There IS a free lunch in town! (if you're 18 and younger)

Adult meals are $3, kids 18 and under eat for FREE! The Smithville Independent School District is once again holding the summer nutrition program. FREE nutritious meals to all kids 18 and younger at the Elementary School Cafeteria, MLK Park, Bluebonnet Circle, and Brown Primary (see the flier for details). No proof of income needed. No need to register. Just show up!


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Posted: 6/8/2011 5:07:32 PM by CityManager | with 0 comments


Scrap Metal Drive Day: June 9

The City of Smithville is collecting scrap metal through September, but on June 9 we will have another open "Drive Day" from 10AM to 2PM. Volunteers from Fort Hood will be on hand through Soldiers' Angels to help pick up scrap from around town and to help folks unload the scrap they bring to the site. Come on out to Eagleston and 2nd with your tin, brass, copper, iron, and any other metal. All proceeds will go towards the Smithville Texas Veterans Memorial Park. Thank you for your continuing support!

Sign up for pick up here:

Please help us build the Memorial Park!
Sign up to have a volunteer pick up your scrap on Thursday, June 9.


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Posted: 6/7/2011 10:19:17 AM by CityManager | with 0 comments


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Celebrate our Heroes

Come out on Saturday to honor our military heroes. Activities in the morning on Main Street and all day long at Riverbend Park, including bed races, a parade, kickball and volleyball tournaments, washers and horseshoes, a live auction, live music, and much more! Cory Morrow headlines the show. Tickets for the musical acts are $20 in advance and $25 at the gate after 4PM: active military in uniform or with ID get in free; children 10 and under are free. Purchase your ticket here. Proceeds benefit the Smithville Texas Veterans Memorial Park.

May 19 Celebration: Cory Morrow is headlining!

Join us on May 19th for a Celebration to benefit the Smithville Texas Veterans Memorial Park. Activities include bed races and a parade on Main Street and day-long activities at Riverbend Park. Sign up for kickball, volleyball, washers and horseshoes tournaments, BBQ Cookoff (form and rules). Come see the military static display and arts/crafts, and kids activities. The Park will be open to the public during the day for free. After 4PM, people staying for the music will need to buy tickets to stay -- pre-purchase your ticket for $20 (tickets will be $25 at the gate after 4PM). Children 10 and under free. Active Military can get in free with ID.

REFORESTATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR WILDFIRE-DAMAGED LANDS

If you own land in the areas affected by the September 4th 2011 wildfires, assistance may be available for you to help reforest the area. See this message from the Texas Forest Service about applications for assistance from the Farm Service Agency.

More Feet on Smithville Streets

Many things are happening in Smithville's businesses these days! Read more about some of the activities at the Smithville Chamber of Commerce. Watch for news about the Flea Market in April and for Go Wild in Smithville in May.

Community Clinic Opens its Doors: April 14

The Smithville Community Clinic will begin to offer free basic medical services for uninsured persons. It will be necessary to register at the Clinic. The Clinic will be open on Saturdays, with pre-registration beginning at 8AM. The doctor will see registered patients from 10AM to 2PM. For more information, contact K-Lee Starland: 512 632-8900.

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