Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced last week that he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for December, 7.5% more than in December 2024. Locally, Hill County's December allocation came to $362,813, down just under 1% compared to last December. Year-to-date allocations have totaled … Continue reading Comptroller releases Dec. sales tax
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Midlothian man sentenced for fatal 2024 Hwy. 22 crash
A Midlothian man has been sentenced to six years in prison for a fatal crash that occurred near Peoria last year. Nathan Fisher, 29, was arrested after the May 18, 2024, crash and charged with intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle. The crash claimed the life of 54-year-old Helen Maxwell of Whitney. According to DPS reports, … Continue reading Midlothian man sentenced for fatal 2024 Hwy. 22 crash
Court appoints replacement for resigning JP
The Hill County Commissioners Court accepted the upcoming resignation of Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Shane Brassell and appointed his replacement during a regular meeting held Tuesday, December 10. Brassell is leaving his position effective 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, December 31, to begin serving the county as jail captain under Hill County Sheriff-Elect Hunter Barnes. … Continue reading Court appoints replacement for resigning JP
Local sales tax revenue up in December
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced last week that he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for December, 6.8% more than in December 2023. The City of Whitney's December allocation was $88,887, up 11.16% compared to December 2023. Whitney's total payments for 2024 through December … Continue reading Local sales tax revenue up in December
Dorothy Gaines Foundation awards grant funding to 13 area nonprofits
The Dorothy Gaines Foundation has announced 2024 grant awards totaling $73,800 to 13 nonprofit organizations. Grants up to $10,000 are awarded annually for specific projects, building and capital-improvement campaigns or for general purposes where organizations are working to combat social problems, elevate the family and contribute to the social, economic and cultural wellbeing of Hill … Continue reading Dorothy Gaines Foundation awards grant funding to 13 area nonprofits
Hill, Bosque county voters cast General Election ballots
Over 62% of Hill County’s registered voters and about 70% of Bosque County voters had cast ballots by the end of Election Day, making selections at the federal, state and local levels. At the top of the ballot, Republican candidate Donald Trump received almost 82% of the Hill County vote, with Democrat Kamala Harris receiving … Continue reading Hill, Bosque county voters cast General Election ballots
Whitney to observe Veterans Day with appreciation event Nov. 11
Whitney’s 2024 Veterans Day appreciation event has been scheduled for Monday, November 11, starting at 11 a.m. at Lake Whitney Senior Center. All veterans and families of veterans are invited to attend, and the entire community is asked to honor veterans of the military who have served our country. Keynote speaker will be Hill County … Continue reading Whitney to observe Veterans Day with appreciation event Nov. 11
Food For Families goal set at 70,000 pounds
The annual Food For Families Drive is scheduled for Friday, November 22, at Our Daily Bread Food Bank in Whitney. All November donations will be counted toward the Lake Whitney Food Bank goal of 70,000 pounds. Volunteers will accept donations at the food bank, located at 100 Sims Drive in Whitney, from 7 a.m. to … Continue reading Food For Families goal set at 70,000 pounds
General Election early voting underway throughout area
Voting is now underway in November's General Election, with early voting locations open in Hill and Bosque counties through Friday, November 1. Hill County voters can cast ballots at any of the three polling places, including the Hill County Covington Street Annex in Hillsboro, the Precinct 1 Annex in Whitney (Huron) and the Hubbard Civic … Continue reading General Election early voting underway throughout area
General Election early voting begins Monday, October 21
Early voting in the Tuesday, November 5, General Election will get underway Monday, October 21. Those planning to vote early in Hill County will have three locations to choose from in Hillsboro, Whitney (Huron) and Hubbard. There is only one contested race at the county level, with incumbent Scotty Hawkins, a Republican, and Democrat Pollyanna … Continue reading General Election early voting begins Monday, October 21
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