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RECYLCE CENTER CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS

Veterans Day: The City of Smithville will close the Recycling Center on Friday, November 10, 2023, for the Veterans Day Holiday. Recycle Center will return to regular business hours on Saturday, November 11, 2023.   Tha...

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Residential Trash Service Canceled for Tuesday 10/24/2023

Due to staffing issues, Waste Management has canceled the residential trash service route for Tuesday 10/24/2023. Please leave your trash cans out as the residential route will be picked up on Wednesday 10/25/2023. Any questi...

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Extended Burn Ban Order: 9/14-10/10/23

The extended Burn Ban Order approved in Commissioners Court on 9/11/2023. The extended Order will go into effect on, September 14, 2023, at 5:00 PM, and will remain in effect through Tuesday, October 10, 2023. For more infor...

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ERCOT issues Conservation Appeal

TXANS Update—August 24, 2023: ERCOT has issued a Conservation Appeal for today, Aug. 24, from 3 – 10 p.m. due to extreme temperatures, continued near-record demand, and forecasted low wind-power generation. Tight grid ...

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Burn Ban Extended

Burn Ban has been extended through September 14, 2023.

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Burn Ban Tips

Be prepared for wild fires/Prepararse para los incendios forestales English PDF Spanish PDF

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Burn Ban in Effect

Burn ban in effect July 17th, 2023, through August 14th, 2023. See order here: County Burn Ban

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UTILITY BILLING DELAYED

The City of Smithville is transitioning to a new utility billing system that requires a software upgrade / conversion.  The software conversion is taking longer than expected and mailing of the APRIL utility bills will be del...

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Brush Dump Open

CITY BRUSH DUMP OPEN THIS WEEKEND - Due to the recent straight line winds associated with last night's thunderstorms, the City of Smithville Brush Dump (Mt. Pleasant Avenue - aka Dump Ground Rd) will be OPEN the next few WEEKE...

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HHW & Community Cleanup

Smithville will hold two clean up events both on Feb.18, both from 9 AM-12 NOON, both at 109 Taylor Street. HHW - County Event. Requires a voucher. Taking Tires & Electronics only. Maximum 10 tires. Smithville Community ...

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HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND DESIGN STANDARDS MEETING

CITY OF SMITHVILLE HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND DESIGN STANDARDS MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS OPEN MEETING ACT, VERNON’S ANN. CIV. ST. art 6252-17 THAT ...

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FEBRUARY UTILITY BILLING DELAYED

Local Post Office operations were significantly impacted due to Winter Storm Mara.  As such, the City of Smithville utility billing has been delayed.  Utility customers should receive their utility bill by Wednesday, Feb...

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CITY OFFICES CLOSED UNTIL 10:00 AM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The National Weather Service is predicting 100% chance of sleet and freezing rain this evening and tomorrow. Overpasses, bridges, and most roadways are expected to freeze and could be covered with ice until late Thursday morning. ...

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Delayed Opening

WINTER WEATHER ALERT: Due to freezing drizzle and rain, the City of Smithville will delay opening until 10:00 am tomorrow. Please be careful on the roadways, bridges, and sidewalks if you must go outdoors. Freezing drizzl...

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City Hall Closed today from 11:30-1:30

City Hall will be closed today January 12th from 11:30 to 1:30 for a staff meeting. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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Broken Water Line

LOOP 230 WATER MAIN BREAK UPDATE: As of 7:35 pm, Dec. 29, the broken 8-inch water line along the north side of Loop 230 East has been repaired. Residents who live in Oak Meadows, Quail Run, or on Hill Road may have experienced low...

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Artic Blast

An arctic blast is expected at the end of this week. Please remember to protect Pets, Plants, and People. For more information about how to do so: https://www.ready.gov/winter-weather To Report After-Hour Power Outages, call...

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Main Street Repaving

A paving Contractor will be applying seal coat and re-striping traffic lines and parking spaces on Main Street, NW 2nd, and NE 2nd  (weather permitting) beginning next Tuesday, November 8, 2022 through Tuesday, November 15, 2...

