The Whitney City Council accepted the resignation of Police Chief Joshua Scholes during a regular meeting held Thursday, September 18. Scholes began serving as police chief at the beginning of the year when former chief Kyle Nevil left the department to begin serving as Hill County Precinct 1 constable. After a closed session, the council … Continue reading Council accepts police chief’s resignation
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City council reviews proposed simplified permitting process
A city committee has been working to simplify Whitney's permitting process. The goal is to help residents and staff easily determine whether work requires a permit and to create an appeals process if a citizen disagrees with the clerk's decision. The image above depicts the type of flow chart that will help a resident determine … Continue reading City council reviews proposed simplified permitting process
Multiple candidates file for city, school positions
The filing period for city and school candidates ended Friday, February 14, and there will be contested races for both the City of Whitney and Whitney Independent School District.Mayor Janice Sanders filed to retain her seat and will be challenged by Zach Hamlin and Brian Burkhart. Council members Sam Pierce and Jason Ince both filed … Continue reading Multiple candidates file for city, school positions
City Council names interim police chief
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 3, 2023 Interim Police Chief Kyle Nevil The Whitney City Council met in a special session Thursday, July 27, and appointed an interim police chief after accepting the resignation of Chief Kevin Hughes. After formally accepting Hughes’ resignation, the council convened in closed session for discussion before appointing Kyle Nevil to … Continue reading City Council names interim police chief
City Council approves brush pickup contract
Editor: Shannon Cottngame November 2, 2022 The Whitney City Council met in a regular session Tuesday, October 25, after the meeting planned for the previous Thursday evening was canceled and rescheduled. The council approved an agreement with G&B Stump Grinding for brush pickup in the city. Money was set aside in the city’s 2022-23 budget … Continue reading City Council approves brush pickup contract
City Council adopts tax rate,hears property owner requests
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 21, 2022 The Whitney City Council ratified the city's proposed 2022 property tax rate and 2022-23 budget in a meeting held Thursday, September 15. The council also reviewed requests related to proposed and existing developments in the city, along with several other agenda items. The council voted to leave the tax … Continue reading City Council adopts tax rate,hears property owner requests
City Council holds meeting, mayor requests feedback
Editor: Shannon Cottongame July 28, 2021 The Whitney City Council heard monthly reports, received comments from citizens and approved special event permits in a meeting held Monday evening, July 19. At last month's meeting, Mayor Brad Slaten encouraged council members to attend events and be visible to represent the city and visit with the citizens … Continue reading City Council holds meeting, mayor requests feedback
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