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Gone But Not Forgotten: The Smithville Businesses That Shaped Who We Are

From the smell of fresh pie at Dotty's Diner to the creak of the floorboards at Henderson's Hardware, some places leave a mark long after their doors close. We talked to longtime Smithville residents about the beloved spots they still miss — and what those businesses meant to this town.

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Your Neighbors Are Doing What? Five Smithville Residents and the Incredible Hobbies They're Hiding

The guy who fixes your car? He builds hand-carved furniture that belongs in a museum. The woman who checks you out at the grocery store? She's a competitive baker with a trophy shelf that would make your jaw drop. Smithville is full of surprising people — and we went looking for them.

Jul 25, 2026