Thanks to Smithville and Congratulations to all the volunteers who helped to increase our participation rate for the Census. The Participation Rate on May 6 for Smithville was 77% -- 10% higher than our rate in 2000, 5% higher than the national average, and 8% higher than the Texas State Average. Census activities are not yet over! We still need to count the folks who did not return their forms. If you have not yet sent in your form, you should get a knock on your door in the next few weeks, and that could be from your neighbor! The folks who have applied for jobs will be placed within their home communities. If you have applied for a job as a "Census Enumerator" (and taken the test at the Library or elsewhere) but have not yet heard from the Census folks, please call 512-942-6210. If you would like to apply for a job with the Census and are trying for the first time, call 1-866-861-2010. For more information, see the 2010 Census Jobs Page. I've been asked to provide a report to the Census folks to discuss what we did, what worked, what didn’t work so well, and what we all would recommend they do to make it all go better for 2020. H ere is YOUR opportunity to let me know what I should tell this big governmental agency! Please let me know: · Issues that need to be resolved (like the Post Office Boxes) · Where we succeeded · Where we had trouble, or failed to accomplish our goals Please email Jill Strube with your comments. Thanks so much to everyone for helping to continually improve the quality of life we enjoy in Smithville!
Thanks to Smithville and Congratulations to all the volunteers who helped to increase our participation rate for the Census. The Participation Rate on May 6 for Smithville was 77% -- 10% higher than our rate in 2000, 5% higher than the national average, and 8% higher than the Texas State Average. Census activities are not yet over! We still need to count the folks who did not return their forms. If you have not yet sent in your form, you should get a knock on your door in the next few weeks, and that could be from your neighbor! The folks who have applied for jobs will be placed within their home communities. If you have applied for a job as a "Census Enumerator" (and taken the test at the Library or elsewhere) but have not yet heard from the Census folks, please call 512-942-6210. If you would like to apply for a job with the Census and are trying for the first time, call 1-866-861-2010. For more information, see the 2010 Census Jobs Page. I've been asked to provide a report to the Census folks to discuss what we did, what worked, what didn’t work so well, and what we all would recommend they do to make it all go better for 2020. H
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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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