Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 27, 2023 The Whitney City Council discussed animal control options in the city during a regular meeting held Thursday, September 21. City Operations Director Billy Pribble asked the council to provide guidance as staff investigates the city's options for addressing the issue of stray dogs and cats. Two options were presented, … Continue reading Council considers options for animal control in city
Tag: City of Whitney
City of Whitney notifies public of future code enforcement activity
September 14, 2023 In response to citizen complaints, code enforcement for the City of Whitney will become active, and the code enforcement team will focus on a few specific streets at a time. Chad Avenue, Dee Avenue, Pick Avenue, Katy Avenue, Dwayne Circle and Texas Street will be the starting area of Whitney's proactive city-wide … Continue reading City of Whitney notifies public of future code enforcement activity
New features to be rolled out with water meter upgrade
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 6, 2023 The City of Whitney is preparing to install new water meters throughout the city in an effort to replace outdated meters and allow citizens to reap the benefits of new technology. Many of the city’s current meters are past their expected lifespan, and old meters are known to have … Continue reading New features to be rolled out with water meter upgrade
Whitney sales tax revenue rises 11% over last August
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 17, 2023 Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced recently that he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for August, 2.8 percent more than in August 2022. Locally, the City of Whitney's August allocation came to $97,399, up 11% from the same … Continue reading Whitney sales tax revenue rises 11% over last August
Mayor Janice Sanders shares her initiatives for the city
Reporter: Ellie Mahan July 12, 2023 Janice Sanders officially began serving as Whitney’s mayor Thursday, May 11. She has been settling into her role, and she recently discussed the first steps she has taken as Whitney mayor with The Lakelander Newspaper. Sanders said her favorite aspect of the position so far is the people she … Continue reading Mayor Janice Sanders shares her initiatives for the city
Comptroller releases June sales tax data
Editor: Shannon Cottongame June 14, 2023 Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced last week that he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.03 billion in local sales tax allocations for June, 2% more than in June 2022. Locally, the City of Whitney’s June rebate was $82,946, up 26% from last June. For … Continue reading Comptroller releases June sales tax data
Sanders comes out ahead in Whitney mayor race
Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 10, 2023 When the votes were tallied Saturday, May 6, it appeared that Janice Sanders would be Whitney's next mayor and A.J. Marino and Nicole Corson had secured school board seats. The vote tally was unofficial until canvassed by the Whitney City Council and Whitney ISD Board of Trustees, and the … Continue reading Sanders comes out ahead in Whitney mayor race
Election Saturday for City of Whitney, Whitney ISD
Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 3, 2023 Whitney voters will decide their next mayor and two school board seats in an election scheduled for Saturday, May 6. Voters in Covington and Blum will also have decisions to make on election day. For Whitney city and school voters, election day voting will be conducted from 7 a.m. … Continue reading Election Saturday for City of Whitney, Whitney ISD
Early voting underway this week for cities, schools
April 26, 2023 Early voting began Monday, April 24, as schools and cities in the area plan elections for the Saturday, May 6, uniform election date. Both the City of Whitney and Whitney Independent School District will need elections. Whitney Mayor Jerry Barker filed to keep his seat, and he will be challenged by Janice … Continue reading Early voting underway this week for cities, schools
Early voting in May election to begin Monday
April 19, 2023 Early voting will begin Monday, April 24, as schools and cities in the area plan elections for the Saturday, May 6, uniform election date. Both the City of Whitney and Whitney Independent School District will need elections. Whitney Mayor Jerry Barker filed to keep his seat, and he will be challenged by … Continue reading Early voting in May election to begin Monday
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