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 November, 1.1% more than in November 2023. The City of Whitney's November payment totaled $90,573, up just over 1% from last November, and the year-to-date amount was reported … Continue reading Comptroller issues sales tax allocations
Tag: Bosque County
BCSO working to ID remains found at dam
The Bosque County Sheriff's Office reported last week that investigators are awaiting the identification of human remains that were discovered near the Whitney Dam Monday, September 16. BCSO announced that Corps of Engineers employees located what they believed to be a human bone near the base of a cliff where the Whitney Dam meets ground … Continue reading BCSO working to ID remains found at dam
Jobless rate at 4.2% in Hill County
Hill County's unemployment rate was reported at 4.2% in August data released by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) last week. The August numbers show Hill County with 773 unemployed individuals out of a total civilian labor force of 17,573. This is a slight increase over July's 4.1% unemployment rate and the rate from one year … Continue reading Jobless rate at 4.2% in Hill County
DPS reminding Texans of 2025 inspection changes
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans of upcoming changes to the state’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program that will eliminate most vehicle safety inspections. House Bill 3297, which was passed by the 88th Legislature and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott in 2023, abolishes the Vehicle Safety Inspection Program for non-commercial vehicles. … Continue reading DPS reminding Texans of 2025 inspection changes
Lakeside VFD to host dinner September 14
The Lakeside Village Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will host a barbecue stuffed baked potato dinner Saturday, September 14, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. The dinner will be at the Lakeside Village VFD Fire Hall, located at 136 CR 1275. The menu will consist of a pulled pork stuffed baked potato, cole slaw, dinner roll, … Continue reading Lakeside VFD to host dinner September 14
Statler Brother tenor to headline Troubadour
Jimmy Fortune will headline the Texas Troubadour Songwriter Contest at the Bosque Arts Center in Clifton in October. The entry deadline for the Texas Troubadour Songwriter Classic at the Bosque Arts Center is Tuesday, August 20. Jimmy Fortune of Statler Brothers fame will serve as headliner and judge for the 2024 songwriter competition, which awards … Continue reading Statler Brother tenor to headline Troubadour
Candidate filing period open for Nov. city, school elections
The candidate filing period for cities and schools holding elections in November will continue through Monday, August 19. In our area, Aquilla Independent School District and the City of Blum hold elections in November, while others hold elections in May. The City of Blum will have three council positions available, with the terms of Brandon … Continue reading Candidate filing period open for Nov. city, school elections
State comptroller distributes monthly sales tax revenue
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 August, 0.3% less than in August 2023. Hill County's net payment this period was $398,358, up 5.47% from August of last year. Year to date, the county's allocations … Continue reading State comptroller distributes monthly sales tax revenue
Local, state disasters declared after storms
Disasters were declared by state and local officials after heavy rainfall that began Friday, April 26, caused flooding throughout the area. Governor Greg Abbott declared a disaster in 29 counties, including Hill County, Tuesday, April 30. On Thursday, May 2, he expanded that to include another 59 at-risk counties, including Bosque. "For Texans in at-risk … Continue reading Local, state disasters declared after storms
Hill, Bosque county March unemployment rates down
Hill and Bosque county March unemployment rates were down from both the previous month and the March 2023 rates, according to data released by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) last week. In March, there were 731 unemployed individuals out of a total Hill County civilian labor force of 18,136, for an unemployment rate of 4.0%. … Continue reading Hill, Bosque county March unemployment rates down
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