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
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WISD tax rate, budget set for 2025-26
The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the district's budget and tax rate in a special meeting held Thursday, August 28. The board approved a tax rate of $0.9511 per $100 property valuation. That is down from last year's rate of $0.9938 but is the calculated voter-approval rate, which would trigger an election … Continue reading WISD tax rate, budget set for 2025-26
Commissioners finalize county budget, tax rate
The Hill County Commissioners Court voted to approve the tax rate and budget for the coming year after no citizens spoke during a public hearing on the proposals Tuesday, August 26. The approved total combined tax rate for the county is $0.452647 per $100 property valuation, which breaks down to $0.387769 for the general fund … Continue reading Commissioners finalize county budget, tax rate
Council reviews Whitney road study
The Whitney City Council reviewed a road study recently conducted by Westwood Engineering during a regular meeting held Thursday evening, August 21. The firm found that many streets in Whitney are in poor enough condition that they will require full reconstruction, while others could be improved with less costly repairs, such as resurfacing or seal … Continue reading Council reviews Whitney road study
Proposed Hill County budget, tax rate filed
Hill County Judge Shane Brassell filed the proposed county budget for the fiscal year beginning in October recently. The draft spending plan was filed in County Clerk Nicole Tanner's office Thursday, August 14. The judge worked with Auditor Susan Swilling and Treasurer Rachel Parker on the document with input from commissioners and department heads. While … Continue reading Proposed Hill County budget, tax rate filed
Court approves increase in indigent healthcare limits
The Hill County Commissioners Court increased the county's indigent healthcare poverty guidelines during a meeting held Tuesday, August 19. Indigent Healthcare Coordinator April Cook recently asked the court to increase income guidelines for the program, which assists extremely low-income residents with basic medical care if they do not qualify for other state or federal assistance … Continue reading Court approves increase in indigent healthcare limits
USACE, Brazos River Authority present lake reallocation plan
This illustration from the plan shows the storage allocation in Lake Whitney under the proposal. The top of the conservation pool stays the same at 533 feet, but 8 additional feet is allocated from the inactive pool as water supply storage for Brazos River Authority. The current average lake level is 532.2 feet, and under … Continue reading USACE, Brazos River Authority present lake reallocation plan
TEA releases A-F ratings for schools
The Texas Education Agency released 2025 A-F Accountability Ratings for schools and campuses across the state last week after a state appeals court ruled in the agency's favor.Texas school districts and TEA have been battling in court over how the grades are calculated, and a lower court previously froze the release of scores. Two years … Continue reading TEA releases A-F ratings for schools
WISD board reviews TIA program
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
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
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