Whitney High School will present the 2026 homecoming queen and king during halftime of the Wildcats' homecoming football game against Groesbeck Friday, October 30. Queen nominees are (l to r): Xochitl Contreras, Zoe Holton, Kynlie Thompson and Alania Calderon. King nominees are (l to r): Colt Poore, K.J. O'Hearn, Leo Montes and Ja'Caiden Overstreet.
City developing donation policy after OAG opinion
The Whitney City Council directed city staff to begin developing a donation policy after discussing an attorney general's opinion on the city's ability to accept donations during its meeting Thursday, October 22.The city had been awaiting an opinion from the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) about whether a Type A general law city may … Continue reading City developing donation policy after OAG opinion
Homecoming activities scheduled for Wildcats
The Whitney Wildcats' homecoming football game against the Groesbeck Goats will be Friday, October 30.The week leading up to the game will include a community pep rally, Wildcat decor contest and other activities.The Whitney Wildcat Community Pep Rally and celebration will be at Wildcat Stadium Wednesday, October 28, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The … Continue reading Homecoming activities scheduled for Wildcats
Early voting continues this week, Election Day Tuesday
Voters have the rest of the week to cast an early ballot in the Tuesday, November 3 midterm General Election, and they will have their final voting opportunity on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3.Hill County voters have three early voting locations to choose from in Hillsboro, Whitney or Hubbard. On Election Day, voters must report … Continue reading Early voting continues this week, Election Day Tuesday
Proposed HILCO water system sale draws opposition
A proposed sale of HILCO H2O water systems to CSWR-Texas Utility Operating Co. LLC is drawing opposition from local residents concerned about potential water rate increases and the future of service in portions of Hill and Bosque counties.The sale is pending before the Public Utility Commission of Texas under Docket No. 59426. A legal notice … Continue reading Proposed HILCO water system sale draws opposition
Early voting now underway ahead of November election
Early voting is underway at polling places in Hill and Bosque counties as Texans begin casting ballots in the midterm General Election. Early voting opened Monday and will continue through Friday, October 30, ahead of Election Day Tuesday, November 3.Hill County voters have three early voting locations to choose from in Hillsboro, Whitney or Hubbard. … Continue reading Early voting now underway ahead of November election
County, city sales tax allocations up sharply
Hill County's monthly sales tax allocation from the comptroller was up over 258% compared to last September when the monthly list of disbursements was released last week, and the City of Whitney's allocation was up almost 45%.The data shows that Hill County received a payment of $1,409,351 from the comptroller in September, an increase from … Continue reading County, city sales tax allocations up sharply
County tax abatement terminated after solar company cancels plans
The Hill County Commissioners Court voted to terminate the county's tax abatement agreement with Gransolar Texas Ten for a planned solar project Tuesday, October 13.According to information presented in court, the company is no longer moving forward with its planned development southeast of Hubbard.In July, Gransolar approached the county with requests to extend the deadlines … Continue reading County tax abatement terminated after solar company cancels plans
Whitney ISD Board meets in Oct. session
The Whitney Independent School District (WISD) Board of Trustees met in a regular session Monday, October 12.Campus leadership presented students and staff members of the month recognized for their significant contributions to WISD campuses.Students of the month were: elementary school - McKenlee Byrd; intermediate school - Sawyer Reid; middle school - Joselyn Figueroa Martinez; high … Continue reading Whitney ISD Board meets in Oct. session
General Election early voting begins Oct. 19
Hill and Bosque County residents will join voters across Texas at the polls beginning Monday, October 19, when early voting opens for the November 3 general election. Voters will decide races ranging from U.S. Senate and U.S. House to governor and other state offices, along with several decisions closer to home.Most county-level races were decided … Continue reading General Election early voting begins Oct. 19
