The Whitney City Council approved hiring a new police officer and discussed grants the fire department received for new trucks during a special meeting Thursday, June 4. At the recommendation of Police Chief Joshua Scholes, the council voted to hire Joshua Presley, who previously worked as an officer in Maypearl and Red Oak. Prior to … Continue reading Council hires officer, discusses VFD grants
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‘Smash & Dash’ vendor deadline is June 15
Whitney Fire Rescue will continue accepting vendor applications for its first annual Smash and Dash event through Monday, June 15. The downtown event, which includes a 5K, barbecue, kids' activities and vehicle demolition experience, will be held Saturday, June 27. The department is also accepting entrants for the 5K run, which will begin at 8 … Continue reading ‘Smash & Dash’ vendor deadline is June 15
Developer sues over data center moratorium
A data center developer filed a lawsuit Wednesday, May 27, against Hill County and the three members of the commissioners court who recently voted to enact a one-year data center moratorium. In the lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, RCM Hill, LLC outlined its complaint against the … Continue reading Developer sues over data center moratorium
Pct. 4 commissioner runoff, statewide races decided
The race for Hill County Precinct 4 commissioner ended Tuesday, May 26, with Allan Awtrey defeating David Gelsthorpe in the Republican primary runoff. Awtrey won about 73% of the Precinct 4 vote and will have a clear path to taking office next year with no Democratic challenger in November. He will replace Commissioner Martin Lake, … Continue reading Pct. 4 commissioner runoff, statewide races decided
Precinct 3 commissioner’s resignation on court agenda
The Hill County Commissioners Court will meet in a special session at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, June 4, to discuss the resignation of a commissioner and ongoing data center litigation. The court is expected to accept the resignation of Precinct 3 Commissioner Scotty Hawkins. The commissioner is in the middle of his term, with the Precinct … Continue reading Precinct 3 commissioner’s resignation on court agenda
Court hears moratorium feedback in regular session
The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a regular session Tuesday, May 26, and continued to hear public comment on large-scale development in Hill County prior to discussing regular county business. Several residents spoke during open forum about transparency, public safety and the county’s handling of industrial development projects, particularly ongoing discussions surrounding the data … Continue reading Court hears moratorium feedback in regular session
Whitney High School to present 86 diplomas Friday
The Whitney High School Class of 2026 will walk the stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 29, at Wildcat Stadium. There are 86 graduates this year, with Valedictorian McKenna Lynn Driessner and Salutatorian Eliyah Grace Hughes at the top of the class. Valedictorian McKenna Lynn Driessner Driessner is the daughter of Chad and Tierni Driessner … Continue reading Whitney High School to present 86 diplomas Friday
Council reorganized following election
The Whitney City Council welcomed new and returning members during its regular monthly meeting held Thursday, May 21. Jason Sneed, who received the majority of the vote in the recent city election, received his certification of election and took his seat at the table. Vicki Wilson and Cheryl Taylor-West also started new terms on the … Continue reading Council reorganized following election
Sen. Birdwell confirmed by US Senate
State Senator Brian Birdwell (R-Granbury) was confirmed by the U.S. Senate last week as assistant secretary of war for sustainment. Birdwell was nominated to serve as an assistant secretary of defense by President Donald Trump last year.In an announcement Monday, May 18, Birdwell said that he is in the final period of his service to … Continue reading Sen. Birdwell confirmed by US Senate
Central Texas Cattle Stocker program set
The McLennan County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, in partnership with area beef and forage committees in Bell, Bosque, Coryell, Falls, Hill, Limestone and McLennan counties, will host the 16th Annual Central Texas Stocker Cattle Program Wednesday, June 24, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The morning will start with a breakfast provided by AgTrust … Continue reading Central Texas Cattle Stocker program set
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