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
Candidate filing to open for Nov. city, school elections
The candidate filing period for November 3 city and school elections will open Saturday, July 18 and continue through Monday, August 17. In our area, there will be elections in Aquilla and Blum. Aquilla ISD will hold an election for the board seats currently held by Will Pinner and Kevin Clepper. Filing will be Monday … Continue reading Candidate filing to open for Nov. city, school elections
City Council to hold monthly meeting Thursday evening
The Whitney City Council will meet in a regular session at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 16. The council is expected to discuss a request for a tax abatement agreement from Whitney Family Medicine.Also on the agenda is follow-up discussion on a proposal to move city elections to November, instead of the current May schedule. A … Continue reading City Council to hold monthly meeting Thursday evening
Lake Whitney Farmers Market open for season
The Lake Whitney Farmers Market is operating on Saturdays through September from 8 a.m. to noon. The market is located along South Brazos Street in downtown Whitney. Shoppers can find produce, fresh jams and jellies, baked goods and other items. The market will be held each Saturday, weather permitting. For more information, follow Lake Whitney … Continue reading Lake Whitney Farmers Market open for season
Hill County CASA seeking school supply donations
Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Hill County is holding a school supply drive to help prepare students for a successful school year. Donations of Ticonderoga pencils and Crayola markers, colored pencils and crayons will be accepted. Donations can be dropped off at the CASA office, located at 66 West Elm Street in Hillsboro. CASA's mission … Continue reading Hill County CASA seeking school supply donations
Commissioners continue fire marshal discussion
The Hill County Commissioners Court continued discussing the establishment of a county fire marshal’s office during a special meeting Tuesday, June 30. With Hill County facing increased interest from large-scale industrial developers planning data centers, battery energy storage systems and power generation facilities, the court has been discussing establishing the office to ensure that developers … Continue reading Commissioners continue fire marshal discussion
County settles lawsuit over moratorium
The Hill County Commissioners Court approved a settlement agreement with RCM Hill in a special meeting Tuesday, June 30, after the developer sued the county over its data center moratorium. After convening in executive session, the court unanimously approved settling the lawsuit by paying the plaintiff’s legal fees of up to $100,000. The court also … Continue reading County settles lawsuit over moratorium
DPS identifies victims of SH 171 crash
The Texas Department of Public Safety has released the identities of the adults killed in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 171 Saturday, June 20, that claimed six lives. The crash occurred near Farm Road 3155 between Bynum and Malone when a northbound Nissan passenger vehicle attempted to pass another vehicle, crashing into an approaching … Continue reading DPS identifies victims of SH 171 crash
ESD 1 president explains resignation
The Hill County Commissioners Court observed and recorded the resignation of the president and treasurer of Hill County Emergency Services District (ESD) 1 during a meeting held Tuesday, June 23. Former ESD 1 President Greg Brown appeared in person to announce his resignation to the court, saying that increased public scrutiny and repeated complaints against … Continue reading ESD 1 president explains resignation
Smith Foundation announces opening of grant applications
The Board of Directors of the George G. and Alva Hudson Smith Foundation has announced the opening of the 2026 grant application process. Applications for grants to be awarded this year must be received on or before September 1. Grant awards will be announced in October. Applicants can access grant information and required supporting documents … Continue reading Smith Foundation announces opening of grant applications
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