The Whitney City Council approved a six-month trial of the city's new permitting process during a Thursday, April 17, meeting. The council created a committee last summer to simplify and clarify the permitting process. The committee includes two council members, local general contractors, the permitting clerk, Mayor Janice Sanders and Operations Director Billy Pribble. Pribble … Continue reading Council approves trial of permitting process
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WISD board approves new weight room
The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees met in regular session Thursday, April 17, and approved beginning the partial conversion of Whitney High School's auxiliary gymnasium to a weight room. WHS Athletic Director David Haynes said that the move will be a major improvement from the school's current weight room, which is tightly packed … Continue reading WISD board approves new weight room
Early voting underway this week
Early voting in the Saturday, May 3, election got underway Tuesday, April 22. The City of Whitney and Whitney ISD will have a joint election. City of Whitney voters will choose a mayor and two council members, and voters within the school district will select two board members. Early voting will be conducted in the … Continue reading Early voting underway this week
Church of Christ minister to retire after 33 years
Bruce and Debbie Martin Minister Bruce Martin and his wife, Debbie, are retiring after 33 years of service to the Whitney Church of Christ. The congregation invites the public to a retirement celebration Saturday, April 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the church. The couple and their children came to Whitney from Galveston in … Continue reading Church of Christ minister to retire after 33 years
Early voting to begin in local election
Early voting in the Saturday, May 3, election will get underway Tuesday, April 22. The City of Whitney and Whitney ISD will have a joint election. City of Whitney voters will choose a mayor and two council members, and voters within the school district will select two board members. Early voting will be conducted in … Continue reading Early voting to begin in local election
Outlet mall demolition set ahead of new development
The City of Hillsboro is moving forward with plans to redevelop the outlet mall property and has scheduled demolition of about 75 percent of the current site in May. Hillsboro City Manager Megan Henderson provided an update to the city council during a Tuesday, March 18, meeting. Henderson said that Glaser Retail Partners continues to … Continue reading Outlet mall demolition set ahead of new development
Registration deadline nears for May election voters
The deadline for those not currently registered to vote to register and be eligible to vote in Saturday, May 3, elections is Thursday, April 3. Texas law requires eligible voters to register by the 30th day before Election Day.Voter registration in Texas is county-based, so anyone with questions can contact the Hill County Elections Administration … Continue reading Registration deadline nears for May election voters
WHS German students earn top 10 wins at state contest
Syvana Hill and Dariana Contreras, pictured above, won first place with their club album at the state German contest. Whitney High School German students brought home 22 top-10 wins from the 43rd Annual Texas State German Contest held last weekend at Texas State University in San Marcos. The Whitney team placed ninth overall in sweepstakes … Continue reading WHS German students earn top 10 wins at state contest
Multiple candidates file for city, school positions
The filing period for city and school candidates ended Friday, February 14, and there will be contested races for both the City of Whitney and Whitney Independent School District.Mayor Janice Sanders filed to retain her seat and will be challenged by Zach Hamlin and Brian Burkhart. Council members Sam Pierce and Jason Ince both filed … Continue reading Multiple candidates file for city, school positions
Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle in Blum
An auto-pedestrian accident claimed the life of a Blum man early Tuesday morning, February 11. According to Department of Public Safety Sergeant Ryan Howard, troopers responded to the scene on Farm Road 933 in Blum at approximately 6 a.m. Howard said that a northbound Chevrolet Silverado struck a pedestrian who was crossing the roadway. Jerry … Continue reading Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle in Blum
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