Residents of Smithville are disgusted, skeptical and hesitant to speak outSMITHVILLE – Former Mayor of Smithville Scott Saunders was sentenced on July 19 after pleading guilty to his 2021 crimes, receiving only 5 years of deferred adjudication.After pleading guilty this past May to two counts of sexual assault of a child, one of which was dismissed, and an indecency with a child charge, Saunders is now registered as a sex offender and will have to go through five years of modified probation. He will have his internet access monitored and will not be allowed at parks or schools without his ...