With the April 15 tax deadline approaching, the IRS reminds taxpayers there is still time to file their federal income tax return electronically and request direct deposit. Filing electronically reduces tax return errors as tax software does the calculations, flags common errors and prompts taxpayers for missing information. Most people qualify for electronic filing at … Continue reading April 15 is deadline to file income taxes
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City of Whitney to begin animal control program
The Whitney City Council discussed the first steps of implementing an animal control program during a meeting held Thursday, March 28. A public education campaign will soon begin after the council approved a plan to require pet owners to register dogs and cats with the city. City Operations Director Billy Pribble reported that Fire Chief … Continue reading City of Whitney to begin animal control program
Residents reminded to prepare for eclipse
Area residents should be preparing for visitors to arrive over the next few days to view the Monday, April 8, total solar eclipse. While the City of Whitney is not planning any events and is focusing its efforts on preparing resources, Lake Whitney campgrounds are fully booked, and private landowners in the area are hosting … Continue reading Residents reminded to prepare for eclipse
Court discusses eclipse, accepts annual bids
The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a regular session Tuesday, March 26, and opted not to implement a burn ban, which had been considered due to the number of expected campers in the area for the solar eclipse. At the court's last meeting, Hill County Emergency Management Coordinator Tom Hemrick said that conditions would … Continue reading Court discusses eclipse, accepts annual bids
Voter registration deadline nears for May elections
Those who are not registered to vote and plan to cast ballots in local city and school elections on Saturday, May 4, must register soon to be eligible. Texas law requires eligible voters to register by the 30th day before an election. The voter registration deadline for May elections is Thursday, April 4. Both the … Continue reading Voter registration deadline nears for May elections
Billboards seek tips about local teen’s murder
Ten digital billboards have been launched in the Houston area asking the public for tips in the effort to apprehend the murderer of Whitney teen Louise Wilson. Wilson, 17, was shot and killed in a road rage incident on I-45 in Houston on Sunday, December 10, while traveling to Galveston. Houston Crime Stoppers is offering … Continue reading Billboards seek tips about local teen’s murder
Unemployment rates down from 2023, up from January
February unemployment rates in our area were lower than one year ago but higher than the previous month, according to data released by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) last week. Hill County's February unemployment rate was reported at 4.3%, with 786 unemployed individuals out of a total civilian labor force of 18,130. That is down … Continue reading Unemployment rates down from 2023, up from January
City Council to meet this Thursday
The Whitney City Council will meet in regular session Thursday evening, March 28, at 6 p.m. The meeting was rescheduled from the regular meeting date last Thursday. The council will discuss updates to the city's animal control code and beginning the first phase of an animal control initiative in the city. The council will consider … Continue reading City Council to meet this Thursday
LW Chamber golf tournament now registering
Registration is now underway for the Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce Spring Scramble golf tournament to be held Saturday, April 20, at Hillsboro Country Club. Entry fee is $300 per team of four or $75 per person. Tee off will be at 8:30 a.m., and prizes will be awarded for first, fifth and last places, … Continue reading LW Chamber golf tournament now registering
Commissioners Court meets in regular session
The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a brief regular session Tuesday, March 12. A financing agreement was approved with Government Capital Corporation for the purchase of a track loader in Precinct 4 in the amount of $144,760. Commissioners also approved a final plat for the Skyline Estates Subdivision involving 17 lots in Precinct 4 … Continue reading Commissioners Court meets in regular session
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