The Texas Workforce Commission released monthly unemployment data last week showing Hill County's December unemployment rate at 3.6 percent. In December, there were 681 unemployed individuals out of a total civilian labor force of 19,076. The county's December rate is down from the November rate of 3.9 percent, but slightly higher than the December 2024 … Continue reading TWC releases December jobless rates
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Court approves changes to tax abatement agreement
The Hill County Commissioners Court met Wednesday, January 28 and approved changes to the county's tax abatement agreement with OCI Hillsboro Solar. The court entered into the agreement with OCI Hillsboro in 2023. The project was expected to encompass roughly 1,300 acres in eastern Hill County within the Bynum Independent School District. The total expected … Continue reading Court approves changes to tax abatement agreement
Council discusses wastewater plant funding
The Whitney City Council discussed funding options for a new wastewater treatment plant and several other agenda items in a special session Thursday, January 22. The city has long had compliance issues with its wastewater plant, which was built in the early 1990s and was having problems by the end of that decade. The city … Continue reading Council discusses wastewater plant funding
Buyers support youth at HCF auction
Addysen Girsh of Whitney FFA sold the grand champion market rabbits to the Hill County Fair Syndicate for $4,000. See story for more information about other grand and reserve champions. The 2026 Hill County Fair came to an end Saturday, January 17 with the annual Livestock Sale of Champions, which supports youth who work hard … Continue reading Buyers support youth at HCF auction
Court approves HCSO’s new lieutenant spot
The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a brief special session Wednesday, January 21 to approve a new lieutenant position at the sheriff's office. The court previously approved the creation of a new criminal investigations unit after Sheriff Hunter Barnes presented the idea during last summer's budget hearings. The sheriff intends to use Senate Bill … Continue reading Court approves HCSO’s new lieutenant spot
Peoria rollover leads to fire, power outage
A single-vehicle rollover in Peoria led to a fire and power outage Sunday afternoon, January 18. At 3:09 p.m., Peoria Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the 3300 block of SH 22 after the driver of an eastbound Ford Escape failed to negotiate a curve safely. The vehicle left the roadway, crashed into a utility … Continue reading Peoria rollover leads to fire, power outage
Creative Arts Division wraps up with auction
The Hill County Fair's Creative Arts Division wrapped up with the Creative Arts Sale of Champions Friday evening, January 16. Grand champions selling items included Wyatt Moss, Landyn Kettler, Rustin Manaseri, Thomas Kolar, Cannon Carmichael, Mattie Whalen, Lillian Sneed, Briley Hutchinson, Emerson Dugan, Lydia Withers, Levi Ball, Gage Brassell, Micah Hurtt, Kenna Claridy, Libby Pruner, … Continue reading Creative Arts Division wraps up with auction
ESD 2 addresses council as talks continue
Emergency Services District 2 presented information to the Whitney City Council Thursday, January 15, amid ongoing discussions about the city possibly joining the district. ESD 2 President Tad Duncan outlined the role of ESDs and the potential benefits for the City of Whitney during a presentation to the council. Duncan said that emergency services districts … Continue reading ESD 2 addresses council as talks continue
WISD board approves early incentive plan
The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees met in regular session Monday, January 12, and approved an early resignation incentive plan for educators. The $250 incentive is designed to allow the district to post jobs sooner in the event that an educator has decided to resign or retire, and it will be available for … Continue reading WISD board approves early incentive plan
Commissioners approve Animal Advisory Board guidelines
The Hill County Commissioners Court approved the operating guidelines for the county's newly formed Animal Advisory Board during a regular meeting held Tuesday, January 13. Commissioners approved the creation of the board in December after concerned citizens presented the idea. The board will not be able to spend county funds, but it will identify problems … Continue reading Commissioners approve Animal Advisory Board guidelines
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