Smithville

UTPD investigating possible arson incident in Smithville

The incident happened at the university's Stengl "Lost Pines" Biological Station in Smithville.

6 days ago

List of Central Texas school districts' first day of school

Back to school is just around the corner, and Del Valle is the first district in the area to kick off classes, on Tuesday, August 9.

July 25

List of Texas school closings: Here are the school districts, universities closing Feb. 3-4

Local school districts, colleges and universities are closing Thursday, Feb. 3 due to winter weather coming to Texas. You can see if your student's school district in this article.

February 3

Former Smithville police chief arrested in illegal gambling bust

Along with 54-year-old Maugere, 36-year-old Chasity Robinson, and 35-year-old Michael Burgess, we’re arrested in connection to the operation.

October 19, 2021

Texas teen flips truck while fleeing police

In an attempt to stop the vehicle, officers engaged spike strips which the driver tried to avoid and by doing so rolled the vehicle over into the grass median at the Smithville Municipal Airport. 

August 13, 2020

Texas DPS teams practice for COVID-19 hurricane rescues in Smithville

The teams are also having to learn something new: how to rescue people during a viral outbreak.

June 17, 2020

Elgin, Smithville to hold mobile drive-through COVID-19 testing Tuesday

Anyone seeking a test must be registered and have an appointment.

May 4, 2020

Parts of Smithville soaked after Friday storm

Parts of Smithville are drying out after several inches of soaking rain fell Friday morning.

April 24, 2015

Hit-and-run victim told to wait months for new wheelchair

21-year-old Erik Cuellar of Smithville was driving his wheelchair to work when a driver struck him and fled the scene.

March 8, 2015