which has been assisting LCRA search for a land easement for their tower network.