The Hill County Commissioners Court enacted a 30-day burn ban Tuesday, October 14, as dry conditions persisted in the county. Emergency Management Coordinator Chris Jackson told the court that the Keetch-Byram Drought Index had reached 624 as the week began, higher than the 575 that indicates drought conditions. The drought index ranges from 0 to … Continue reading Hill Co. commissioners enact 30-day burn ban
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Early voting to begin Monday
Early voting in local elections and on statewide constitutional amendment proposals will begin Monday, October 20. Early voting will wrap up Friday, October 31, before the Tuesday, November 4, election date. Those planning elections locally include Aquilla ISD and Hill County Emergency Services District (ESD) 1. Other local entities normally hold elections in May or … Continue reading Early voting to begin Monday
City Council to meet in Oct. session
The Whitney City Council will meet in its regular monthly session at 6 p.m. Thursday, October 16. The council will select planning and administration service providers for Resilient Communities Program grant funding administered by the Texas General Land Office. A 5.05% price increase from Republic Services is on the agenda for consideration. A citizen's agenda … Continue reading City Council to meet in Oct. session
WHS student selected to participate in Navy parade
Raley Seale Whitney High School sophomore Raley Seale was one of 60 female cadets selected to lead the United States Navy's 250th Homecoming Parade Monday, October 13, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Seale is a member of the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps and joined 200 total cadets who were selected for the honor of being … Continue reading WHS student selected to participate in Navy parade
Wildcats stun Grandview, open district play with statement win
Pictured is senior Jontae Johnson, who continued to contribute to the team's success as they defeated Grandview Friday night. For the first time since 2019, the Whitney Wildcats got the best of their district nemesis — and they did it in convincing fashion. Behind a lights-out defense and an all-star performance from Kobe Haynes at … Continue reading Wildcats stun Grandview, open district play with statement win
Commissioners approve HCSO vehicle purchases
The Hill County Commissioners Court approved vehicle purchases for the sheriff's office and issued a proclamation recognizing 4-H Week in Hill County during a meeting held Tuesday, September 30. Hill County Sheriff Hunter Barnes presented information to the court showing that his administration has managed to save $717,000 in its budget since taking office this … Continue reading Commissioners approve HCSO vehicle purchases
ESD 1 seeks voter approval for sales tax, new tax ceiling
Hill County Emergency Services District (ESD) 1 has called an election for November to ask the public to raise its property tax ceiling and authorize the collection of sales tax.Voter approval would not result in any immediate property tax increase for district residents, but it would give ESD 1 options as the county grows and … Continue reading ESD 1 seeks voter approval for sales tax, new tax ceiling
50th annual Pioneer Days Saturday
The Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce will present the 50th annual Pioneer Days festival Saturday, October 4, in downtown Whitney. Visitors and residents will gather downtown to enjoy carnival rides, shopping, food vendors, live entertainment and the afternoon’s parade. The fun starts early with the carnival opening to the public along Railroad Avenue Thursday, October … Continue reading 50th annual Pioneer Days Saturday
HCSO mourns passing of former sheriff
Sheriff Brent Button The Hill County Sheriff's Office has announced the death of retired Hill County Sheriff V. Brent Button, who passed away Saturday, September 20, at the age of 82 in Hillsboro. Sheriff Button began his service as a Hill County sheriff's deputy in 1978 under former Sheriff Ray Pettit. He began serving as … Continue reading HCSO mourns passing of former sheriff
HCSO to launch public information app
The Hill County Commissioners Court heard from Sheriff Hunter Barnes about a public information portal that is expected to go live in Hill County in the coming weeks during a regular meeting held Tuesday, September 23. Sheriff Barnes presented information about the SheriffApp, which Barnes said will be accessible from any smart phone and will … Continue reading HCSO to launch public information app
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