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Burn Ban in effect

BURN BAN is in effect as of 4 p.m. Tuesday, October 11, 2022 through Monday, October 24, 2022. See order here.

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Road Closure: SH 95

A section of SH95 from FM 2571 to Loop 230 is scheduled to be closed nightly on Friday, 10/7 and Saturday, 10/8 from 8:00PM to 7:00AM. A detour has been established. Please see map for detour route. View the PDF Map of the Stre...

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Working on Water Lines

UPDATE 9-27-22: Due to unforeseen issues, this project was not started today. We will begin on Wednesday, September 28th at 8:15 AM.     The City of Smithville will be working on water lines feeding ...

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Burn Ban Lifted

Bastrop County is lifting the burn ban as of today, Sept. 12, at 4PM. They posted information about burning Do's and Don'ts from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.  ...

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RED FLAG WARNING

This is an important message from Bastrop County, TX NWS has issued a Red Flag Warning for Bastrop County from 9 AM until 8:00 PM this Thursday due to high winds and low humidity. State law prohibits outdoor burning during this...

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FINAL WINTER WEATHER UPDATE - 2/4/22 @ 9:30 AM

As of 9:30 am, ALL roads and bridges into and out of Smithville are passable.  However, there is minor sleet/ice accumulation on the shoulders and less-travelled sections of the roadway.  So, please be careful when drivi...

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WINTER WEATHER UPDATE #2 - February 3, 2022 @ 3:45 P

As of 3:45 pm, ALL major roads into and out of Smithville are passable with minor ice / sleet accumulation on the 4th Avenue bridge, FM2571 bridge, or SH95 river bridge.  However, the Smithville PD reports that the Colorado R...

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WEATHER UPDATE / ROAD CONDITIONS - 2/3/22 @ 9:30 AM

 As of 9:30 am, ALL roads into and out of Smithville are passable with no ice accumulation on the 4th Avenue or Colorado River bridge.  However, these conditions are expected to change rapidly as the day progresses ...

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CITY OF SMITHVILLE OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL 10:00 AM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2022 DUE TO THE WEATHER

The National Weather Service is predicting 100% chance of sleet and freezing rain tomorrow.  Overpasses and bridges are expected to freeze and could be covered with ice until Friday morning.  For everyone's SAFETY, d...

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Offices Closed Jan. 17th - MLK Day

On Monday, January 17, the city offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.

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NOTICE - LIVE OAK RAILROAD CROSSING CLOSURE

The Railroad Crossing at Live Oak and FM2571 (aka "BoPeep's Crossing") will be CLOSED to vehicle and pedestrian traffic on Friday, December 10, 2021 from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm while Union Pacific makes repairs. Resident...

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MOSQUITO SPRAYING

MOSQUITO SPRAYING IN SMITHVILLE WILL BEGIN Thursday, October 28, 2021.  The recent rains combined with cooler temperatures have created the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. In response, the City will begin spraying all...

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City Council Meeting will be at the Rec Center October 18th @ 6:00P.M.

The Council meeting will be moved to the Rec Center for the October 18th meeting due to early voting being held at City Hall. The Rec Center address is 106 Royston Street. Please call if you have any questions at 512-237...

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Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Bastrop County, Texas and Incorporated Areas

From FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency >> Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Bastrop County, Texas and Incorporated Areas The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FE...

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Proposed Budget and Workshop

The City of Smithville will have a Budget Workshop on August 25, 2021 at 4:30 P.M. click the links below to see the proposed budget and the agenda.  Proposed Budget Agenda 

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Just a reminder for trash pickup.

Each customer must use the new cart. This will result in greater operational efficiency and ensure household trash is contained. All trash must be put in the poly cart and the lid closed. Waste Management will take any old trash...

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Now Hiring! Community Engagement Coordinator

City of Smithville seeks Community Engagement Coordinator who will be responsible for facilitating and coordinating a robust community engagement strategy for the City of Smithville, with a particular focus on building relationshi...

