Major League Fishing recently announced the 2026 Bass Pro Tour schedule, which will bring the sport’s premier professional bass fishing circuit to Lake Whitney. Featuring a roster of 51 pros, the 2026 season will spotlight some of the country’s most diverse fisheries and record-setting payouts as the field competes for Fishing Clash Angler of the … Continue reading Lake Whitney on 2026 Bass Pro Tour schedule
Suspicious package leads to evacuation of courthouse
The McLennan County Bomb Squad responded to the Hill County Courthouse last week after an individual in an unmarked vehicle left a package on the east steps of the building. The contents were found to be harmless, and authorities said that the delivery was intended for another address. A package delivered to the wrong address … Continue reading Suspicious package leads to evacuation of courthouse
City council to meet in July session Thursday
The Whitney City Council will meet in its monthly session Thursday, July 24, at 6 p.m. This month's meeting was moved from its usual date on the third Thursday of the month.The council will hear a presentation from Greg Brown of E-Volve Energy on long-term energy rates for the city. A citizen's agenda item request … Continue reading City council to meet in July session Thursday
Candidate filing period opens for cities, schools
The filing period for cities and schools holding elections in November officially opened Saturday, July 19, and will continue through Monday, August 18. Local entities that have announced November elections include Aquilla ISD and the City of Blum. Others in our area normally hold elections in May. Aquilla ISD will have the school board seats … Continue reading Candidate filing period opens for cities, schools
Hill, Bosque county volunteers join recovery effort after flood
Hill County Sheriff Hunter Barnes and County Judge Shane Brassell (pictured at left) gathered with the local task force before daybreak Tuesday, July 8, as they prepared to depart for Williamson County. Hill and Bosque county residents joined ongoing search efforts last week after the recent flooding that devastated the Texas Hill Country, leading to … Continue reading Hill, Bosque county volunteers join recovery effort after flood
Commissioners approve lawsuit over construction
The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a regular session Tuesday, July 8, and voted to pursue litigation over the construction of the Hill County AgriLife Extension building.The court convened in closed session for legal consultation before voting when open session resumed to file a lawsuit against ICE Construction, LLC, citing faulty construction of the … Continue reading Commissioners approve lawsuit over construction
July sales tax allocations sent to cities, counties
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced last week that he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for July, 4.5% more than in July 2024. The City of Whitney's July allocation came to $83,758, up 12.15% compared to July of last year. To date in … Continue reading July sales tax allocations sent to cities, counties
Charges, civil suit against Pct. 2 constable dismissed
Charges filed against Hill County Precinct 2 Constable Justin Girsh have been dismissed after he was accused of misusing official information. Girsh was indicted on the third-degree felony charge in 2023 after it was alleged that he disclosed a tax search and seizure warrant to an individual when it had not been made public. The … Continue reading Charges, civil suit against Pct. 2 constable dismissed
Senator Birdwell will not seek re-election
District 22 State Senator Brian Birdwell announced last week that he will not seek another term in next year's election cycle. "It has been the high honor of my life, on par with commanding United States soldiers, to serve my fellow Texans for over 15 years," Birdwell said. "At my swearing in ceremony in Hillsboro … Continue reading Senator Birdwell will not seek re-election
Hubbard man gets life for attacking attorney
A Hill County jury found 40-year-old Christopher Donte Loud of Hubbard guilty of aggravated assault of a public servant for the December 2024 courtroom attack of court-appointed defense attorney Patrick Dohoney and returned a sentence of life in prison. The jury was selected on Monday, June 23, at the Covington Street Annex, as requested by … Continue reading Hubbard man gets life for attacking attorney
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