Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 9-11. This will be the 25th year of Texas’ oldest sales tax holiday. State law exempts sales tax on qualified items — such as clothing, footwear, school … Continue reading Back-to-school tax holiday marks 25th year Aug. 9-11
Commissioners hear report, funding request from CASA
The Hill County Commissioners Court heard a presentation from CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates) of Hill County during a regular meeting held Tuesday, July 23. Local CASA Executive Director Sarah Gardner thanked the county for its previous support and told the court that Hill County CASA's state funding continues to be cut as the need for … Continue reading Commissioners hear report, funding request from CASA
Candidate filing period open for local elections
The candidate filing period for cities and schools holding elections in November officially opened Saturday, July 20, and will continue through Monday, August 19. In our area, Aquilla Independent School District and the City of Blum hold elections in November, while others hold elections in May. The City of Blum will have three council positions … Continue reading Candidate filing period open for local elections
Hill Co. Paw Pals signing up golfers, sponsors
The fourth annual Putts for Paws golf tournament is scheduled for Saturday, October 19, at the Old Course at White Bluff Resort in Whitney. This golf tournament is a fundraising event to benefit Hill County Paw Pals in Hillsboro. The four-person scramble will get underway at 10 a.m. There will be trophies awarded for first, … Continue reading Hill Co. Paw Pals signing up golfers, sponsors
Texas A&M School of Law honors Hill County judge
Judge Justin Lewis The Alumni Board of Directors of Texas A&M Law has announced that Hill County Judge Justin Lewis is one of seven recipients of the fourth annual Alumni Legacy Awards.Judge Lewis has been awarded the Judge Joe Spurlock II ’60 Alumnus/Alumna of the Year Award. In 2020, the beloved law school professor and … Continue reading Texas A&M School of Law honors Hill County judge
Council discusses funding for road work
The Whitney City Council addressed several agenda items related to street conditions in the city during a regular meeting held Thursday evening, July 18. The council heard a presentation from Rob Barthen of Grant Works, which has assisted the city on grant applications and related projects in the past. Barthen presented information about the Texas … Continue reading Council discusses funding for road work
Court reviews health insurance bids
The Hill County Commissioners Court heard a report from Anco Insurance about health insurance options for the coming year in a special session Tuesday, July 16.The county recently requested proposals from health insurance providers ahead of the annual process of setting the county budget. Anco assisted the county with the bidding process and reported that … Continue reading Court reviews health insurance bids
Animal control seeking supply donations
The City of Whitney's new animal control program has had several successes lately, including locating and adopting out animals that were found to be strays in the city.The city recently began caring for young puppies and is seeking donations of puppy food, old towels and puppy chew toys (no rawhide). City officials said that as … Continue reading Animal control seeking supply donations
City Council to meet in special session Thurs.
The Whitney City Council has scheduled a special session for Thursday, July 25, at 6 p.m.The council will hear a presentation on employee benefits from several insurance providers before voting on an employee benefits insurance broker of record for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The council will also vote on amending the obstruction of streets ordinance … Continue reading City Council to meet in special session Thurs.
WISD in-person registration set, returning students register online
Whitney Independent School District has scheduled in-person registration dates for new students, and instructions have been provided for returning students in grades three through 12 to be registered online. New student registration will be conducted Tuesday, July 23, through Thursday, July 25. At all campuses, hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and 8 … Continue reading WISD in-person registration set, returning students register online
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