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URGENT NOTICE – ROAD CLOSURE / DETOUR DUE TO TRAIN DERAILMENT

At approximately 3:00 pm on July 9, 2021 the City of Smithville received notice that a Union Pacific Train derailed blocking HWY-95 at the MLK BLVD and 4th Avenue railroad crossings. No one was injured during the incident and...

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MOSQUITO SPRAYING IN SMITHVILLE WILL BEGIN FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2021

The recent rains combined with warmer temperatures have created the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. In response, the City will begin spraying all roads and alley-ways twice a week in the evening hours between 9:00 pm and...

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URGENT PUBLIC SAFETY NOTICE FOR CITIZENS THAT ATTENDED THE CITY OF SMITHVILLE COUNCIL MEETING IN PERSON ON APRIL 12, 2021

A City employee that attended the Monday, April 12, 2021 City Council meeting tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, April 15, 2021.  The employee was wearing a mask and asymptomatic during the meeting.  Due to medica...

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GOVERNOR ABBOTT TO RESCIND MASK ORDER AT 12:01 AM ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2021

On March 2, 2021, Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Order No. GA-34 relating to the opening of Texas in response to COVID-19.  This order is effective as of 12:01am March 10, 2021, and can be read in its entirety at: E...

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CITY OF SMITHVILLE - BOIL WATER RESCIND NOTICE (2/20/21 @ 3:00 pm).

 On Thursday, February 18, 2021, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required the City of Smithville public water system (PWS ID #0110003) to issue a Boil Water Notice (BWN) to inform our customers that due t...

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BOTTLED WATER DISTRIBUTION UPDATE

The Rec Center Staff and Smithville PD gave out 120 cases (3,840 bottles) of water to Smithville residents in less than 1-hour.  THERE IS NO MORE WATER TO DISTRIBUTE TODAY.  The City will do its best to identify an addit...

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~FREE BOTTLED WATER DISTRIBUTION AT REC CENTER (106 ROYSTON) FROM 3-6 pm TODAY

The City of Smithville has acquired two (2) pallets of bottled water for distribution to those in need.  Distribution will be in front of the Rec Center from 3-6 pm TODAY or until supplies last. Limit one (1) case per family....

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UPDATE REGARDING BOIL WATER NOTICE (2/19/21 @ 11:45 AM).

The BOIL WATER NOTICE is still in effect.  The City’s overall water system pressure is approximately 46 psi (normal operating pressure is 50-52).  Water use is up due to the hundreds of busted water lines throughou...

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CITY OF SMITHVILLE BOIL WATER NOTICE - FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Due to a weather-related pressure drop in our water system (City of Smithville PWS #0110003), the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requires the City of Smithville to notify customers of the need to boil their water...

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URGENT NOTICE: CITY PHONES AND EMAIL SYSTEM DOWN

A major water leak at the Rec Center has damaged the City of Smithville email and phone system servers.  As a result, all email and phone lines are down.  This includes the non-emergency number to the Smithville PD. ...

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CITY OF SMITHVILLE OFFICES CLOSED UNITL February 18, 2021 (10:00 am)

The City of Smithville Offices will be CLOSED until Thursday, February 18, 2021 due to the weather.  We received 4-6 inches of snow overnight.  ERCOT has implemented rolling blackouts across central Texas to help al...

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ENERGY EMERGENCY ALERT - FEBRUARY 14, 2021

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), the city’s wholesale power provider, have alerted the City of Smithville to the potential for statewide rolling power outages b...

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CITY HALL CLOSED - 2/15/21

City Hall will be CLOSED on Monday, February 15, 2021 in honor of President's Day.  City Hall hours will be 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Tuesday through Friday. 

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City Hall Closed Tuesday, Jan 19, 11AM-2PM

Smithville City Hall will be closed on Tuesday, January 19 from 11AM to 2PM for the Billy Don Johnson funeral.  Our deepest condolences to Rosie Johnson, one of our City Hall employees, and her family.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Observed on Monday, January 18, 2021

Smithville City Hall will be closed in observance of the MLK, Jr. Holiday. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> A Day On, Not A Day Off Remember! Celebrate! Act! Smithville is hosting th...

