Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 18, 2021 The Whitney High School varsity football team traveled to Hillsboro for the first scrimmage of the 2021 season last week. The Cats will host Clifton at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, August 19, for the final tuneup game before the regular season. Whitney will begin the regular season at home against … Continue reading Wildcats prepare for 2021 season
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WISD board makes decisions ahead of 2021-22 school year
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 18, 2021 The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees met in a regular session Monday, August 9, and considered a number of agenda items ahead of the new school year. Superintendent John McCullough reviewed the school's plan to address COVID-19 this year based on updated Texas Education Agency (TEA) guidance, … Continue reading WISD board makes decisions ahead of 2021-22 school year
Commissioners hold hearings, propose tax rate and budget
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 18, 2021 The Hill County Commissioners Court held a series of meetings last week leading up to the annual process of adopting a budget and tax rate. Elected officials and department heads visited with commissioners throughout the hearings to present requests, most of which involved only minor adjustments to their individual … Continue reading Commissioners hold hearings, propose tax rate and budget
Descendants return to the bench
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 18, 2021 Descendants of the elderly Whitney residents who fought the city (and their wives) for the right to "sit, spit and whittle" on the bench at the corner of Brazos Street and Washington Avenue gathered Saturday, August 14, to rededicate the bench. Organizer Anne Chastain, who now operates a winery … Continue reading Descendants return to the bench
State denies Hill County’s request for free testing site
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 18, 2021 Hill County's request for the return of a free COVID-19 testing center has been denied by the state amid the latest increase in cases. Hill County Judge Justin Lewis said that the county was told it would be responsible for paying for the site, and that cost was approximately … Continue reading State denies Hill County’s request for free testing site
Public invited to historical program Thursday
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 18, 2021 Senior District Judge Robert Stem will present a program on the Miers Expedition at the historic Cumberland Presbyterian Church on the campus of the Hill County Cell Block Museum Thursday, August 19, at 6 p.m. The program will be jointly hosted by the Hill County Historical Commission, the Hill … Continue reading Public invited to historical program Thursday
Hill Regional announces restrictions on visitation
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 18, 2021 Hill Regional Hospital announced Friday, August 13, that it is restricting visitation at the hospital due to the current high COVID-19 infection rates in the county. Effective immediately, Hill Regional Hospital will no longer allow visitors in the Emergency Department, Surgery or the Medical/Surgical Department without prior approval from … Continue reading Hill Regional announces restrictions on visitation
Commissioners approve reinvestment zone as discussions with solar developer continue
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 18, 2021 The Hill County Commissioners Court continued discussions about a possible tax abatement for a solar project in the county during a meeting held last week. The court approved the creation of a reinvestment zone for 5,607 acres of land near Itasca and Milford, which is a necessary step that … Continue reading Commissioners approve reinvestment zone as discussions with solar developer continue
Your local library: More than a place to check out books
Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 18, 2021 Denise Carter, who has been the director of Lake Whitney Public Library for 15 years and a librarian for 44 years, has a passion for helping people and sharing her love for books with others. She said The Wonkey Donkey is one of her favorite books because, “It’s one … Continue reading Your local library: More than a place to check out books
Local sales tax allocations up over last August
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 18, 2021 Local sales tax allocations remained strong when Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar released monthly sales tax data last week. Whitney's August allocation came to $80,194.44, up nine percent from last August. From January through August 2021, the city's allocations are up over 10 percent for a total of $511,934.32. Hillsboro's … Continue reading Local sales tax allocations up over last August
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