The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a regular session Tuesday, August 13, and proposed elected officials' salaries as the annual work of finalizing the county budget continues. The proposed salaries reflect a 3.2% increase based on the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment and is the same increase proposed for other county employees this year.During budget … Continue reading Commissioners approve pay proposals
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Whitney Animal Control seeks help from community
Drew (Johnathan) Youngblood has received his Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Code Enforcement License and his Animal Control License from the Texas Department of State Health Services. A growing public health concern has brought the community together to address the pressing need for animal control in Whitney. The decision to establish an animal control … Continue reading Whitney Animal Control seeks help from community
County judge proposes budget, commissioners hold hearings
The Hill County Commissioners Court held budget hearings last week after County Judge Justin Lewis proposed a budget that he said provides tangible benefits to the community while adhering to budgetary principles. The proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1 was filed by the judge Friday, August 2. He worked with Auditor Susan … Continue reading County judge proposes budget, commissioners hold hearings
Whitney City Council to meet in August session Thursday
The Whitney City Council will meet in a regular session Thursday, August 15, at 6 p.m.The council is expected to propose a tax rate for the coming year and set a public hearing, if necessary. Engineering of the new wastewater treatment plant with Clark Associates is on the agenda for discussion. The council will consider … Continue reading Whitney City Council to meet in August session Thursday
Dorothy Gaines Foundation accepting grant applications
The Board of Directors of the Dorothy Gaines Foundation is now accepting grant applications for 2024. The Dorothy Gaines Foundation was established in 2003 by Dorothy Gaines as a private foundation with the primary purpose to promote the quality of life in Hill and Tarrant counties. Application for grants to be awarded must be received … Continue reading Dorothy Gaines Foundation accepting grant applications
Candidate filing period open for Nov. city, school elections
The candidate filing period for cities and schools holding elections in November will continue through Monday, August 19. In our area, Aquilla Independent School District and the City of Blum hold elections in November, while others hold elections in May. The City of Blum will have three council positions available, with the terms of Brandon … Continue reading Candidate filing period open for Nov. city, school elections
Commissioners Court holds regular session
The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a regular session Tuesday, August 6, to consider routine county business prior to beginning budget hearings with county officials.The court approved opening a non-interest bearing account with Wells Fargo and Midpoint Solar as part of the road usage agreement between the county and solar company. The account will … Continue reading Commissioners Court holds regular session
State comptroller distributes monthly sales tax revenue
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced last week that he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for August, 0.3% less than in August 2023. Hill County's net payment this period was $398,358, up 5.47% from August of last year. Year to date, the county's allocations … Continue reading State comptroller distributes monthly sales tax revenue
City ordinance addresses trees, bushes
The Whitney City Council recently approved an ordinance to address trees, bushes and other vegetation in streets and rights-of-way in the city. The council's action, taken at a July 25 special meeting, amends the Code of Ordinances relating to "offenses and nuisances" to include a section regarding property owner maintenance of public rights-of way. The … Continue reading City ordinance addresses trees, bushes
Hill County Hiring Fair Thursday
Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas, in collaboration with the Hillsboro Economic Development Corporation and the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce, is hosting the Hill County Hiring Fair Thursday, August 8, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Historic City Hall in Hillsboro. Over 25 local businesses are set to participate, offering hundreds of job … Continue reading Hill County Hiring Fair Thursday
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