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CLOSED Friday, January 01, 2021 for New Year's Day.

CLOSED Friday, January 01, 2021  for New Year's Day. City Hours are Monday -Thursday  8 am - 5pm (12/28/2020 - 12/31/2020)

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COUNCIL MEETING LIVE STREAM DECEMBER 14, 2020

We are having technical difficulties with YouTube. We will Facebook Livestream tonight's meeting starting at 6:00 P.M. We will also be recording the meeting on Zoom and will post it as soon as the meeting is over to our C...

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ZOOM info for Oct.6 2020 PZ Meeting

City Smithville is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.   Topic: P&Z Meeting October 6, 2020 Time: Oct 6, 2020 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)   Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/...

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Main Street Repaving Road Closure Map

NOTICE - DOWNTOWN ROAD CLOSURES SCHEDULED TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6th THROUGH TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13th - A paving Contractor will be applying sealcoat and re-striping parking spaces and pedestrian walkways on Main Street and NE/NW 2nd Stree...

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NOTICE - CITY EMAIL AND CREDIT CARD SYSTEM DOWN

 As of 0945 today, the City server is down due to a malicious malware attack.  We are unable to send/receive email or process credit card payments (e.g., utilities, permits, etc.).  We are working as fast as possibl...

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BURN BAN RESCINDED

Bastrop County Commissioner's Court rescinded the county-wide BURN BAN on Thursday, September 10th.  If you must burn brush, please burn responsibly.  Notify the authority having jurisdiction of any planned (controll...

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City Council Extends Mandatory Mask Ordinance

During a special-called meeting on August 26, 2020, the Smithville City Council unanimously voted to extend the mandatory mask ordinance until November 9, 2020.  The number of COVID-19 cases in Bastrop County continues to ris...

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Amended Face Mask Ordinance

Click here to read the Amended Face Mask Ordinance

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BASTROP COUNTY BURN BAN IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

On Friday, July 24, 2020, Bastrop County Judge Paul Pape issued a county-wide BURN BAN in effect until further notice. 

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CITY COUNCIL MANDATES FACE COVERINGS IN PUBLIC BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2020 @ NOON

The Smithville City Council voted unanimously to pass an emergency ordinance mandating citizens to wear face coverings in public. This action is necessary to help control the spread of COVID-19 in the community as we are seeing an...

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CITY OF SMITHVILLE WATER PRESSURE UPDATE

The loss of water pressure in our community over the weekend was due to a communication failure with the system that activates pumps that fill the ground water storage tanks and water towers. The system requires AT&T phone and...

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CITY OFFICES WILL RE-OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2020

  Public access to city facilities will be allowed beginning Monday, June 15, 2020. All city-appointed boards will resume their regularly scheduled meetings. The following hours of operation will be observed: City Dump a...

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ALL CITY OF SMITHVILLE PARKS ARE NOW OPEN

Effective Friday, May 15, 2020 at 12:00 pm, all City of Smithville Parks were RE-OPENED to the public. This included Riverbend Park, MLK Park, Smithville Little League Fields, Smithville Veteran’s Park, Gazebo Park...

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COVID-19 UPDATE: ALL CITY OF SMITHVILLE PARKS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE -

Effective April 9, 2020 at 11:59 pm all City of Smithville Parks will be CLOSED to the public until further notice. This includes Riverbend Park, MLK Park, Smithville Little League Fields, Smithville Veteran’s Park, Gazebo P...

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New City Hours during COVID-19 Until Further Notice

It will be 7:30 am-4:00 pm. Monday- Friday. Except for this Friday City offices will be closed Friday, April 10th in observance of Good Friday

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COVID-19 UPDATE: CITY FACILITY CLOSURES

The City of Smithville will close all public access to city facilities until further notice effective Friday, March 20, 2020 at 8:00 am. This includes City Hall, the Smithville Public Library, the Smithville Recreation Center, Vis...

