Hot off the Grill: Local team heats up contest From left to right: Coach and County Agent Johnny Barnes, Clayton Crook, Creston Bain, Hailey Bogle, and Lily Martin. Grill team cooks their way to state awards. Latest Smithville Police and Sheriff Make Major Drug Arrests Smithville Fire Honors Their Own County Mayor Wants Tax Freeze Hale Introduces “Ed’s Law”