The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees met in regular session Monday, August 11. Assistant Superintendent Amy Leech presented an update on the district's anticipated adoption of the Teacher Incentive Allotment, a program designed to promote the profession of teaching in Texas by providing a path to higher incomes for educators through a system … Continue reading WISD board reviews TIA program
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Commissioners hear additional budget requests
The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a regular session Tuesday, August 12, and heard additional requests as the county's budget work for fiscal year 2026 continues. Indigent Health Care Coordinator April Cook approached the court about increasing income guidelines for the indigent health care program. Currently, Hill County operates at the state-required scale of … Continue reading Commissioners hear additional budget requests
Lake Whitney reallocation meeting Thursday
A public meeting will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, August 14, to present the draft of the Whitney Lake Reallocation Study to the public. Comments on the proposal will be accepted through Wednesday, August 20. The meeting will be held at the Hill County Exhibits Building, located at 205 Stadium Drive in … Continue reading Lake Whitney reallocation meeting Thursday
Sales tax distributed to cities and counties
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced last week that he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.3 billion in local sales tax allocations for August, 5.2% more than in August 2024. Hill County's August allocation totaled $419,077, up 5.20% compared to last August. To date in 2025, the county's payments have … Continue reading Sales tax distributed to cities and counties
Gaines Grant applications now available
The board of directors of the Dorothy Gaines Foundation is now accepting grant applications for 2025. The Dorothy Gaines Foundation was established in 2003 by Dorothy Gaines as a private foundation with the primary purpose to promote the quality of life in Hill and Tarrant counties. Applications for grants to be awarded must be received … Continue reading Gaines Grant applications now available
Council discusses park grant, drainage plan
The Whitney City Council met in a special session Thursday, July 31, and discussed a grant resolution for a local park project, moved forward with a master drainage plan for the city, heard about a community volunteer initiative and discussed other business. The park project has been an ongoing effort spearheaded by the Lake Whitney … Continue reading Council discusses park grant, drainage plan
Whitney ISD to begin four-day school week
Classes at Whitney Independent School District will resume Monday, August 11. This year, Whitney campuses are transitioning to a four-day school week. Most weeks, classes will be held Tuesdays through Fridays. The approved calendar generally lists two Mondays a month as staff-only days and two Mondays as “no school” days. Superintendent Todd Southard recently notified … Continue reading Whitney ISD to begin four-day school week
USACE taking comments on lake reallocation
A public meeting has been set for Thursday, August 14, in Hillsboro to present the Whitney Lake Reallocation Study to the public. Comments on the plan will be accepted through Wednesday, August 20. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has announced that the 2025 draft of the Whitney Lake Reallocation Study Integrated Feasibility Report … Continue reading USACE taking comments on lake reallocation
Filing ends August 18 for Nov. elections
Candidates planning to seek positions on the Aquilla ISD Board of Trustees or Blum city offices have until Monday, August 18, to file. Both entities have announced November elections, while other cities and schools normally hold elections in May. Aquilla ISD will have the school board seats currently held by Diane Montgomery, Courtney Lewis and … Continue reading Filing ends August 18 for Nov. elections
Council discusses Whitney street conditions
The Whitney City Council met Thursday, July 24, and discussed ongoing citizen concerns regarding street conditions in the city. Council member Amy Teal introduced the agenda item, saying that a lot of people have been talking about road work in Whitney, and the council didn't get the chance to discuss the different costs involved at … Continue reading Council discusses Whitney street conditions
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