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
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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
Meals On Wheels volunteer teaches children to give back
Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 18, 2021 Rebecca Church and her three daughters pictured above: Mattelyn, age 8, Micah, age 6, and McKenna, age 10 have been delivering with Meals On Wheels for more than five years. Founded in 1967, Meals on Wheels Waco is a nonprofit agency that works to nurture the bodies and spirits … Continue reading Meals On Wheels volunteer teaches children to give back
Registration open for fall at Hill College
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 18, 2021 Registration is open for the fall 2021 semester, and Hill College is ready to welcome students to campus. The college will operate at full capacity, which means students can benefit from a full college experience. Full-term classes begin Monday, August 23, and run for 16 weeks until December 9. … Continue reading Registration open for fall at Hill College
Church hosts 12-step recovery program weekly
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 18, 2021 Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered 12-step recovery program that meets every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Central Baptist Church in Hillsboro. Organizers say that the program is for anyone with "hurts that haunt our hearts, hang ups that cause us pain and habits that mess up our … Continue reading Church hosts 12-step recovery program weekly
“Battle of the Bench” activities set for this Saturday downtown
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 11, 2021 Anne Chastain, who now operates Juniper Cove Winery at the location of the original Battle of the Benches, has refurbished the bench at the corner of Brazos Street and Washington Avenue in downtown Whitney. Residents of Whitney are invited to attend the "Battle of the Bench" event set for … Continue reading “Battle of the Bench” activities set for this Saturday downtown
Director returns to film scenes of latest movie in his hometown
Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 11, 2021 The cast and crew of "Bury A Lover" filmed scenes in Laguna Park Thursday, July 15. Pictured are (l to r): front - Michael W. Green, Christopher Durbin, Jonathan JJ Perez, Shaun Peter Cunningham; back - Joey Kloepfer, Mike Zaragosa, Kenneth Wayne Gunter, Robb Hudspeth, J William Boothman II, … Continue reading Director returns to film scenes of latest movie in his hometown
COVID-19 cases rising, local vaccination rates up slightly
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 11, 2021 The number of reported COVID-19 cases continues to climb in Hill County and the state as the delta variant fuels a spike in new cases. While there was little change in the area's vaccination rates over the summer, the latest wave of cases seems to be leading to a … Continue reading COVID-19 cases rising, local vaccination rates up slightly
New TEA guidance released for upcoming school year
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 11, 2021 The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released new guidance for schools Thursday, August 5, as the state's schoolchildren prepare to return to classes amid an increase in COVID-19 cases. Schools will not have to notify parents about COVID-19 cases on campus this year, but they will have to report cases … Continue reading New TEA guidance released for upcoming school year
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