The Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce held its 71st annual awards banquet Saturday, April 18, recognizing individuals and organizations for their contributions to the community. Eliya HughesYoung Person of the Year Eliya Hughes was recognized as Young Person of the Year for her leadership, character and commitment to her school and community. Described as kind, … Continue reading Chamber presents annual awards
Early voting continues for city, school
Early voting in May city and school elections will continue through Tuesday, April 28. Locally, voting is being conducted at the Whitney ISD Administration Building Board Room, located at 305 South San Jacinto in Whitney. The early voting site will be open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours of 7 a.m. … Continue reading Early voting continues for city, school
Council grants variance for new business
The Whitney City Council approved a variance for a new business in downtown Whitney and discussed issues with inaccessible water meters during a meeting held Thursday, April 16. Dalton Carter and his father and business partner, Phillip Carter, asked the council for a variance allowing them to sell alcohol at a restaurant and entertainment establishment … Continue reading Council grants variance for new business
Early voting to begin in city, school elections
Early voting in May city and school elections will get underway Monday, April 20. Locally, voting will be at the Whitney ISD Administration Building Board Room, located at 305 South San Jacinto in Whitney. Early voting will be conducted weekdays April 20-28, with the exception of April 21, which is a state holiday. The early … Continue reading Early voting to begin in city, school elections
Data center summit Thursday in Hillsboro
Go Hillsboro, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Hillsboro and surrounding areas, will host this year's Hill County Summit at noon Thursday, April 16. This year, the forum will be focused on the topic of data centers. Note that questions were accepted from the public through April 10, and there will not be a live … Continue reading Data center summit Thursday in Hillsboro
Nexus pulls out of county tax abatement negotiations
The company behind a data center project in Hubbard has withdrawn its county tax abatement request, County Judge Shane Brassell announced Tuesday, April 7, after the Hill County Commissioners Court heard concerns from residents and met in executive session. Site prep has been underway since November on the Nexus property, which encompasses over 2,000 acres … Continue reading Nexus pulls out of county tax abatement negotiations
City sales tax allocation up 52% in latest report
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced last week that he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for April, 10.5 percent more than in April 2025. Locally, the City of Whitney's April payment came to $110,679, up 52.08 percent compared to last April. Year to … Continue reading City sales tax allocation up 52% in latest report
Fort Graham Baptist sanctuary destroyed by fire
A fast-spreading fire claimed the Fort Graham Baptist Church sanctuary Tuesday, March 31, after a vehicle fire spread to the building. The sanctuary was dedicated in 1992 after a fundraising campaign. Members of Fort Graham Baptist Church marked Easter in a way they never expected, gathering in faith just days after a catastrophic fire destroyed … Continue reading Fort Graham Baptist sanctuary destroyed by fire
Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle on FM 2604
A Hillsboro man was arrested on charges of intoxication manslaughter after a pedestrian was struck and killed near Whitney Tuesday, March 31. Department of Public Safety troopers and local first responders were dispatched to the scene on Farm Road 2604 near Farm Road 933 just after 11 a.m. According to Texas Department of Public Safety … Continue reading Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle on FM 2604
Brazos River Authority implements Stage 1 Drought Status at 11 lakes
The Brazos River Authority has announced that a Stage 1 Drought Watch has been implemented for nine of the 11 reservoirs within the BRA water supply system, including lakes Aquilla and Whitney. Other reservoirs affected by the Stage 1 Drought Watch are lakes Possum Kingdom, Proctor, Belton, Limestone, Somerville, Stillhouse Hollow and Georgetown. The current … Continue reading Brazos River Authority implements Stage 1 Drought Status at 11 lakes
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