The Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce will present the 50th annual Pioneer Days festival Saturday, October 4, in downtown Whitney. Visitors and residents will gather downtown to enjoy carnival rides, shopping, food vendors, live entertainment and the afternoon’s parade. The fun starts early with the carnival opening to the public along Railroad Avenue Thursday, October … Continue reading 50th annual Pioneer Days Saturday
The Hill County Commissioners Court heard from Sheriff Hunter Barnes about a public information portal that is expected to go live in Hill County in the coming weeks during a regular meeting held Tuesday, September 23. Sheriff Barnes presented information about the SheriffApp, which Barnes said will be accessible from any smart phone and will … Continue reading HCSO to launch public information app
The voter registration deadline for new voters planning to cast a ballot on the November 4 election date is Monday, October 6. Texans will vote on proposed constitutional amendments, and several local elections are also planned. Texas law requires eligible voters to register by the 30th day before election day.To confirm voter registration status, Texans … Continue reading Voter registration deadline nears for November
The Whitney City Council accepted the resignation of Police Chief Joshua Scholes during a regular meeting held Thursday, September 18. Scholes began serving as police chief at the beginning of the year when former chief Kyle Nevil left the department to begin serving as Hill County Precinct 1 constable. After a closed session, the council … Continue reading Council accepts police chief’s resignation
Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath is scheduled to visit Aquilla ISD Wednesday morning, September 24. Commissioner Morath personally asked to visit Aquilla ISD to see firsthand the innovative programs and successes that set the district apart. During his time on campus, Commissioner Morath will tour classrooms, view the district's ongoing construction project and conclude … Continue reading Head of TEA to visit Aquilla ISD Wednesday
The Texas Workforce Commission released August unemployment data last week, showing that both Hill and Bosque county rates increased from July to August. Hill County's August rate was 4.3%, up from the July rate of 3.8% and the same as the August 2024 rate. The August report shows Hill County with 823 unemployed residents out … Continue reading Local August unemployment data released
Governor Greg Abbott presented Hill County Precinct 4 Constable Kevin Cordell the Star of Texas Award Thursday, September 11. Each September, the governor presents medals to honorees and family members of peace officers, firefighters and emergency first responders who are killed or suffer serious injury in the line of duty. Since the awards began in … Continue reading Governor awards Hill Co. constable
The Whitney City Council held public hearings on the city budget and tax rate and discussed funding sources for the library during a special meeting Thursday, September 11. There were no public comments on the proposals during the hearings, and the proposed budget was approved. Council member Amy Teal voted no, council member Jason Ince … Continue reading Council approves city budget
The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees met in regular session Monday, September 8, and heard a presentation from Gallagher Construction Management on the firm's recent assessment of Whitney ISD facilities. The company evaluated the elementary and intermediate schools, the district technology building, athletic facilities and the hangar gym. The middle and high schools … Continue reading WISD board hears facility assessment
The Hill County Commissioners Court heard from Abbott residents concerned about a proposed data center during a regular meeting Tuesday, September 9. Texas has seen a rapid increase in data centers, which are large facilities that house computer servers and equipment. John Gerik, John Blaha and Denton Tucker each approached the podium during open forum … Continue reading Court hears opposition to data center
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