For over a decade, Smithville has been without a newspaper. That’s over 10 years of no one covering city council and school board meetings, no one tracking the budget, no one celebrating our Tiger and Lady Tigers’ wins.

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That’s why we started Smithville Texas News—to be a watchdog, a connector, and a storyteller for our community.

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But a free press isn’t a luxury. It’s a safeguard. It’s the first line of defense against corruption and the first thread that ties a community together.

And this kind of journalism doesn’t fund itself.

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We invite you to become a Founding Member of Smithville Texas News. Founding Members don’t just support journalism, they shape its future.

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Membership tiers start at $50/month and include special perks like off-the-record briefings, video shout-outs, and VIP news alerts.

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These are not basic monthly subscriptions (those are coming soon), but an opportunity to be part of something bigger. To help restore the accountability, transparency, and connection Smithville enjoyed for over 100 years.

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This is our chance to rebuild something Smithville should never have lost.

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Join today as a Founding Member and help ensure Smithville never goes another day without a free press again.