The Hill County Commissioners Court accepted a donation of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) during a meeting held Tuesday, December 31. Hill County Emergency Services District (ESD) 2 President Tad Duncan was in attendance to present the devices, which will be placed at the county annex on Covington Street in Hillsboro and the Precinct 1 annex … Continue reading Court accepts AED donation from ESD 2
Hill County Fair begins next week
Hill County youth will display their artistic and agricultural talents once again this year when the Hill County fair gets underway next week. Activity will begin at the Hill County Fairgrounds when ag mechanics projects move in and creative arts check-in is conducted Sunday, January 12. Prior to the events in Hillsboro, a commercial steer … Continue reading Hill County Fair begins next week
Scholes selected to lead Whitney Police Department
Members of the Whitney Police Department were recognized last week with certificates of appreciation and challenge coins from the Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General for apprehending one of Oklahoma's top 10 fugitives in October. Chief Kyle Nevil, Sergeant Joshua Scholes, Officer Zach Brown and Coy West, investigator with the Hill County District Attorney's Office, … Continue reading Scholes selected to lead Whitney Police Department
City Council approves zoning ordinance update
The Whitney City Council approved a zoning ordinance update during a regular meeting held Thursday, December 19. A crowd gathered for the meeting after social media posts began circulating about the ordinance, which includes language about home-based businesses. Several attendees spoke during a public hearing on the update, expressing concerns about vehicle parking restrictions, signage … Continue reading City Council approves zoning ordinance update
WPD recognized for top 10 fugitive arrest
Local police officers and an investigator have been recognized by the Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General (OAG) for apprehending one of Oklahoma's top 10 fugitives in Whitney in October. Whitney authorities became involved in the case on October 22, after the police department was notified that a wanted subject, 59-year-old Melvin Joe Stevenson, had … Continue reading WPD recognized for top 10 fugitive arrest
Court appoints replacement for resigning JP
The Hill County Commissioners Court accepted the upcoming resignation of Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Shane Brassell and appointed his replacement during a regular meeting held Tuesday, December 10. Brassell is leaving his position effective 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, December 31, to begin serving the county as jail captain under Hill County Sheriff-Elect Hunter Barnes. … Continue reading Court appoints replacement for resigning JP
WISD board approves $500 stipend
The Whitney Independent School District (WISD) Board of Trustees met in regular session Monday, December 9, and approved a one-time retention stipend for all district employees. The $500 checks were distributed to WISD faculty and staff members last week.WISD Business Manager Tamara Harrison provided an overview of the district's 2023-24 Financial Integrity Rating System of … Continue reading WISD board approves $500 stipend
Third annual bird count set for Jan. 4
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be hosting the third annual Lake Whitney Christmas Bird Count from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, January 4. All are invited to participate in what will be part of the 125th National Christmas Bird Count, the world's oldest citizen science program. Participants will learn about the birds … Continue reading Third annual bird count set for Jan. 4
Local sales tax revenue up in December
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced last week that he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for December, 6.8% more than in December 2023. The City of Whitney's December allocation was $88,887, up 11.16% compared to December 2023. Whitney's total payments for 2024 through December … Continue reading Local sales tax revenue up in December
City Council to hold monthly session Thurs.
The Whitney City Council will meet in a regular session Thursday, December 19, at 6 p.m.The mayor is expected to provide an update on the police chief position, and department heads will present their monthly reports to the council. A public hearing is scheduled regarding proposed amendments to the city’s zoning ordinance. AUSTEX Machine and … Continue reading City Council to hold monthly session Thurs.
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