The Hill County Boys and Girls Club offers multiple programs for young people in its new, expanded space. Club members have the opportunity to participate in educational and recreational activities, encompassing everything from sports and sewing to chess and podcasting. The Boys & Girls Club of Hill County has been serving local youth since 1996, … Continue reading Boys & Girls Club serving Hill County kids
The Hill County Commissioners Court met in regular session Tuesday, July 9, and approved a reinvestment zone and the proposed form of a tax abatement agreement for Hubbard Energy Storage II, LLC. The reinvestment zone involves 10 acres east of Bynum that will be used for 100 megawatt battery storage of energy. Renewable energy battery … Continue reading Court proposes abatement for battery storage project
The Board of Directors of the George G. and Alva Hudson Smith Foundation has announced the opening of the 2024 grant application process. Applications for grants to be awarded this year must be received on or before September 1. Grant awards will be announced in October. Applicants can access grant information and required supporting documents … Continue reading Smith Foundation taking grant applications
An arrest was made Wednesday, July 10, in connection with a fatal crash that occurred Saturday, May 18, near Peoria. Nathan Fisher, 29, of Midlothian surrendered to authorities at the Hill County Law Enforcement Center on a charge of intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle. The crash claimed the life of 54-year-old Helen Maxwell of Whitney. … Continue reading Man arrested in connection with fatal Highway 22 crash
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) has released information about a fatal crash that occurred in Whitney Saturday, July 6. According to DPS reports, troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 22 near HCR 2105 south of Whitney at approximately 4:30 p.m. DPS Sergeant Ryan Howard reported that a westbound Dodge Durango failed … Continue reading Motorcycle, SUV collision claims life of Whitney man
The Whitney City Council will meet in a regular session Thursday, July 18, at 6 p.m. The council is expected to review the city's 2022-23 financial audit. Specifications for city streets and roads will also be before the council for consideration. Lonnie Yandell is on the agenda to discuss repaving Joyce Street. The hiring of … Continue reading Whitney City Council to meet in July session this Thursday
Vicki Wilson was sworn in to replace Aimee Boswell on the Whitney City Council Thursday, June 27. Wilson received the next highest number of votes in the May council election. Boswell recently vacated her seat on the council after moving out of the city. Pictured (l to r) are Wilson, City Secretary Kristi Woellert and … Continue reading City Council appoints new member, considers fire academy proposal
The Department of Public Safety is investigating a fatal all-terrain vehicle (ATV) crash that occurred Thursday, July 4. According to reports, authorities were dispatched to the scene in the 600 block of HCR 1413 in Covington at approximately 5:30 p.m. Two teenagers were reportedly airlifted from the scene, and one did not survive. DPS had … Continue reading Covington ATV crash claims life
The county will seek proposals from qualified contractors to assist in the creation of a multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan. The court also approved change orders from McKinstry Essention for projects to replace chillers at the courthouse and for construction at the Hill County Covington Street Annex. The company discovered issues with the installation of the … Continue reading Commissioners to seek proposals on Hazard Mitigation Plan update
Several celebrations have been planned in the Whitney area to mark the Independence Day holiday. The City of Whitney has scheduled a "Stars and Stripes Jamboree" picnic Saturday, July 6, from noon to 2 p.m. The city will have a combination water slide/bounce house on site at the City Park, and there will be tents, … Continue reading Independence Day celebrations scheduled throughout the area
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