April 19, 2023 Jerry Barker, who has served as Whitney mayor since July 2022, is running to continue serving the city in his position. In order to provide more transparency for citizens in city government, Barker moved City Council meetings from Monday to Thursday to allow citizens to read the agenda in the newspaper prior … Continue reading Jerry Barker campaigning to continue serving as mayor
Janice Sanders announces her candidacy for Whitney mayor
April 19, 2023 Janice Sanders has announced her candidacy for mayor of the City of Whitney. Sanders has called Hill County “home” since 1980 and has lived in Whitney since 2013. "I am seeking election as the mayor of Whitney with the desire to serve until the job is done," she said. "The City of … Continue reading Janice Sanders announces her candidacy for Whitney mayor
State comptroller visits Hillsboro for second annual county summit
Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 12, 2023 Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar discussed his recent state budget projections, broadband expansion and other duties of his office at the Hill County Summit held at Hill College last week. Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Glenn Hegar was in Hillsboro Wednesday, April 5, and spoke to local residents about state … Continue reading State comptroller visits Hillsboro for second annual county summit
Covington man dies in crash involving motorcycle, SUV
Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 13, 2023 A motorcyclist was killed in a crash that occurred in Covington Saturday, April 1. According to Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Sergeant Ryan Howard, DPS troopers responded to the scene on SH-171 in Covington at approximately 11:30 p.m. "For an unknown reason, a Jeep Wrangler traveling southbound drove … Continue reading Covington man dies in crash involving motorcycle, SUV
HCSO warns residents about new scam calls
Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 13, 2023 The Hill County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a scam that is being reported locally. The sheriff’s office reported that multiple Hill County residents are being called from numbers with a 254 area code, and the caller says that they need to speak to them immediately about a … Continue reading HCSO warns residents about new scam calls
Businesses reminded about April tax rendition deadline
Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 13, 2023 The Texas comptroller's office is reminding business owners that for many property types, Monday, April 17 is the deadline to file property tax renditions with their county appraisal districts. Different deadlines apply for certain regulated property. The deadline is usually April 15, but it is extended to the next … Continue reading Businesses reminded about April tax rendition deadline
Candidate announcement: Larry Farmer to seek a seat on Whitney ISD Board of Trustees
Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 13, 2023 Larry Farmer Larry Farmer has announced his candidacy for the Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees. Farmer is an active community servant with a background in law enforcement. Farmer spent 19 years in law enforcement, with 14 of those as a sheriff's deputy. He also served as a … Continue reading Candidate announcement: Larry Farmer to seek a seat on Whitney ISD Board of Trustees
Voter registration deadline Thursday for May elections
Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 6, 2023 Texas law requires new voters to register by the 30th day before an election, and the voter registration deadline for the May 6 election date is Thursday, April 6. Those who are not currently registered to vote and would like to cast a ballot in a local city or … Continue reading Voter registration deadline Thursday for May elections
Hill County Extension Office opens new location
April 6, 2023 The Hill County AgriLife Extension Office officially opened Friday, March 24, in its new location, 213 Stadium Drive in Hillsboro. The Extension Office offers a variety of services and programs, ranging from 4-H to cooking classes, and the new building and location will allow these programs to expand. The building contains five … Continue reading Hill County Extension Office opens new location
Commissioners accept bids for supplies, services
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 6, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a regular session Tuesday, March 28, and accepted its annual list of bids for products and services. Commissioners are required by law to seek bids on any goods or services they plan to spend more than $50,000 on in a year’s time. … Continue reading Commissioners accept bids for supplies, services
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