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What is Bastrop County Emergency Services District #3?

When Smithville residents get their property tax bills for 2025, there will be a new taxing entity taking a part of the money: Bastrop County Emergency Services District #3. So what is ESD #3? Why was it created? What are we going to get for our tax dollars?

Leaf and Limb Pickup Changing to On-Demand in Smithville

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.

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.

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