The Hill County jail was listed as non-compliant by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) last week after a recent inspection. Chief Deputy Scott Robinson said last week that the majority of issues found during the inspection have been corrected. According to TCJS documents, five minimum standards were violated in the most recent inspection. … Continue reading SO says most issues fixed after recent jail inspection
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State Park day passes for eclipse available March 8
Texas State Park day pass reservations for April 8 will open at 8 a.m. Friday, March 8. Those hoping to view the total eclipse from a state park location can call the Texas State Parks Reservations Center at 512-389-8900 or visit tpwd.texas.gov/stateparks/reservations for all parks except Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Reservations for Enchanted Rock … Continue reading State Park day passes for eclipse available March 8
City to host meeting on solar eclipse
The City of Whitney will host its second public meeting on the April 8 total solar eclipse Thursday, March 7, at 7 p.m. The city especially encourages business owners and managers to attend this meeting to discuss strategies for the expected influx of visitors April 5-April 8. The meeting will be held in the Lake … Continue reading City to host meeting on solar eclipse
German students win at state competition
Pictured are members of the Whitney High School German Club's Upper Level Puppet Show team, which took first place at the Texas State German Contest. Pictured (l-r) are: Syvana Hill (Kasper), Fabio Garcia (Seppl), William Shelton (der Teufel), Dariana Contreras (die arme Gretel) and Linsey Bledsoe (die Waldfee). Whitney High School (WHS) German students traveled … Continue reading German students win at state competition
Primary Election Day March 5
Early voting in March Republican and Democratic primary elections continues through Friday, March 1, and Election Day is Tuesday, March 5. There will be several contested races at the county level for Hill and Bosque county residents, along with a number of statewide and federal decisions to make. In Hill County, the winners of races … Continue reading Primary Election Day March 5
Third Hill County Summit features Dr. Ray Perryman
The third annual Hill County Summit, hosted by the Go Hillsboro organization, will feature world-renowned economist Dr. M. Ray Perryman of Waco. His topic will be "Navigating Growth: The Economic Forecast." The free event is scheduled for noon Thursday, April 25, at the Hill College Vara Martin Daniel Performing Arts Center in Hillsboro. A light … Continue reading Third Hill County Summit features Dr. Ray Perryman
LW Chamber taking award nominations
The Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its 69th annual awards banquet to be held Thursday, April 11. Nominations will be accepted for citizen of the year, chamber member of the year, educator of the year, young person of the year and Hall of Fame. Those submitting nominations should provide information … Continue reading LW Chamber taking award nominations
May election needed for council, WISD seats
The candidate filing period for May city and school elections ended Friday, February 16, and both the City of Whitney and Whitney Independent School District will need elections to determine council and board seats. For the City of Whitney, the terms of council members Aimee Boswell, Martis Ward and Valery Peacock are expiring this year. … Continue reading May election needed for council, WISD seats
Commissioners Court pursues museum repairs
The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a regular session Tuesday, February 13, and reviewed bids for foundation repairs at the Hill County Cell Block Museum and roof repairs at the Hill County Support Services Building. The Cell Block Museum Board of Directors has been working with consultants to develop a plan to reopen the … Continue reading Commissioners Court pursues museum repairs
City forms committee to improve permit process
The Whitney City Council held its monthly meeting Thursday, February 15, and voted to establish a permit committee to restructure the city's permitting process. Operations Director Billy Pribble said that the city needs to create a more efficient permitting process, as the current procedures are confusing for both residents and employees. Pribble said that he … Continue reading City forms committee to improve permit process
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