Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 3, 2023 The Texas A&M Forest Service and other agencies joined with local volunteer fire departments last week to fight a wildfire that burned 300 acres near Blum. Units fought the fire from the ground and air and were able to keep it within containment lines by the end of the … Continue reading Fire leads to multi-day effort near Blum
Tag: Hill County
Leech selected as assistant superintendent
Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 3, 2023 Assistant Superintendent Amy Leech Whitney ISD recently named Amy Leech, former Whitney High School principal and WHS alumni, as the district’s new assistant superintendent. Leech is in her 23rd year in the field of education. She held the role of WHS principal for seven years, and before that she … Continue reading Leech selected as assistant superintendent
Council names operations director, withdraws from ESD 1 agreement
Editor: Shannon Cottongame July 27, 2023 Billy Pribble was named operations director by the Whitney City Council Thursday, July 20. He is pictured at right being congratulated by Mayor Janice Sanders after the meeting. The Whitney City Council met in a regular session Thursday, July 20, and named Billy Pribble operations director, formally abolished the … Continue reading Council names operations director, withdraws from ESD 1 agreement
WISD board approves pay scale for 23-24 school year
Reporter: Ellie Mahan July 27, 2023 The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees held a special meeting at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 18 to approve the teacher pay scale, stipends and administrator pay scale for the 2023-24 school year. Superintendent John McCullough advised that the raises that were proposed during the June board meeting … Continue reading WISD board approves pay scale for 23-24 school year
Unemployment unchanged in Hill County down in Bosque County
Editor: Shannon Cotttongame July 26, 2023 The Hill County unemployment rate was reported at 4% in June, according to data released by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Friday, July 21. That is the same as one year ago and slightly higher than the May 2023 rate of 3.9%. The June report shows that Hill County … Continue reading Unemployment unchanged in Hill County down in Bosque County
Whitney fire chief releases findings in historic church fire investigation
Reporter: Ellie Mahan July 21, 2023 Based on the ATF investigation Whitney Fire Chief David Gilmore witnessed, the fire department concluded that the fire at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church originated in the flower bed indicated above. More than one year ago, Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church burned down Sunday, May 15, 2022 in a … Continue reading Whitney fire chief releases findings in historic church fire investigation
Smith Foundation taking 2023 grant applications
Editor: Shannon Cottongame July 19, 2023 The Board of Directors of the George G. and Alva Hudson Smith Foundation has announced the opening of the 2023 grant application process. Applications for grants to be awarded this year must be received on or before September 1, 2023. Grant awards will be announced in October 2023. Applicants … Continue reading Smith Foundation taking 2023 grant applications
Hill County commissioners discuss plan to address comp time liability
Editor: Shannon Cottongame July 21, 2023 In a meeting held Tuesday, July 11, the Hill County Commissioners Court began developing a plan to address compensatory time that County Judge Justin Lewis said has gotten out of control. Lewis explained to the court that County Treasurer Rachel Parker had brought the issue to his attention. “We … Continue reading Hill County commissioners discuss plan to address comp time liability
County’s updated Covington Street Annex taking shape
Editor: Shannon Cottongame July 13, 2023 Hill County continues work to decrease its footprint and increase efficiency by consolidating and improving offices. Pictured above, the county annex on Covington Street in Hillsboro is being renovated in phases, and the Hill County Tax Office was scheduled to move into its new office space there this week. … Continue reading County’s updated Covington Street Annex taking shape
Court considers abatement for solar project
Editor: Shannon Cottongame July 13, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a regular session Tuesday, June 27, and approved the creation of a reinvestment zone for a solar project after a public hearing during which there were no comments. Designation of property as a reinvestment zone is a step that must be taken … Continue reading Court considers abatement for solar project
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