The Heart of Texas Council of Governments is requesting public input to improve broadband access throughout the Heart of Texas region. The information collected will help HOTCOG: identify areas with limited or no broadband service; better understand the types and quality of internet service currently available; determine where additional digital literacy and technology education may … Continue reading HOTCOG requests input on rural broadband access
Tag: 2026
Lake Whitney Veterans Center of Resources helps local veterans address challenges
Lake Whitney Veterans Center of Resources Inc. was founded in January 2026 after city and county officials reached out for help with homeless veterans and transportation challenges in rural Hill County. Recognizing the need for dedicated veteran support, a small group of veterans and family members came together to create an organization committed to connecting … Continue reading Lake Whitney Veterans Center of Resources helps local veterans address challenges
Residents submit petition for ag development district
The Hill County Commissioners Court has scheduled a public hearing on a petition seeking the creation of an agricultural development district that supporters say would help protect farmland from industrial development, including data centers. Authorized under Chapter 60 of the Texas Agriculture Code, agricultural development districts are special-purpose governmental bodies created to promote ag development … Continue reading Residents submit petition for ag development district
Nov. candidate filing open until Aug. 17
The candidate filing period for November 3 city and school elections will continue through Monday, August 17. In our area, there will be elections in Blum and Aquilla. Aquilla ISD will hold an election for the board seats currently held by Will Pinner and Kevin Clepper. Filing will be Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. … Continue reading Nov. candidate filing open until Aug. 17
Officials present county budget requests
Hill County elected officials and department heads presented funding requests for their departments when the Hill County Commissioners Court held budget workshops Tuesday, July 21, and Wednesday, July 22. The county judge and commissioners review individual departmental budgets and requests annually prior to voting on the overall county budget and setting the tax rate for … Continue reading Officials present county budget requests
ESD 1 board reorganizes after recent resignations
The Hill County Emergency Services District (ESD) 1 Board of Commissioners met in regular session Thursday, July 16, and reorganized the board after the recent resignation of three commissioners last month.Bill Heffner was nominated as the new president of the board. Newly appointed commissioner Justin Schulz was nominated to fill the treasurer position and former … Continue reading ESD 1 board reorganizes after recent resignations
ESD 2 board approves Aquilla land purchase for new station
The Hill County Emergency Services District (ESD) 2 Board of Commissioners approved its latest land purchase in regular session Thursday, July 16. The board voted to buy approximately 9.8 acres in the Aquilla area at a price of $229,000 for the construction of a future ambulance station. CareFlite representatives also gave their monthly report. There … Continue reading ESD 2 board approves Aquilla land purchase for new station
Precinct 3 constable resigns, court appoints replacement
Precinct 3 Constable Larry Armstrong announced his upcoming resignation and recommended his replacement during a Tuesday, July 14 meeting of the Hill County Commissioners Court. Constable Armstrong announced his resignation effective July 31, citing health concerns and a desire to spend more time with his family after more than five decades in law enforcement. In … Continue reading Precinct 3 constable resigns, court appoints replacement
Council reviews tax abatement request
The Whitney City Council heard a request from Whitney Family Medicine for a tax abatement during a regular meeting Thursday, July 16, and directed city staff to continue working with the practice on the proposal. In a letter to the council, Whitney Family Medicine owner Dr. Randall Henderson said the practice, established in 2014, is … Continue reading Council reviews tax abatement request
Students to receive free meals at WISD
Whitney Independent School District announced last week that all students, regardless of family income, will receive free breakfast and lunch in the coming school year. The district is now participating in the United States Department of Agriculture's Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), a non-pricing meal service option for schools and school districts in low-income areas.CEP allows … Continue reading Students to receive free meals at WISD
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