Registration for the Creative Arts Division of the 2026 Hill County Fair will be open online from Monday, December 15, through Wednesday, December 31. The fair is scheduled to run from check-in on Sunday, January 11, through Saturday, January 17, at the Hill County Fairgrounds in Hillsboro. All creative arts items must be registered at … Continue reading Hill County Fair creative arts registration now open online
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Comptroller releases Dec. sales tax
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced last week that he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for December, 7.5% more than in December 2024. Locally, Hill County's December allocation came to $362,813, down just under 1% compared to last December. Year-to-date allocations have totaled … Continue reading Comptroller releases Dec. sales tax
Grinch Fest, parade downtown Saturday
Downtown Whitney will be filled with Christmas activity Saturday, December 13 as the Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Grinch Fest, culminating in the evening's Christmas parade and tree lighting. The day will begin with the Grinch Gallop 5k at 8 a.m. The run will start at Whitney Elementary School and end at … Continue reading Grinch Fest, parade downtown Saturday
No major injuries after Whitney ISD bus accident
A Whitney ISD school bus carrying students slid off the roadway into a ditch on HCR 1240 Wednesday afternoon, December 3. The incident was reported at 4:24 p.m., with multiple agencies responding to the scene. The district reported that the bus was carrying elementary and intermediate school children. Superintendent Todd Southard said that those on … Continue reading No major injuries after Whitney ISD bus accident
Wreath-laying ceremony Sat. at cemetery
The public is invited to a wreath-laying ceremony as this year's Wreaths Across America event is held at Whitney Memorial Park Saturday, December 13, at 10 a.m. Wreaths Across America is a non-profit organization founded in 2007 to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery begun by Maine wreath maker Morrill … Continue reading Wreath-laying ceremony Sat. at cemetery
County Line Cruisers taking toy donations
The County Line Cruisers will host their 10th annual Santa's Rod Run this year, delivering presents to local children. Toy donations will be accepted until Saturday, December 13, at Pat's Automotive, 4501 FM 933 in Whitney. Collected toys will be distributed before Christmas to children in Whitney, Blum, Kopperl and Aquilla. Anyone with questions in … Continue reading County Line Cruisers taking toy donations
Primary candidate filing deadline Dec. 8
Candidates seeking the nomination of the local Republican or Democratic parties ahead of next year's general election can file for primaries until 6 p.m. Monday, December 8. Hill County offices up for election next year, and the current officeholders, include: District Judge (Justin Lewis), County Judge (Shane Brassell), County Court at Law Judge (Matt Crain), … Continue reading Primary candidate filing deadline Dec. 8
Man dies after shootout with HCSO deputies
A shootout with authorities ended in the death of a male subject north of Hillsboro Monday, November 24. The Hill County Sheriff's Office reported that deputies were conducting a welfare check on an individual in the 400 block of HCR 4243 when a man armed with a handgun confronted them at the door. The individual … Continue reading Man dies after shootout with HCSO deputies
Whitney battles weather, slips to Pottsboro
A pack of Wildcats swarms and attacks a Pottsboro Cardinal during Friday’s playoff battle in Melissa. The Whitney defense held strong against Pottsboro, stuffing the running game and producing key stops to give the Wildcats a chance for a comeback. (Brittany Hamilton photo) Whitney’s spirited playoff run came to an end early Saturday morning after … Continue reading Whitney battles weather, slips to Pottsboro
Council sets hearing on annexation request
The Whitney City Council discussed the annexation of approximately 57 acres that is being developed by Baker Opportunity Properties during a meeting held Thursday, November 20. The gated community, located generally west of State Highway 22 and Farm Road 933, will include land behind Tres Hermanos and Allsup’s, with entrances off of Colorado Street and … Continue reading Council sets hearing on annexation request
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