Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 27, 2023 The Whitney City Council discussed animal control options in the city during a regular meeting held Thursday, September 21. City Operations Director Billy Pribble asked the council to provide guidance as staff investigates the city's options for addressing the issue of stray dogs and cats. Two options were presented, … Continue reading Council considers options for animal control in city
TNMP helps kick off cleanup effort
Reporter: Ellie Mahan September 27, 2023 Texas New Mexico Power kicked off improvements to the tennis court area on Cleveland Street by trimming trees and pulling stumps that surrounded the tennis courts. Ally Tello, regional community liaison for Texas New Mexico Power (TNMP), said that TNMP has an annual "Day of Service" that consists of … Continue reading TNMP helps kick off cleanup effort
County receives clean audit, burn ban to remain in place
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 28, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court heard a report on the county audit for the fiscal year that ended in September 2022 during a meeting held Tuesday morning, September 19. Todd Pruitt of Pattillo, Brown & Hill spoke to the court and reported that the county received an unmodified opinion, … Continue reading County receives clean audit, burn ban to remain in place
Hog bounty program to sign up hunters
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 28, 2023 The Hill County Extension Office has scheduled upcoming programs for hunters who would like to take part in the county’s feral hog “Bucks for Bacon” bounty effort. Feral hogs have become perhaps the largest pest to agriculture producers and landowners in Texas, with a conservatively estimated population to be … Continue reading Hog bounty program to sign up hunters
School board reviews testing data, hears from food service company
Reporter: Ellie Mahan September 21. 2023 The Whitney ISD (WISD) Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting Monday, September 11 to discuss STAAR and end-of-course test results, hear a food management presentation and take action on other agenda items. Amy Leech, assistant superintendent, presented the 2023 STAAR and end-of-course (EOC) results for each grade … Continue reading School board reviews testing data, hears from food service company
Wildcats dominate West
Sports writer: Brent Cook September 21, 2023 Whitney wins district battle 32-10… The Whitney Wildcats passed a district test with flying colors Friday night, dismantling and dissecting the rival West Trojans by a score of 32-10. Taking the field in front of a capacity crown at Wildcat Stadium, Whitney immediately implemented its proven formula of … Continue reading Wildcats dominate West
County issues proclamation marking Constitution Week
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 21, 2023 Hill County commissioners approved a proclamation declaring September 17-23 Constitution Week in the county during a meeting held Tuesday morning, September 12. The resolution signed by County Judge Justin Lewis encourages the public to commemorate the 236th anniversary of the drafting of the United States Constitution. The annual celebration … Continue reading County issues proclamation marking Constitution Week
County judge earns statewide award at 2023 TARC meeting
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 21, 2023 Hill County Judge Justin Lewis was recognized with a statewide award during the Texas Association of Regional Councils (TARC) annual board meeting held in Austin Friday, September 8. Lewis received the Wilbur R. Dunk Regional Leadership Award, which is presented to an elected official in the state each year … Continue reading County judge earns statewide award at 2023 TARC meeting
Commissioners approve county budget, tax rate
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 13, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court adopted the county’s proposed budget and tax rate in a meeting held Tuesday morning, September 5. The total county tax rate is comprised of two rates: the general fund rate, which is used for general operating expenses, and the FM lateral rate, which can … Continue reading Commissioners approve county budget, tax rate
Lady ‘Cats begin district schedule with win
The Whitney High School varsity volleyball team began its district schedule with home games against Maypearl Friday, September 8. The Lady 'Cats swept the Maypearl Panthers 3-0. Next up, Whitney will host La Vega Tuesday night, September 12 and West Friday night, September 15, with games beginning at 5 p.m. Pictured are (l to r): … Continue reading Lady ‘Cats begin district schedule with win
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