Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 17, 2023 Hill County's Community Resource Coordination Group (CRCG)will hold its first meeting with Tina Bow as the new chair of the organization at 1 p.m. Thursday, August 17, at First Baptist Church Hillsboro, located at 300 East Franklin Street. The Hill County CRCG has been in operation for the past … Continue reading Local Community Resource Coordination Group to meet
Planning underway in county seat for 2024 total solar eclipse crowd
Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 17, 2023 Larry Smith, a retired national park ranger and astronomer from Whitney, kicked off a town hall meeting in Hillsboro last week by explaining the science behind a total solar eclipse. During the eclipse, the moon will pass between the sun and the earth. The area will see the effects … Continue reading Planning underway in county seat for 2024 total solar eclipse crowd
Whitney sales tax revenue rises 11% over last August
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 17, 2023 Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced recently that he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for August, 2.8 percent more than in August 2022. Locally, the City of Whitney's August allocation came to $97,399, up 11% from the same … Continue reading Whitney sales tax revenue rises 11% over last August
Back-to-school sales tax holiday August 11-13
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 11, 2023 Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers that they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 11-13. State law exempts sales tax on qualified items — such as clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks — … Continue reading Back-to-school sales tax holiday August 11-13
Whitney PD makes arrests after burglary
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 11, 2023 The Whitney Police Department took two suspects into custody after a chase Tuesday, August 1. According to reports, officers were dispatched to Pit Stop convenience store at 209 North Bosque Street in reference to a possible break-in. An officer arrived on scene and reportedly saw a subject running from … Continue reading Whitney PD makes arrests after burglary
WISD welcomes new school year
August 11, 2023 School will officially be back in session for Whitney students Thursday, August 10, and teachers have been hard at work during the staff development days leading up to the first day of school. Dawnanita James is pictured above, adding finishing touches to her second grade classroom decorations. James, who is in her … Continue reading WISD welcomes new school year
Lady ‘Cats back in action
August 11, 2023 Whitney High School volleyball players are gearing up for the season. Tryouts were held recently, with a total of 43 students hoping to make the team. After scrimmages last weekend, the Lady Wildcats were set to travel to Tolar Tuesday, August 8, before hosting the Whitney Invitational Thursday, August 10 through Saturday, … Continue reading Lady ‘Cats back in action
WMS principal moves to high school campus
Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 11, 2023 WHS Principal Kendra Hensley Whitney Independent School District recently announced changes to its administration team. Former Whitney Middle School Principal Kendra Hensley will now serve as high school principal, and newcomer Jaime Velasco will fill the spot of middle school principal. Hensley, who served as the middle school principal … Continue reading WMS principal moves to high school campus
County under 90-day burn ban
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 3, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court passed a 90-day burn ban during a regular meeting held Tuesday, July 25. The order states that dry conditions exist in the county and local fire departments are depleting limited resources to protect public health and safety. It further states that dry, windy conditions … Continue reading County under 90-day burn ban
City Council names interim police chief
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 3, 2023 Interim Police Chief Kyle Nevil The Whitney City Council met in a special session Thursday, July 27, and appointed an interim police chief after accepting the resignation of Chief Kevin Hughes. After formally accepting Hughes’ resignation, the council convened in closed session for discussion before appointing Kyle Nevil to … Continue reading City Council names interim police chief
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