Why I Started Smithville Texas News
One of the questions I’ve been asked regularly is why I started Smithville Texas News. It's not who you think.
Kristen Meriwether
Crayola Brings Local Student’s Art to Life in Downtown Smithville
Main Street was transformed into a colorful canvas on July 10 for a Crayola commercial featuring an elementary school student from Bastrop, and the Smithville High School Band and Color Guard.
Pedestrian Bridge Connecting Smithville to Riverbend Park Funded
Funding for a pedestrian bridge connecting Riverbend Park and the city's center was provided in this year's state budget.
Behind the Scenes of Smithville’s Fourth of July Fireworks Show
As the sun sets on July 4 each year, anticipation for the fireworks show builds. Families grab blankets or lawn chairs and claim a spot to watch the colorful display light up the sky.
For the crew setting up and firing the fireworks, it’s a different experience.
Who Places The Flags Around Smithville For The Fourth Of July?
Every year, a few days before July 4, American flags are delivered to their spot by the mailbox. Who are Smithville's "flag fairies."
Starting A Business, Take Two
The city is really missing its information center, that connector of information to people, a place everyone goes to know what’s going on.
That is what we believe Smithville Texas News can be for this community.
June City Council Video Recap
By Kristen Meriwether, Publisher
As part of our restructure, we are leaning into more video and audio content. So instead of publishing a written summary of the council meeting like we've done in the past, we will create video summaries going forward.
Below is our first attempt at