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?
Latest Video
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!
What Happened at the August Smithville City Council Meeting?
From tax rates and potential utility bill tweaks to spicy budget debates and new developments, we've got your August Smithville City Council recap video.
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.
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