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BLOCKED UPRR CROSSING AT LIVE OAK AND FM2571

As many citizens are aware, the off-system bridge (built in 1936) on 4th Avenue over Gazley Creek was ordered CLOSED for public safety by the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) on November 20, 2019.  As a result, a tr...

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Gazley Creek Bridge at 4th Avenue CLOSED

The off-system bridge at 4th Avenue over Gazley Creek was ordered CLOSED for public safety by the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) at 10:25 am on November 20, 2019.  The City has been closely monitoring the conditio...

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Burn Ban Rescinded

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BURN BAN EXTENDED

The Burn Ban for Bastrop County has been extended to October 28, 2019

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BURN BAN IN EFFECT

This statement is from Bastrop County Emergency Management Office: "Conditions warrant a burn ban throughout Bastrop County. Effective at 3:00 pm on this Tuesday August 6, 2019, Judge Pape has issued a Declaratio...

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UPDATE: Recycling Center Open for Business

The Recycling Center's equipment failure has been repaired. Please resume bringing in your recycling as normal. Thank you for your patience while we attended this issue!

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NOTICE - LOOP 230 ROAD CLOSURE APRIL 27th (12:30 PM to 3:00 PM) FOR JAMBOREE PARADE

LOOP 230 will be CLOSED on Saturday, April 27th from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM for the 2019 JAMBOREE PARADE.  Registration for the parade is between 8:45 am and 12:45 pm at the Smithville Volunteer Fire Department (Station 1) locat...

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NOTICE - MARBURGER / MILLER RR CROSSING CLOSURE

The Marburger / Miller RR Crossing will be CLOSED to vehicle and pedestrian traffic Thursday and Friday, March 7-8th from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm for installation of a 10" water line.  

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Downtown Road Closures 12/21

NOTICE - DOWNTOWN ROAD CLOSURES SCHEDULED ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21st - A production company will be filming in our downtown area on Friday, December 21st from 7:00 am to 2:00 am that will require several street closures (SEE DIAGRAM...

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City of Smithville HOLIDAY SCHEDULE (Garbage Pick-up will be impacted)

Below you will find the City of Smithville Holiday schedule. This information has been communicated on our City website, Facebook Page, and on the December Utility Bill in the message section. In addition, notices have been posted...

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BASTROP COUNTY BURN BAN LIFTED

The BASTROP COUNTY BURN BAN has been LIFTED as of 12:01 am December 18, 2018.  It's a good practice to notify the local authority having jurisdiction (e.g., Smithville Police Department, Bastrop County Sheriff's Offic...

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City of Smithville Offices to be Closed Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018

CITY OF SMITHVILLE OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED FOR NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING - In honor of George H. W. Bush, 41st president of the United States, all City of Smithville offices will be CLOSED on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. Bastrop Cou...

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Judge Ronald Jones

The City of Smithville mourns the passing of Judge Ron Jones on Saturday, September 22, 2018. He faithfully served the municipal court since 2008. The City has been very fortunate that Judge Jones has been an integral part of life...

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Legacy Portrait Project

We want your opinion! Please click on this link to take a survey about who should be honored through the Legacy Portrait project. The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) awarded a grant to the Smithville Public Library as par...

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BASTROP COUNTY BURN BAN LIFTED

The Bastrop County Burn Ban was lifted on September 13, 2018. For more information about what's going on in Bastrop County in real time, please see the Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management.  

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GOLF CARTS

~PLEASE make sure that these golf cart rules are being followed.   ~Golf Cart Ordinance - Beginning August ,1 2014 golf cart drivers must register their carts with the City of Smithville. You must be 18 years of age, ha...

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BURN BAN RESCINDED

Bastrop County Commissioner's Court rescinded the county-wide BURN BAN on Monday, February 12th. 

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BURN BAN IN EFFECT

Bastrop County Commissioners Court issued a county-wide BURN BAN in effect until further notice.  

