Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 1, 2022 The Hill County Commissioners Court voted to support the creation of a foreign trade zone (FTZ) in Hillsboro and approved a plan to place school resource officers in two local school districts at a meeting held Tuesday, August 23. Hillsboro Community and Economic Development Director Art Mann and consultant … Continue reading Hill County commissioners support Foreign Trade Zone
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37th Annual Bosque Art Classic features locals
Editor: Shannon Cottongame Lloyd Voges and Ann Patton are among the area artists in the 37th Annual Bosque Art Classic at the Bosque Arts Center (BAC) in Clifton. A national exhibition with a reputation for garnering exceptional work from artists across the country, this year’s Classic promises no less. Cowbirds in the Cold Morning, an … Continue reading 37th Annual Bosque Art Classic features locals
WHS Class of 2023 excels on STAAR test
September 1, 2022 The Whitney High School Class of 2023 made “history” this past spring with its excellent U.S. history scores. At the start of the year, these juniors set a STAAR goal and decided to conquer it. With the state average meeting the “approaches” level coming in at 89%, this group of students far … Continue reading WHS Class of 2023 excels on STAAR test
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Council proposes tax rate, sets September 8 public hearing
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 25, 2022 The Whitney City Council proposed the city's tax rate for the coming fiscal year, approved the final plat for the new Allsup's convenience store and made decisions about how to spend American Rescue Plan funds during a regular meeting held Thursday, August 18. The council proposed leaving the tax … Continue reading Council proposes tax rate, sets September 8 public hearing
ISDs receive 2022 TEA accountability ratings
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 25, 2022 The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released 2022 A–F accountability ratings for districts and campuses last week, the first to be issued since 2019 due to two years of COVID-related pauses. Whitney Independent School District (ISD) received a C rating overall, with each campus receiving a C except the high … Continue reading ISDs receive 2022 TEA accountability ratings
Public hearing planned on proposed Hill County tax rate
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 25, 2022 The Hill County Commissioners Court recently held a series of meetings leading up to the annual process of adopting a budget, and a tax rate was proposed Tuesday morning, August 16. The proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1 was prepared by County Judge Justin Lewis and … Continue reading Public hearing planned on proposed Hill County tax rate
Whitney fire chief set to retire after 46+ years of service
Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 25, 2022 Whitney Fire Chief Wayland Price Wayland Price was introduced to the world of firefighting when he was just a toddler. His father was a volunteer firefighter for 15 years, so at two years old, Price began growing up around the camaraderie, the late nights and the risks of the … Continue reading Whitney fire chief set to retire after 46+ years of service
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Council to pursue water pilot program, fire chief to retire
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 18, 2022 The Whitney City Council met in a special session Thursday evening, August 11, to consider a water system upgrade and approve a contract with an electricity provider for city facilities. The council also convened in closed session to hear from Fire Chief Wayland Price before resuming open session and … Continue reading Council to pursue water pilot program, fire chief to retire
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