Hill County elected officials and department heads presented funding requests for their departments when the Hill County Commissioners Court held budget workshops Tuesday, July 21, and Wednesday, July 22. The county judge and commissioners review individual departmental budgets and requests annually prior to voting on the overall county budget and setting the tax rate for … Continue reading Officials present county budget requests
ESD 1 board reorganizes after recent resignations
The Hill County Emergency Services District (ESD) 1 Board of Commissioners met in regular session Thursday, July 16, and reorganized the board after the recent resignation of three commissioners last month.Bill Heffner was nominated as the new president of the board. Newly appointed commissioner Justin Schulz was nominated to fill the treasurer position and former … Continue reading ESD 1 board reorganizes after recent resignations
Train collision claims life, injures one
A Union Pacific train struck a delivery van crossing the tracks near Itasca last week, claiming one life and leaving the driver in critical condition. See accompanying story for more information. Multiple agencies responded to the scene of a crash involving a train and commercial delivery van that claimed a life in the Itasca area … Continue reading Train collision claims life, injures one
Whitney seeks feedback on city budget
The City of Whitney is requesting public feedback on budget priorities through 5 p.m. Friday, July 31.Email your feedback to info@cityofwhitneytx.gov or drop off a handwritten response at City Hall during business hours. The city is asking residents to provide feedback on what city services or projects should be prioritized and what city services or … Continue reading Whitney seeks feedback on city budget
ESD 2 board approves Aquilla land purchase for new station
The Hill County Emergency Services District (ESD) 2 Board of Commissioners approved its latest land purchase in regular session Thursday, July 16. The board voted to buy approximately 9.8 acres in the Aquilla area at a price of $229,000 for the construction of a future ambulance station. CareFlite representatives also gave their monthly report. There … Continue reading ESD 2 board approves Aquilla land purchase for new station
Precinct 3 constable resigns, court appoints replacement
Precinct 3 Constable Larry Armstrong announced his upcoming resignation and recommended his replacement during a Tuesday, July 14 meeting of the Hill County Commissioners Court. Constable Armstrong announced his resignation effective July 31, citing health concerns and a desire to spend more time with his family after more than five decades in law enforcement. In … Continue reading Precinct 3 constable resigns, court appoints replacement
Council reviews tax abatement request
The Whitney City Council heard a request from Whitney Family Medicine for a tax abatement during a regular meeting Thursday, July 16, and directed city staff to continue working with the practice on the proposal. In a letter to the council, Whitney Family Medicine owner Dr. Randall Henderson said the practice, established in 2014, is … Continue reading Council reviews tax abatement request
Students to receive free meals at WISD
Whitney Independent School District announced last week that all students, regardless of family income, will receive free breakfast and lunch in the coming school year. The district is now participating in the United States Department of Agriculture's Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), a non-pricing meal service option for schools and school districts in low-income areas.CEP allows … Continue reading Students to receive free meals at WISD
Student registration open as new school year nears
Registration for new and returning Whitney Independent School District students for the 2026-27 school year is now underway. All returning kindergarten through 12th grade students can be registered online through Skyward starting Thursday, July 23. Parents will receive email correspondence with a registration link. Online registration will require valid parent or guardian identification and proof … Continue reading Student registration open as new school year nears
City of Whitney sales tax allocations up 20% in July
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced last week that he will send out $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for July, 5.6 percent more than in July 2025. Locally, Whitney has seen a large jump in its rebates this year. The City of Whitney's July sales tax allocation was $100,468, up almost 20 percent … Continue reading City of Whitney sales tax allocations up 20% in July
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