Editor: Shannon Cottongame July 27, 2023 Billy Pribble was named operations director by the Whitney City Council Thursday, July 20. He is pictured at right being congratulated by Mayor Janice Sanders after the meeting. The Whitney City Council met in a regular session Thursday, July 20, and named Billy Pribble operations director, formally abolished the … Continue reading Council names operations director, withdraws from ESD 1 agreement
WISD board approves pay scale for 23-24 school year
Reporter: Ellie Mahan July 27, 2023 The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees held a special meeting at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 18 to approve the teacher pay scale, stipends and administrator pay scale for the 2023-24 school year. Superintendent John McCullough advised that the raises that were proposed during the June board meeting … Continue reading WISD board approves pay scale for 23-24 school year
Unemployment unchanged in Hill County down in Bosque County
Editor: Shannon Cotttongame July 26, 2023 The Hill County unemployment rate was reported at 4% in June, according to data released by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Friday, July 21. That is the same as one year ago and slightly higher than the May 2023 rate of 3.9%. The June report shows that Hill County … Continue reading Unemployment unchanged in Hill County down in Bosque County
Whitney fire chief releases findings in historic church fire investigation
Reporter: Ellie Mahan July 21, 2023 Based on the ATF investigation Whitney Fire Chief David Gilmore witnessed, the fire department concluded that the fire at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church originated in the flower bed indicated above. More than one year ago, Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church burned down Sunday, May 15, 2022 in a … Continue reading Whitney fire chief releases findings in historic church fire investigation
Smith Foundation taking 2023 grant applications
Editor: Shannon Cottongame July 19, 2023 The Board of Directors of the George G. and Alva Hudson Smith Foundation has announced the opening of the 2023 grant application process. Applications for grants to be awarded this year must be received on or before September 1, 2023. Grant awards will be announced in October 2023. Applicants … Continue reading Smith Foundation taking 2023 grant applications
Hill County commissioners discuss plan to address comp time liability
Editor: Shannon Cottongame July 21, 2023 In a meeting held Tuesday, July 11, the Hill County Commissioners Court began developing a plan to address compensatory time that County Judge Justin Lewis said has gotten out of control. Lewis explained to the court that County Treasurer Rachel Parker had brought the issue to his attention. “We … Continue reading Hill County commissioners discuss plan to address comp time liability
Mayor Janice Sanders shares her initiatives for the city
Reporter: Ellie Mahan July 12, 2023 Janice Sanders officially began serving as Whitney’s mayor Thursday, May 11. She has been settling into her role, and she recently discussed the first steps she has taken as Whitney mayor with The Lakelander Newspaper. Sanders said her favorite aspect of the position so far is the people she … Continue reading Mayor Janice Sanders shares her initiatives for the city
County’s updated Covington Street Annex taking shape
Editor: Shannon Cottongame July 13, 2023 Hill County continues work to decrease its footprint and increase efficiency by consolidating and improving offices. Pictured above, the county annex on Covington Street in Hillsboro is being renovated in phases, and the Hill County Tax Office was scheduled to move into its new office space there this week. … Continue reading County’s updated Covington Street Annex taking shape
Multiple agencies respond to structure fire
Reporter: Ellie Mahan July 13, 2023 Gary Bee assists pushes unstables walls and debris back to the center of the structure, following the structure fire that took place near Farm Road 1713. Multiple local agencies and individuals coordinated to assist with a fully involved structure fire in the Lakeview Volunteer Fire Department district at 3:15 … Continue reading Multiple agencies respond to structure fire
Court considers abatement for solar project
Editor: Shannon Cottongame July 13, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a regular session Tuesday, June 27, and approved the creation of a reinvestment zone for a solar project after a public hearing during which there were no comments. Designation of property as a reinvestment zone is a step that must be taken … Continue reading Court considers abatement for solar project
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