Smithville’s Big Budget Debate: Taxes Up, Debt Rising—What’s Next?
Smithville’s abuzz over a 15% tax hike and millions in new debt. Will a new economic development plan revitalize Main Street and boost revenue? Or is the city stuck in a debt cycle?
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Leaf and Limb Pickup Changing to On-Demand in Smithville
August 22, 2025 Smithville Minute
Good Morning Smithville! It’s 7:07 on Friday August 22, and here’s your Smithville Minute. You can catch the Smithville Minute on Spotify every school morning at 7:07a.m. to get your daily Smithville weather, news, and sports.
Smithville City Council Sets Tax Rate for 2025
Join Kristen Meriwether, your friendly neighborhood publisher, as we dive into the heated Smithville City Council meeting that’s got everyone talking!
August 21, 2025 Smithville Minute
Good Morning Smithville! It’s 7:07 on Thursday August 21, and here’s your Smithville Minute. You can catch the Smithville Minute on Spotify every school morning at 7:07a.m. to get your daily Smithville weather, news, and sports.
Congressman Cloud Tours Smithville Municipal Airport
U.S. Rep. Michael Cloud toured the Smithville-Crawford Municipal Airport on Friday, Aug. 15, as part of a broader visit to industries in his 27th congressional district, highlighting the facility's growth and potential federal funding for upgrades like runway extensions.
August 20, 2025 Smithville Minute
Good Morning Smithville! It’s 7:07 on Wednesday August 20, and here’s your Smithville Minute. You can catch the Smithville Minute on Spotify every school morning at 7:07a.m. to get your daily Smithville weather, news, and sports.
August 19, 2025 Smithville Minute
Good Morning Smithville! It’s 7:07 on Tuesday August 19, and here’s your Smithville Minute. You can catch the Smithville Minute on Spotify every school morning at 7:07a.m. to get your daily Smithville weather, news, and sports.
August 18, 2025 Smithville Minute
Good Morning Smithville! It’s 7:07 on Monday August 18, and here’s your Smithville Minute. You can catch the Smithville Minute on Spotify every school morning at 7:07a.m. to get your daily Smithville weather, news, and sports.
Issue #24: We're on Spotify!; What is ESD #3?; Little League Upgrades
Every Friday afternoon we publish our weekly newsletter with all the week's Smithville news, and a look ahead to next week. See what we discuss in Issue #24.
Smithville Little League Oversees Major Upgrades to City Baseball Complex
After a devastating fire gutted the old concession stand last year, Smithville Little League is overseeing major upgrades at the city’s baseball and softball complex thanks to a collaborative effort involving taxpayer dollars, generous donations and countless volunteer hours.
August 15, 2025 Smithville Minute
Good Morning Smithville! It’s 7:07 on Friday August 15, and here’s your Smithville Minute. You can catch the Smithville Minute on Spotify every school morning at 7:07a.m. to get your daily Smithville weather, news, and sports.
What is Bastrop County Emergency Services District #3?
August 14, 2025 Smithville Minute
Good Morning Smithville!
It’s 7:07 on Thursday August 14, and here’s your Smithville Minute.
You can catch the Smithville Minute on Spotify every school morning at 7:07a.m. to get your daily Smithville weather, news, and sports.