It’s been a couple of months since we last updated you on the status of the Bastrop County Comprehensive Transportation Plan. Thanks to all of your direction and hard work I am happy to report that the Plan is in final draft format. On Monday, March 8 we will present the final draft to the Commissioners Court and ask them to act on setting a public comment period. We are also scheduled to present the draft Plan to the Smithville City Council on March 8 and to the Cities of Elgin and Bastrop in the weeks to come. The public hearing for the Plan is scheduled for April 7 from 4-7 pm and will be held at the County Courthouse. In addition to postings in the newspaper, press releases, and a downloadable copy on the County website, we will be passing out comment cards in the community. If you live/work in Bastrop County and would like comment cards and a copy of the Plan to place at your location please write and let me know. This effort truly could not have been possible without the help of all the committee members and volunteers. Thank you again for your time and energy dedicated to this effort. Sincerely, Rachel Clampffer Rachel K.E. Clampffer, AICP County Planner Bastrop County 806 Water Street Bastrop, TX 78602 512-581-7176 512-581-7178 (fax)
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FEMA has released more information about threats of wildfires in Texas. Please remember that Smithville is hosting a "firewise" workshop on Saturday, February 11 from 9AM-11AM at the Recreation Center to give you the information and tools you need to reduce the threat of wildfires near your home.
If you have a child in school in Smithville, please take our survey to let us know about how you feel about allowing students in your care to walk or bike to school. This is required through the grant we received for Safe Routes to School, and your answers will help us measure how well the program is working. Thank you for your participation in this important survey!
If you haven't seen it yet, watch the Day Tripper Episode 303 on Smithville. It features Zimmerhanzels, Tom Tierney, Main Street, Buescher State Park, and many other familiar places.
Please check out our local historian David Herrington's website about Smithville History. He and Carol Snyder literally wrote the book ("Images of America: Smithville") so he knows what he's talking about!
We always knew it, but Smithville is now officially a member of "Communities of Character" through the International Character First program. The character traits emphasized include: Loyalty, Justice, Self-Reliance, Self-Discipline, Integrity, Honor, Patriotism, Respect, Honesty, Responsibility, Compassion, and Perseverance. Smithville’s participation in this program is a natural extension of its strong tradition of service. Citizens take great pride in the many programs and projects that have been accomplished as a result of tenacious and committed volunteers.
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