Veterans Memorial Park intends to pay tribute to everyone who has worn a uniform with pride and dignity. The park was dedicated on Memorial Day, May 27, 2013 before an estimated 1,100 attendees. The park is open from 8 am to dusk. More>>
Welcome to the new City of Smithville web site. The web site will have many new interactive features allowing residents to conduct business with City Hall and other City entities online. Soon residents will be able to locate City Services online, pay utility bills online and keep up with City Counci... More>>
Online payment of City of Smithville Utility bills is now available. You can now have the convenience of paying your bill online by credit card, saving you time, gas and stamps! More>>
April 1, 2010 the City of Smithville Utility Department will start accepting ACH payments (automatic bank draft transactions). Note that there is no fee for this service. The Utility Department will debit monthly variable amounts. Credit card draft authorization cutaotmers can easily switch to the ... More>>
The Fiscal Year 2013-14 budget for the City of Smithville, in effect from Oct. 1, 2013 to Sept. 30, 2014, provides details on property tax rates, long-term debt obligations, the General Fund, Utility Fund and expenses for the city's 16 departments.
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The Bastrop County Long Term Recovery Team (BCLTRT) helps wildfire survivors with recovery assistance. If you need help or if you want to volunteer, please contact them. Call 512-321-2868, email the BCLTRT, or go to the BCLTRT website.
Press Release from FEMA 03/19/2012 02:39 PM EDT: Thunderstorm Safety Tip: If thunder roars, go indoors. There is no safe place outside when a thunderstorm accompanied with lightning is in the area. If severe weather is expected in your area or for more safety tips, visit www.ready.gov/thunderstorms-lightning.
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Smithville Attractions and Events
Smithville, founded in 1829, is a small rural town with a population of just under 5000 people. Named after William Smith, an early settler in the town, Smithville was originally a town of seventeen families, although that number leapt once a railroad was built through the town. The town's historic commercial and residential areas remain largely unchanged since their construction, and the friendly atmosphere makes Smithville a pleasant place to sightsee and even consider as a hometown.
As of December 2, 2006, Smithville holds the record for baking the world's largest gingerbread man, which made it into the Guinness World Records. During the 16th Annual Festival of Lights, a 20-foot-tall gingerbread man, weighing 1,308 lbs. and 8 oz., was put together with help from the entire community. This accomplishment can be seen in the 2009 edition (p.124) of Guinness World Records, and the giant cookie sheet stands in the Train Park as a monument to the community's closeknit atmosphere.
Link to the Chamber of Commerce Link to the Smithville Community Network
Smithville was the first city in Texas to recieve the "Film Friendly City" designation from the Texas Film Commission. Recently, a number of films have had part or all of their scenes shot in Smithville, including Hope Floats, Tree of Life, Artois the Goat, Five Time Champion, Martha, and Shady Texas.
»Link to Information on filming Ordinances
Smithville's vision for a future park will honor a founder's historic past with a dedication on Sunday, March 2, 2014 – Texas Independence Day.
The Texas Commission on the Arts officially designated Smithville one of 24 Cultural Districts in the entire state this past September 5th. This distinction will help us promote our town's fantastic arts community, its wonderful history, and its cultural attributes. It makes Smithville eligible for funding that was not previously open to us for things like matching grants for street beautification, public art programs, and art in the schools. This is a tremendous honor and reflects the hard working ethics and strong collaboration between the artists in the Lost Pines Artisans Alliance, the historians in the Smithville Heritage Society, and City departments. We thank everyone who participated in the public meetings, the Steering Committee, and this terrific community of Smithville.