Hill County elected officials and department heads presented funding requests for their departments when the Hill County Commissioners Court held budget workshops Monday, July 21, and Tuesday, July 22. Commissioners heard many of the usual requests for budget adjustments based on increased costs or workloads, but the discussions led to a few broader conversations about … Continue reading Department heads present county budget requests
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Court meets amid ongoing budget work
The Hill County Commissioners Court met Tuesday, July 22, to address regular county business in between budget hearings that were held last week. In open forum, Denise Zamora of Whitney spoke to the court about the need to address dumped and stray animals in the county. She said that she no longer supports using taxpayer … Continue reading Court meets amid ongoing budget work
Smith Foundation taking annual grant applications
The board of directors of the George G. and Alva Hudson Smith Foundation has announced the opening of the 2025 grant application process. Applications for grants to be awarded this year must be received on or before September 1. Grant awards will be announced in October. Applicants can access grant information and required supporting documents … Continue reading Smith Foundation taking annual grant applications
Commissioners accept bid for reconstruction of HCR 1240
An agreement between the City of Whitney and Hill County to reconstruct HCR 1240 was finalized with the Hill County Commissioners Court accepting a bid in a special session last week. The county will contract with JDR Excavation on the project, which will reshape and improve the road to better serve Whitney middle and high … Continue reading Commissioners accept bid for reconstruction of HCR 1240
Lake Whitney on 2026 Bass Pro Tour schedule
Major League Fishing recently announced the 2026 Bass Pro Tour schedule, which will bring the sport’s premier professional bass fishing circuit to Lake Whitney. Featuring a roster of 51 pros, the 2026 season will spotlight some of the country’s most diverse fisheries and record-setting payouts as the field competes for Fishing Clash Angler of the … Continue reading Lake Whitney on 2026 Bass Pro Tour schedule
Suspicious package leads to evacuation of courthouse
The McLennan County Bomb Squad responded to the Hill County Courthouse last week after an individual in an unmarked vehicle left a package on the east steps of the building. The contents were found to be harmless, and authorities said that the delivery was intended for another address. A package delivered to the wrong address … Continue reading Suspicious package leads to evacuation of courthouse
City council to meet in July session Thursday
The Whitney City Council will meet in its monthly session Thursday, July 24, at 6 p.m. This month's meeting was moved from its usual date on the third Thursday of the month.The council will hear a presentation from Greg Brown of E-Volve Energy on long-term energy rates for the city. A citizen's agenda item request … Continue reading City council to meet in July session Thursday
Candidate filing period opens for cities, schools
The filing period for cities and schools holding elections in November officially opened Saturday, July 19, and will continue through Monday, August 18. Local entities that have announced November elections include Aquilla ISD and the City of Blum. Others in our area normally hold elections in May. Aquilla ISD will have the school board seats … Continue reading Candidate filing period opens for cities, schools
Hill, Bosque county volunteers join recovery effort after flood
Hill County Sheriff Hunter Barnes and County Judge Shane Brassell (pictured at left) gathered with the local task force before daybreak Tuesday, July 8, as they prepared to depart for Williamson County. Hill and Bosque county residents joined ongoing search efforts last week after the recent flooding that devastated the Texas Hill Country, leading to … Continue reading Hill, Bosque county volunteers join recovery effort after flood
Commissioners approve lawsuit over construction
The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a regular session Tuesday, July 8, and voted to pursue litigation over the construction of the Hill County AgriLife Extension building.The court convened in closed session for legal consultation before voting when open session resumed to file a lawsuit against ICE Construction, LLC, citing faulty construction of the … Continue reading Commissioners approve lawsuit over construction
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