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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New congressional map moves area to District 17
The Texas Legislature's congressional redistricting effort is set to move Hill County out of the 6th District, represented by Jake Ellzey, to the 17th District, currently represented by Pete Sessions. Bosque County is also in District 17 under the new map. The mid-decade redistricting was requested by President Donald Trump, who said that Republicans were … Continue reading New congressional map moves area to District 17
Sales tax distributed to cities and counties
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 August, 5.2% more than in August 2024. Hill County's August allocation totaled $419,077, up 5.20% compared to last August. To date in 2025, the county's payments have … Continue reading Sales tax distributed to cities and counties
Hill, Bosque county volunteers join recovery effort after flood
Hill County Sheriff Hunter Barnes and County Judge Shane Brassell (pictured at left) gathered with the local task force before daybreak Tuesday, July 8, as they prepared to depart for Williamson County. Hill and Bosque county residents joined ongoing search efforts last week after the recent flooding that devastated the Texas Hill Country, leading to … Continue reading Hill, Bosque county volunteers join recovery effort after flood
July sales tax allocations sent to cities, counties
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 July, 4.5% more than in July 2024. The City of Whitney's July allocation came to $83,758, up 12.15% compared to July of last year. To date in … Continue reading July sales tax allocations sent to cities, counties
Charges, civil suit against Pct. 2 constable dismissed
Charges filed against Hill County Precinct 2 Constable Justin Girsh have been dismissed after he was accused of misusing official information. Girsh was indicted on the third-degree felony charge in 2023 after it was alleged that he disclosed a tax search and seizure warrant to an individual when it had not been made public. The … Continue reading Charges, civil suit against Pct. 2 constable dismissed
TWC releases monthly data for counties
The Texas Workforce Commission released May unemployment data Friday, June 20, showing a slight increase from April's numbers in Hill County. The May unemployment rate was 3.6%, up from April's 3.3%. There were 683 unemployed individuals in Hill County in May out of a total civilian labor force of 18,830. Last May, Hill County's rate … Continue reading TWC releases monthly data for counties
State comptroller releases June sales tax allocations
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced last week that he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for June, 6.1% more than in June 2024. The City of Whitney's June allocation came to $88,369, up just under 1% compared to last June. So far in 2025, … Continue reading State comptroller releases June sales tax allocations
Comptroller releases sales tax allocations
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.3 billion in local sales tax allocations for May, 4.5% more than in May 2024. The City of Whitney's May allocation was $94,826, up 5.70% compared to last May. Year to date, the city has taken in $429,751, up 8.21% from … Continue reading Comptroller releases sales tax allocations
Easter BBQ, egg hunt set at area VFD
Steele Creek Acres Volunteer Fire Department will host an Easter "Eggstravaganza" Saturday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be barbecue, games, an egg hunt for kids, arts and crafts for all ages and a silent auction. As a fundraiser, the department will be selling brisket plates for $15. Plates include baked … Continue reading Easter BBQ, egg hunt set at area VFD
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