Early voting in primary runoff elections will wrap up Friday, May 22, ahead of Election Day, Tuesday, May 26.Voters who cast a ballot in March primaries can only vote in the same party's runoff election this month. Those who did not vote in March can choose to vote in either party's runoff, as Texans do … Continue reading Runoff early voting continues ahead of Election Day Tuesday
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City of Whitney sales tax allocation up 25% in May
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced last week that he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.4 billion in local sales tax allocations for May, 7.7 percent more than in May 2025. Whitney's sales tax allocation for May was $118,858, up 25 percent compared to last May. So far in 2026, … Continue reading City of Whitney sales tax allocation up 25% in May
Glen Campbell tribute set at Bosque Arts Center Saturday
Carl Acuff Jr. The Bosque Arts Center is preparing to take a nostalgic stroll through the music of Glen Campbell Saturday, May 2, when "The Wichita Lineman, A Tribute to Glen Campbell starring Carl Acuff Jr.," comes to Clifton. The show, which begins at 7 p.m., features many of Campbell’s greatest hits like "By The … Continue reading Glen Campbell tribute set at Bosque Arts Center Saturday
City sales tax allocation up 52% in latest report
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced last week that he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for April, 10.5 percent more than in April 2025. Locally, the City of Whitney's April payment came to $110,679, up 52.08 percent compared to last April. Year to … Continue reading City sales tax allocation up 52% in latest report
Injured cliff jumpers rescued by boat
Multiple agencies cooperated to rescue two people from a cliff on Lake Whitney Saturday, March 21. Due to the terrain, the couple had to be lowered onto boats and transported to shore for medical care. See accompanying story for more information. Bosque County Sheriff's Office photo Local first responders worked together to rescue two people … Continue reading Injured cliff jumpers rescued by boat
City sales tax up almost 37% in March
The City of Whitney saw a notable increase in its monthly sales tax allocation when Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced March allocations last week. The city's March payment came to $94,009, up 36.50% compared to last March. Year to date in 2026, Whitney's allocations have totaled $296,364, up 13% from the same time period … Continue reading City sales tax up almost 37% in March
TxDOT to hold meeting on roundabout
The Texas Department of Transportation will host an in-person public meeting, with a virtual option, for TxDOT’s State Highway 22 at Laguna Park roundabout project Thursday, March 5. The meeting, set for 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., will be held at West Shore Civic Association Community Center, located at 560 Farm Road 3118 in Laguna … Continue reading TxDOT to hold meeting on roundabout
Comptroller releases Dec. sales tax
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced last week that he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for December, 7.5% more than in December 2024. Locally, Hill County's December allocation came to $362,813, down just under 1% compared to last December. Year-to-date allocations have totaled … Continue reading Comptroller releases Dec. sales tax
Comptroller releases sales tax allocations
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 November, 6.4% more than in November 2024. Whitney's November payment was $92,426, up 2.04% compared to last November. To date this year, the city's allocations have totaled … Continue reading Comptroller releases sales tax allocations
Voter registration deadline nears for November
The voter registration deadline for new voters planning to cast a ballot on the November 4 election date is Monday, October 6. Texans will vote on proposed constitutional amendments, and several local elections are also planned. Texas law requires eligible voters to register by the 30th day before election day.To confirm voter registration status, Texans … Continue reading Voter registration deadline nears for November
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