The City of Hillsboro has announced a schedule for its upcoming "Mallmageddon" event to commemorate the history of Hillsboro's outlet mall and celebrate its upcoming redevelopment. Events will run from Thursday, April 17, through Sunday, April 20. Demolition of the majority of the mall is expected to begin by June as Hillsboro city officials work … Continue reading ‘Mallmageddon’ at outlet mall this weekend
City Council scheduled to meet April 17
The Whitney City Council will meet in a regular session Thursday, April 17, at 6 p.m.The council will discuss dates for the 2025-26 budget workshops, plan a citizen engagement survey for the 2025-26 budget and vote on enacting a six-month trial of the new permitting process. Department heads will also provide their monthly reports to … Continue reading City Council scheduled to meet April 17
Easter BBQ, egg hunt set at area VFD
Steele Creek Acres Volunteer Fire Department will host an Easter "Eggstravaganza" Saturday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be barbecue, games, an egg hunt for kids, arts and crafts for all ages and a silent auction. As a fundraiser, the department will be selling brisket plates for $15. Plates include baked … Continue reading Easter BBQ, egg hunt set at area VFD
Lewis sworn in as district judge
Family members joined Judge Justin Lewis as he was sworn in to serve as judge of the 66th Judicial District Court by Judge Bob McGregor Friday, April 4. In February, the governor appointed Lewis to a term set to expire December 31, 2026, after Judge Lee Harris was appointed to the Tenth Court of Appeals … Continue reading Lewis sworn in as district judge
Whitney Area Hiring Fair set for Wednesday
Job seekers in the Whitney area will have a valuable opportunity to connect with local employers at the Whitney Area Hiring Fair Wednesday, April 9, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Lake Whitney Public Library. The event, hosted in partnership with Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas, the Lake Whitney Public Library and … Continue reading Whitney Area Hiring Fair set for Wednesday
Commissioners accept annual bids for supplies
The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a special session Tuesday, April 1, and accepted its annual list of bids for products and services. Commissioners are required by law to seek bids on most goods or services they plan to spend more than $50,000 on in a year’s time. Bids were requested in several categories, … Continue reading Commissioners accept annual bids for supplies
Aquilla resident to compete in national rodeo
Dylan Hancock Dylan Hancock, an Aquilla resident, will compete at the 12th annual American Rodeo Championship Weekend presented by Teton Ridge Friday, April 11, and Saturday, April 12. The 21-year-old placed sixth in the 2024 World Standings and 2024 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Standings. Hancock is currently ranked 17th in the world in tie-down roping. … Continue reading Aquilla resident to compete in national rodeo
Auditor presents county’s 2023 report
The Hill County Commissioners Court heard a report on the county's fiscal year 2023 audit during a meeting held Tuesday, March 25. Patillo, Brown and Hill presented the outside audit, which covered the fiscal year ending in September 2023. The firm issued a clean opinion, though there was one finding related to grant reporting deadlines. … Continue reading Auditor presents county’s 2023 report
City Council to meet in special session Thurs.
The Whitney City Council will meet in a special session Thursday, April 3, at 6 p.m. The council will consider a development agreement between the city and Baker Opportunity Properties for approximately 58 acres of land to become the Lakewood Acres Subdivision in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. A variance to the city’s sign regulations will … Continue reading City Council to meet in special session Thurs.
Bosque County feral hog class set for April 11
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Bosque County will offer a one-hour course regarding feral hog abatement beginning at noon Friday, April 11. The $10 course is required in order to be eligible for the county's feral hog bounty program, designed to help control the population of the dangerous animals. Participants must also be … Continue reading Bosque County feral hog class set for April 11
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