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City of Smithville CLOSED due to Winter Weather

Due to multiple road closures and icy conditions throughout the area, the City of Smithville will be CLOSED today.  The City will delay opening until NOON tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17th.  Updates will be provided as c...

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CITY OF SMITHVILLE - DELAYED OPENING

Due to the weather forecast and prediction of icy roads, the City of Smithville Offices will delay opening until NOON tomorrow - Tuesday, January 16, 2018.  We will evaluate the situation at 10:00 am and provide any updates a...

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Loop 230 & Main Street Lane Closure - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2017

A TXDOT Contractor will be begin cutting the roadway at the intersection of Loop 230  and Main Street as part of the four corner pedestrian signal project.  TXDOT will be closing down both westbound lanes of Lo...

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Tropical Storm Warning for Harvey

Tropical Storm Warning for Harvey Issued for  Bastrop County - Stay Alert! 08/24/2017 While there is still uncertainty with the track, and impacts could vary based on landfall, the Bastrop County Office of Emergenc...

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BURN BAN IN EFFECT

Bastrop County Commissioners Court renewed the county-wide BURN BAN until September 26, 2017.  

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Water Issue in Downtown Business District

TXDOT hit an 8-inch water main at the intersection of Loop 230 and Main Street late yesterday evening. City crews and TXDOT are in the process of repairing the broken water main. During the next 4-6 hours, residents and business o...

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Special Called Meeting of the City Council - Monday, June 19, 2017.

The City Council will hold a Special Called Meeting at 6:00 pm on Monday, June 19, 2017 at City Hall (317 Main) to seek public input, discuss, and take action on a proposed license agreement with Trinity Constructors for dedicated...

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ONE WAY Traffic on NE 2nd Will Become Effective FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 2017

Beginning Friday, June 9, 2017 traffic on NE 2nd (between Main Street and Olive heading east) will become ONE WAY.   Please exercise caution in this area.   The City plans to restripe NE 2nd Street parking spac...

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Garbage Pickup Schedule for Memorial Day Holiday

Garbage Pickup Schedule for 2017 Holidays in Smithville Have a wonderful holiday!

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Expect Traffic Delays on Loop 230 and Main – Thursday, May 11, 2017

TXDOT will be installing pedestal arms for new traffic signals at the intersection of Loop 230 and Main Street between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm.  There will be lane closures and minor delays.  Please drive safely and exercise...

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Traffic Delays Expected – BP MS-150 (April 30, 2017)

Expect traffic delays on Hwy 71 and FM 153 in Smithville due to the annual BP MS-150 Fundraiser bike ride from Houston to Austin on Sunday, April 30, 2017.  Delays will be heaviest from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm.  The BP MS 150...

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Main Street Closure on Wednesday, March 15th

An ABC TV pilot will be filmed on Main Street this Wednesday, March 15, 2017.  The 200 block of Main Street from Loop 230 to 1st Street will be closed from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, March 15th as will NW 2nd street fro...

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TXDOT working at Loop 230 and Main Street

The Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) will be working at the Light at Loop 230 and Main starting Monday, Feb. 6. Expect minor traffic delays. Partial work should be completed within the week. We will post updates as neede...

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2016 Warrant Round-Up to Begin

Smithville Municipal Court and the Smithville Police Department will begin its annual Warrant Round-Up on December 10th, running through December 23rd. Individuals with outstanding fines may report to the Smithville Muni...

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City of Smithville Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule

Below you will find the City of Smithville Thanksgiving Holiday schedule.  This information will be communicated on our City website, Facebook Page, and inside the November Utility Bill in the message section.  In additi...

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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Please call City Hall (512 237 3282) to verify that anyone claiming to be a city employee or a contractor doing work for the City of Smithville is legitimate before you let them in your house or on your property.

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A FREE Community Safety Event!

Sponsored by Smithville Police Association Friday, October 7, 2016 7:30 am – 9:30am @ Smithville City Hall It’s a simple concept. Police and community members come together in an informal, neutral space to ...

