The voter registration deadline for new voters planning to cast a ballot on the November 5 election date is Monday, October 7. Texas law requires eligible voters to register by the 30th day before election day. To confirm voter registration status, Texans can visit the Texas Secretary of State’s "Am I Registered?" portal, which allows … Continue reading Registration deadline for voters Oct. 7
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Incumbents win new terms
It was a good night for incumbents when the votes were tallied in Whitney city and school elections Saturday, May 4. Aquilla ISD voters approved a bond proposal for instructional upgrades but narrowly struck down an athletics package. Incumbents Aimee Boswell and Valery Peacock were reelected to the Whitney City Council with 43 votes each, … Continue reading Incumbents win new terms
City, School elections Saturday
Whitney and Aquilla area voters will head to the polls Saturday, May 4, to decide city and school races. The City of Whitney and Whitney Independent School District will hold a joint election, and voting for both will be at the Whitney ISD Administration Building, located at 305 South San Jacinto Street in Whitney. The … Continue reading City, School elections Saturday
Barnes wins sheriff’s race, other local offices decided
Local residents went to the polls Tuesday, March 5, to cast ballots in Republican and Democratic primary elections. With most local Republican candidates uncontested in November’s general election, several decisions about who will hold office next year were made at the county level. In one of the most watched races locally, Hunter Barnes won the … Continue reading Barnes wins sheriff’s race, other local offices decided
Primary Election Day March 5
Early voting in March Republican and Democratic primary elections continues through Friday, March 1, and Election Day is Tuesday, March 5. There will be several contested races at the county level for Hill and Bosque county residents, along with a number of statewide and federal decisions to make. In Hill County, the winners of races … Continue reading Primary Election Day March 5
Early voting to begin in primary elections
Early voting in March Republican and Democratic primary elections will begin Tuesday, February 20, and continue through Friday, March 1. There will be several contested races at the county level for Hill and Bosque county residents, along with a number of statewide and federal decisions to make.Most county races will be decided after the primaries … Continue reading Early voting to begin in primary elections
Zach Brown running for Bosque County attorney in primary
Zach Brown has announced that he is running for Bosque County attorney in the March 5 Republican Primary. "Bosque County has given so much to my family over the generations," he said, "and I’m asking that it give me the support of its voters in the upcoming primary." He stated: "I was blessed to attend … Continue reading Zach Brown running for Bosque County attorney in primary
Check voter registration before March primaries
Those who are not registered to vote and would like to cast a ballot in March 5 primary elections must register by Monday, February 5, to be eligible. Voter registration in Texas is handled at the county level, and voters in Hill County can contact the Hill County Elections Administration Office at 254-582-4072 for more … Continue reading Check voter registration before March primaries
Applications for mail ballots now accepted
With a busy election year ahead, those who meet the state's requirements to vote by mail are reminded that they can now submit their applications for a mail ballot. Texans may request a ballot by mail if they: • will be away from their county on Election Day and during the hours that early voting … Continue reading Applications for mail ballots now accepted
Primary ballots set as filing period ends
There will be several contested races at the county level and beyond after the filing period for March primary elections ended Monday, December 11. Hill County Sheriff Rodney Watson will be challenged in the Republican Primary by Hillsboro resident Hunter Barnes, who is currently a sheriff's deputy in Ellis County.Hill County Tax Assessor-Collector Krystal Hightower … Continue reading Primary ballots set as filing period ends
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