Two area ISDs call November bond elections

Among the local elections and statewide constitutional amendment proposals on the November 7 ballot will be two bond elections for Hill County schools. Both Aquilla Independent School District (ISD) and Covington ISD have called bond elections next month. Aquilla is asking voters to approve a plan that would include seven new instructional classrooms, a multi-event … Continue reading Two area ISDs call November bond elections

Smith Foundation taking 2023 grant applications

Editor: Shannon Cottongame July 19, 2023 The Board of Directors of the George G. and Alva Hudson Smith Foundation has announced the opening of the 2023 grant application process. Applications for grants to be awarded this year must be received on or before September 1, 2023. Grant awards will be announced in October 2023. Applicants … Continue reading Smith Foundation taking 2023 grant applications

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

Voters to decide constitutional amendments, AISD bond May 7

Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 5, 2022 Voters will decide the outcome of proposed statewide constitutional amendments, the Aquilla ISD bond proposal and Covington ISD's school board election on the Saturday, May 7, election date. Polling places throughout Hill and Bosque counties will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Locally, polling places include the … Continue reading Voters to decide constitutional amendments, AISD bond May 7

Covington ISD students out this week

Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 26, 2022 Covington Independent School District announced Friday, January 21, that its campuses would be closed Monday, January 24, through Friday, January 28, due to illnesses and staff shortages. The district was already scheduled to be out Thursday and Friday for the county fair. All campus games, competitions and performances are … Continue reading Covington ISD students out this week