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Sign up for Smithville Utility Portal

The Mi.Data Consumer Portal allows City of Smithville utility customers to see their usage of water and electricity, to set up a budget, to set up alert notifications, and to compare usage to budget, weather, and previous months. ...

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Bastrop County Added To FEMA Disaster Declaration List

Bastrop County has been declared for Individual Assistance in the Presidential Declaration, DR-4272-TX, for the May 2016 Severe Weather. Survivors from the May severe weather in Bastrop County can start registering for FEMA Ass...

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Important Changes For Making Utility Payments – CUSTOMER ACTION REQUIRED!

Effective February 1, 2016, the City of Smithville will begin using an enhanced payment system which will allow residents to manage and pay their utility bills online from our website.  The online system will allow customers ...

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2016 Holiday Schedule

2016 Holiday Schedule for the City of Smithville: New Year's Day: January 1st Martin Luther King Jr: Closed Monday January 18th President's Day: February 15th Good Friday: March 25th Memorial ...

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SH95 Road Closure in Smithville - November 20-21, 2015

Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) plans to close SH 95 on the 20th and 21st (from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day) to perform work on the crossing.  They will be setting portable message boards this weekend informing the pu...

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Bastrop County Burn Ban Lifted

This morning Bastrop County Judge Paul Pape has Lifter the Ban on Outdoor Burning. Please burn with caution. Bastrop County Website

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Bastrop County Added To FEMA Disaster Declaration List

The federal disaster declaration has been expanded to include Individual Assistance for 20 more counties as a result of the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding that began May 4, according to the Texas Divisi...

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FEMA Next Steps for Recovery Assistance

Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management expects that our County will soon be added to the presidential disaster declaration.  We anticipate federal financial assistance for individuals and businesses to assist with reco...

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Federal Assistance for Property Owners Who Sustained Flood Damage in Bastrop County

Bastrop County is applying for federal assistance for owners of property that sustained damage due to the heavy rainfall, severe weather and flash floo...ding occurring in the County over the Memorial Day weekend. Homeowners and b...

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Disaster Declaration for Bastrop County

As of 9:00 am, May 24, 2015, Bastrop County Judge Paul Pape has signed a Declaration of Disaster for Bastrop County, and also sent a letter to Governor Greg Abbot requesting a Federal Declaration to authorize individual ...

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Emergency Alert Notification (Siren Procedures)

Our little town is fortunate to have a functioning outdoor siren system. For years it has been used in conjunction with our pager systems as a secondary alert to let firemen know that they are needed at the station. In recent year...

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Utility Scam

City Residents Beware of Utility Scam Several citizens and business owners have contacted the City of Smithville to report they have received calls stating their power will be cut-off unless a credit card payment is received.&...

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New Rates Effective October 1, 2014

Effective October 1st 2014 rates will increase for Water Services, Water Taps, Wastewater Services, Sewer Taps, Electric Rates,Garbage pickup and Warehouse-Garbage Rates. Resolution#2014-09-335

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Don't Forget Your Permit

Please remember that you need to pull a permit at City Hall for all new electrical, plumbing,  building work, repairs, renewals and additions. Prices vary for each permit and prices could triple if a permi...

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Smithville Drinking Water Lab Results 2014

 Results of water samples from city well taken after the pump was down.  Click here for the results labwork.

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Alerts

RECYLCE CENTER CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS

Veterans Day: The City of Smithville will close the Recycling Center on Friday, November 10, 2023, for the Veterans Day Holiday. Recycle Center will return...

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Residential Trash Service Canceled for Tuesday 10/24/2023

Due to staffing issues, Waste Management has canceled the residential trash service route for Tuesday 10/24/2023. Please leave your trash cans out as the r...

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Extended Burn Ban Order: 9/14-10/10/23

The extended Burn Ban Order approved in Commissioners Court on 9/11/2023. The extended Order will go into effect on, September 14, 2023, at 5:00 PM, and...

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