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
Remember voter ID when casting ballot
Voters heading to the polls to make their general election selections are reminded that under Texas law, those who possess one of the seven acceptable forms of photo identification must present that ID at the polls when voting in person. They include:• Texas Driver License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)• Texas … Continue reading Remember voter ID when casting ballot
Hill Co. grand jury returns indictments
A Hill County grand jury that convened Friday, October 2, returned the following indictments:Matthew Patrick Adair, 43, of Benbrook, possession of fentanyl under one gram; possession of methamphetamine under one gramDesmond Edward Adams, 46, of Whitney, possession of cocaine between one and four grams; possession of THC under one gramTy Dylan Bankhead, 33, of Mount … Continue reading Hill Co. grand jury returns indictments
Bosque County grand jury returns Oct. indictments
A Bosque County grand jury that convened Thursday, October 1, returned the following indictments:Steven Timothy Peterson, 36, of Garland, aggravated assault causing bodily injury, second-degree felonySantana Villalovos, 26, of Morgan, stalking, third-degree felonyRance Dalton Grubbs, 33, of Clifton, possession of a controlled substance under one gram, state jail felonyCharles Lee Kelley, 65, of Valley Mills, … Continue reading Bosque County grand jury returns Oct. indictments
Garden Club plant sale and raffle
Lake Whitney Garden Club will hold a public plant sale and raffle Saturday, October 17 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Whitney Church of Christ parking lot. The raffle prize is a collapsible utility wagon with included gardening resources, valued at over $300. Tickets purchased during Pioneer Days are included in the raffle. … Continue reading Garden Club plant sale and raffle
