Early voting ends this week ahead of primary election day Tuesday, March 3. While Hill County voters will join the rest of the state in selecting party candidates to move on to November's general election, several local races will be decided next week as only Republicans are seeking Hill County offices. In the race for … Continue reading Early voting continues ahead of Tuesday’s primary elections
Council approves contract with city administrator
The Whitney City Council approved an employment agreement with Billy Pribble and appointed members to the newly created Lake Whitney Public Library Advisory Board during a regular session held Thursday, February 19. The council convened in closed session to discuss the city administrator position and voted when open session resumed to approve a three-year employment … Continue reading Council approves contract with city administrator
Whitney ISD announces make-up days
Whitney ISD has announced three Mondays that students will need to report to school to make up missed instructional time. School will be in session Mondays April 13, April 27 and May 11. Districts are required to meet state-required instructional minutes each year, and Whitney has had missed days or late starts for an HVAC … Continue reading Whitney ISD announces make-up days
Forest Service presents grants to Hill County VFDs
The Texas A&M Forest Service approved $14 million in funding for grants to Texas volunteer fire departments Friday, February 13, with several Hill County departments receiving funds. Among the 708 grant recipients, the following Hill County departments were awarded: Aquilla VFD, $25,000; Bynum VFD, $25,000; City of Blum Fire and Rescue, $25,000; Covington VFD, $10,000; … Continue reading Forest Service presents grants to Hill County VFDs
America250 kickoff set at Whitney City Park March 2
The community is invited to celebrate Texas Independence Day Monday, March 2, from 5-7 p.m. at Whitney City Park, launching local participation in the TexasAmerica250 commemorations. Lion Debbie Gregory highlighted the significance of this year’s historical milestones. “This year has several key historical anniversaries: the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, … Continue reading America250 kickoff set at Whitney City Park March 2
May city, school ballots set
The filing period for Whitney's city and school election ended at 5 p.m. Friday, February 13, and enough candidates filed that an election will be needed Saturday, May 2. There are three positions available on the Whitney City Council, with the seats held by Valery Peacock, Cheryl Taylor-West and Vicki Wilson expiring in May. Eight … Continue reading May city, school ballots set
HCSO issues warning after cat tests positive for rabies
The Hill County Sheriff's Office notified the public of a confirmed rabies case in the Covington area last week.According to Hill County Sheriff Hunter Barnes, his office received a report Thursday, February 5 regarding an individual being bitten by a stray cat on private property in the 1600 block of Farm Road 67. The sheriff … Continue reading HCSO issues warning after cat tests positive for rabies
Comptroller releases Feb. sales tax to cities, counties
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced last week that he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.5 billion in local sales tax allocations for February, 2.5% more than in February 2025. The City of Whitney's February payment was $106,472, down about 14% from the same time last year. For the first … Continue reading Comptroller releases Feb. sales tax to cities, counties
Commissioners approve Hubbard data center reinvestment zone
The Hill County Commissioners Court held a public hearing before approving a reinvestment zone for a Hubbard area data center project Tuesday, February 10. Creation of a reinvestment zone is an initial step that must be taken by the county before it can consider a tax abatement agreement with a company. The Nexus Data Center … Continue reading Commissioners approve Hubbard data center reinvestment zone
City Council to meet Thursday
The Whitney City Council will meet in a regular session Thursday, February 19 at 6 p.m. The council is expected to review library board applications and make appointments. There will be discussion about the America 250/Texas250 event in the City of Whitney. The council will discuss an ordinance amendment to establish a water leak adjustment … Continue reading City Council to meet Thursday
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