Pro anglers will be on Lake Whitney Thursday and Friday competing for top honors and a $600,000 purse. Major League Fishing will bring its 2026 Bass Pro Tour, the sport’s premier professional bass fishing circuit, to Lake Whitney Thursday and Friday. Featuring a roster of 51 pros, the 2026 season spotlights some of the country’s … Continue reading Bass Pro Tour to visit Lake Whitney
Sheriff Hunter Barnes Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced last week that Hill County Sheriff Hunter Barnes will be a panel member on the newly formed Law Enforcement Advisory Panel. The panel will strengthen collaboration between the comptroller’s office and law enforcement leaders across Texas. The group will advise the agency on implementation of key … Continue reading Sheriff Barnes appointed to advisory panel
The Texas Department of Transportation will host an in-person public meeting, with a virtual option, for TxDOT’s State Highway 22 at Laguna Park roundabout project Thursday, March 5. The meeting, set for 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., will be held at West Shore Civic Association Community Center, located at 560 Farm Road 3118 in Laguna … Continue reading TxDOT to hold meeting on roundabout
The Hill County Commissioners Court met in regular session Tuesday, February 24 and heard from concerned residents as tax abatement negotiations continue with the Nexus data center project near Hubbard.Commissioners approved a reinvestment zone for the data center at a February 10 meeting, laying the groundwork for a possible future tax abatement agreement. Linda Polley … Continue reading Citizens voice concerns about Nexus data center negotiations
The City of Whitney has announced several staffing updates after openings were recently announced for the city administrator, police chief and assistant city secretary positions. While the City Council previously accepted Billy Pribble's resignation and reviewed applications for the administrator's position, the council accepted a new three-year contract with him at its February meeting. In … Continue reading City provides update on staff changes
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
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 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
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
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
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