The candidate filing period for May city and school elections will open Wednesday, January 14. For the City of Whitney, the council seats currently held by Valery Peacock, Cheryl Taylor-West and Vicki Wilson will be expiring in May. Those interested in filing for a council seat can do so at Whitney City Hall, 115 West … Continue reading Filing begins for city, school races
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It’s fair time in Hill County
Hill County Fair Duchess Emma Spigener (left) and Princess Kami Marmarosa (right) are pictured checking in Creative Arts Division items at the Hill County Fairgrounds Sunday, January 11. The Hill County Fair is underway at the Hillsboro fairgrounds, with livestock shows continuing and creative arts viewing open to the public. The Tuesday, January 13, schedule … Continue reading It’s fair time in Hill County
Lake Whitney Yoga: Community, Wellness & Growth in Whitney
Lake Whitney Yoga was founded with a simple mission: to create a space where community, wellness and movement come together. In just a short time, the studio has become a welcoming home for people of all ages seeking strength, balance and stress relief. While yoga can sometimes feel intimidating or misunderstood, Lake Whitney Yoga keeps … Continue reading Lake Whitney Yoga: Community, Wellness & Growth in Whitney
Fair projects begin arriving Sunday
Hill County youth will once again enter the show ring with their livestock next week, and creative arts and agricultural mechanics projects will also be judged. The fair runs from check-in Sunday through the livestock auction Saturday, January 17. Hill County youth will display their artistic and agricultural talents once again this year when the … Continue reading Fair projects begin arriving Sunday
Motorcyclist dies in crash on Hwy. 22
A Whitney man was killed when his motorcycle struck a deer on Highway 22 Thursday, January 1. The Department of Public Safety was dispatched to the scene near HCR 2401 northeast of Whitney just before 5 p.m. Officials reported that Neal Hull, 74, of Whitney was operating a Harley-Davidson motorcycle that struck a deer. Hull … Continue reading Motorcyclist dies in crash on Hwy. 22
Elections administrator, ESD commissioners appointed
The Hill County Commissioners Court appointed an elections administrator and Emergency Services District (ESD) board members during a meeting held Tuesday, December 23. The Hill County Elections Commission reviewed 27 applications and unanimously selected Ada Motherspau as the next elections administrator. The court reappointed Chad Wilson to the ESD 1 board and Jimmy Lehmann, Kevin … Continue reading Elections administrator, ESD commissioners appointed
Hill Co. CSCD supports food banks
The Hill County Community Supervision and Corrections Department presented $13,371.75 in gift cards to Hillsboro Interfaith Ministry’s (HIM) local food pantry and Our Daily Bread Food Bank in Whitney during 2025. The Community Supervision and Corrections Department in Hillsboro coordinates the program in conjunction with the courts in Hill County presided over by 66th Judicial … Continue reading Hill Co. CSCD supports food banks
Filing ends with contested primary races
The filing period for the March primaries closed Monday, December 8, and Hill County voters will see several contested races on the Republican ballot. Locally, the offices of district judge, county treasurer and county commissioner in precincts 2 and 4 will be contested. Hillsboro attorney Stephanie Johnson will challenge incumbent District Judge Justin Lewis on … Continue reading Filing ends with contested primary races
Hill County Fair creative arts registration now open online
Registration for the Creative Arts Division of the 2026 Hill County Fair will be open online from Monday, December 15, through Wednesday, December 31. The fair is scheduled to run from check-in on Sunday, January 11, through Saturday, January 17, at the Hill County Fairgrounds in Hillsboro. All creative arts items must be registered at … Continue reading Hill County Fair creative arts registration now open online
Candidate filing to begin ahead of March primaries
Candidates seeking the nomination of the local Republican or Democratic parties ahead of next year's general election can begin filing for primaries Saturday, November 8. The deadline to apply for a spot on the March primary ballot is 6 p.m. Monday, December 8. Hill County offices up for election next year, and the current officeholders, … Continue reading Candidate filing to begin ahead of March primaries
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