I just voted on the 11 Propositions to Amend the Texas Constitution. I hope you will vote, too! Voter turnout in non-Presidential elections are notoriously dismal, but these issues are easily just as important and may have even more of an impact on our local area. We are in the early voting phase right now -- click on this blog to see the schedule and more information.Read more»
We held another public meeting for the Smithville Safe Routes to School Plan on Thursday, October 15 in the Recreation Center. We discussed the SSRTS Plan, which was submitted to the Texas Department of Transportation for their review on Sept. 30, the preliminary feedback from caregiver surveys, and next steps.Read more»
A survey will be sent to parents of children attending Brown Primary, Smithville Elementary, and Smithville Senior High schools this week -- estimated arrival date, October 8. We are interested in everyone's opinion, however -- whether you have children in these schools, or if you have children at all. If you do not receive a paper copy, please do not feel excluded from this survey effort. Please log on to the city's website for the Smithville's Safe Routes to School information and take the survey on line.Read more»
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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