Dylan Hancock Dylan Hancock, an Aquilla resident, will compete at the 12th annual American Rodeo Championship Weekend presented by Teton Ridge Friday, April 11, and Saturday, April 12. The 21-year-old placed sixth in the 2024 World Standings and 2024 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Standings. Hancock is currently ranked 17th in the world in tie-down roping. … Continue reading Aquilla resident to compete in national rodeo
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Auditor presents county’s 2023 report
The Hill County Commissioners Court heard a report on the county's fiscal year 2023 audit during a meeting held Tuesday, March 25. Patillo, Brown and Hill presented the outside audit, which covered the fiscal year ending in September 2023. The firm issued a clean opinion, though there was one finding related to grant reporting deadlines. … Continue reading Auditor presents county’s 2023 report
City Council to meet in special session Thurs.
The Whitney City Council will meet in a special session Thursday, April 3, at 6 p.m. The council will consider a development agreement between the city and Baker Opportunity Properties for approximately 58 acres of land to become the Lakewood Acres Subdivision in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. A variance to the city’s sign regulations will … Continue reading City Council to meet in special session Thurs.
Bosque County feral hog class set for April 11
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Bosque County will offer a one-hour course regarding feral hog abatement beginning at noon Friday, April 11. The $10 course is required in order to be eligible for the county's feral hog bounty program, designed to help control the population of the dangerous animals. Participants must also be … Continue reading Bosque County feral hog class set for April 11
ESD 2 approves meeting with City of Whitney
The Hill County Emergency Services District 2 Board of Commissioners met in regular session Thursday, March 20, and voted to open a dialogue with the City of Whitney to explore interest in incorporating the city into the district. Assistant Secretary Alan Nisbet said that he had previously discussed the prospect of incorporating Whitney into the … Continue reading ESD 2 approves meeting with City of Whitney
Annual Bosque Arts Center Big Event underway
Spring brings the annual Big Event fundraiser at the Bosque Arts Center in Clifton, “Shaken, Not Stirred." The event began with an online "e-BAC" auction Thursday, March 27, and will run through April 3, to be followed by the Big Event weekend April 4-5. The e-BAC includes an assortment of art, photography, limited ticket events … Continue reading Annual Bosque Arts Center Big Event underway
City council reviews proposed simplified permitting process
A city committee has been working to simplify Whitney's permitting process. The goal is to help residents and staff easily determine whether work requires a permit and to create an appeals process if a citizen disagrees with the clerk's decision. The image above depicts the type of flow chart that will help a resident determine … Continue reading City council reviews proposed simplified permitting process
Outlet mall demolition set ahead of new development
The City of Hillsboro is moving forward with plans to redevelop the outlet mall property and has scheduled demolition of about 75 percent of the current site in May. Hillsboro City Manager Megan Henderson provided an update to the city council during a Tuesday, March 18, meeting. Henderson said that Glaser Retail Partners continues to … Continue reading Outlet mall demolition set ahead of new development
One fatality reported after Whitney mobile home fire
The State Fire Marshal's Office and Hill County Sheriff's Office are conducting an investigation to determine the cause of a fire that claimed the life of one individual early Friday, March 21. Neighbors reported hearing an explosion and saw the double-wide mobile home in the 200 block of HCR 2109 engulfed in flames at approximately … Continue reading One fatality reported after Whitney mobile home fire
Registration deadline nears for May election voters
The deadline for those not currently registered to vote to register and be eligible to vote in Saturday, May 3, elections is Thursday, April 3. Texas law requires eligible voters to register by the 30th day before Election Day.Voter registration in Texas is county-based, so anyone with questions can contact the Hill County Elections Administration … Continue reading Registration deadline nears for May election voters
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