Smithville Versus the Flu!

Smithville is doing a number of things to help people avoid the flu this season, from hosting a Workshop on October 5th to teaching school children to cough and sneeze into their sleeves... Smithville ISD has produced this PowerPoint presentation on how to avoid the flu.

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Posted: 9/30/2009 5:50:40 PM by Global Administrator | with 0 comments


Community Garden Fundraiser Dinner Great Success!

On September 12, the Health Initiative Task Force held a fundraising dinner for the Smithville Community Garden project. Chef Anthony Crossley, Sous Chefs Robert Tamble, Tex Middlebrook, Rudy Supak, and Clifton Bass prepared a magnificent Italian Dinner for over 120 guests. The generosity and support of this community is tremendous.

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Posted: 9/15/2009 5:36:41 PM by CityManager | with 0 comments


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FEMA Press Release: Texas Communities Face New Wildfire Threats

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.

Caregiver Survey: National Safe Routes to School Center

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!

Day tripping in Smithville

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.

Special for Local History Buffs

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!

It's Official! Smithville is a Community of Character

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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