Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 24, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court proposed a tax rate during a special meeting held Tuesday, August 15, as work continues to fine-tune the budget for the fiscal year that begins October 1. The total county tax rate is comprised of two rates: the general fund rate, which is used … Continue reading County proposes tax rate as budget work continues
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Local reveals treasures in ‘green building’
Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 24, 2023 Frank Wade's 13,000-square-foot green metal building in Whitney is filled with a collection of antique items, including more than 15 cars. Wade is pictured above in front of his oldest car, a 1929 Model A Roadster pickup. A stone depicting a Baylor Bear adorns the green metal building located … Continue reading Local reveals treasures in ‘green building’
County approves tax abatement for large solar project near Abbott
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 17, 2023 Road use agreement adds new requirements… The Hill County Commissioners Court approved a tax abatement agreement with Ash Creek Solar for its solar project near Abbott at a regular meeting held Tuesday, August 8. Documents filed with the county show the company planning to lease about 2,800 acres for … Continue reading County approves tax abatement for large solar project near Abbott
Local Community Resource Coordination Group to meet
Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 17, 2023 Hill County's Community Resource Coordination Group (CRCG)will hold its first meeting with Tina Bow as the new chair of the organization at 1 p.m. Thursday, August 17, at First Baptist Church Hillsboro, located at 300 East Franklin Street. The Hill County CRCG has been in operation for the past … Continue reading Local Community Resource Coordination Group to meet
Planning underway in county seat for 2024 total solar eclipse crowd
Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 17, 2023 Larry Smith, a retired national park ranger and astronomer from Whitney, kicked off a town hall meeting in Hillsboro last week by explaining the science behind a total solar eclipse. During the eclipse, the moon will pass between the sun and the earth. The area will see the effects … Continue reading Planning underway in county seat for 2024 total solar eclipse crowd
Whitney sales tax revenue rises 11% over last August
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 17, 2023 Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced recently that he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for August, 2.8 percent more than in August 2022. Locally, the City of Whitney's August allocation came to $97,399, up 11% from the same … Continue reading Whitney sales tax revenue rises 11% over last August
Back-to-school sales tax holiday August 11-13
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 11, 2023 Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers that they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 11-13. State law exempts sales tax on qualified items — such as clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks — … Continue reading Back-to-school sales tax holiday August 11-13
Whitney PD makes arrests after burglary
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 11, 2023 The Whitney Police Department took two suspects into custody after a chase Tuesday, August 1. According to reports, officers were dispatched to Pit Stop convenience store at 209 North Bosque Street in reference to a possible break-in. An officer arrived on scene and reportedly saw a subject running from … Continue reading Whitney PD makes arrests after burglary
WMS principal moves to high school campus
Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 11, 2023 WHS Principal Kendra Hensley Whitney Independent School District recently announced changes to its administration team. Former Whitney Middle School Principal Kendra Hensley will now serve as high school principal, and newcomer Jaime Velasco will fill the spot of middle school principal. Hensley, who served as the middle school principal … Continue reading WMS principal moves to high school campus
City Council names interim police chief
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 3, 2023 Interim Police Chief Kyle Nevil The Whitney City Council met in a special session Thursday, July 27, and appointed an interim police chief after accepting the resignation of Chief Kevin Hughes. After formally accepting Hughes’ resignation, the council convened in closed session for discussion before appointing Kyle Nevil to … Continue reading City Council names interim police chief
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