Wildcats of the Week

September 8, 2022 Every week, each teacher at Whitney Elementary School selects a student from their class who exhibits outstanding Wildcat behavior in the classroom, in the school hallways and in their specials classes. Wildcats of the Week gain certain privileges in class, such as being the teacher's helper, being the line leader and even … Continue reading Wildcats of the Week

Hill County Retired Teachers to meet

September 7, 2022 The Hill County Retired Teachers Association invites the public to join them Tuesday, September 13, at 10 a.m. in the Bob Bullock Room of the Hill College cafeteria. Yearbooks will be distributed and a brief business meeting will update the group on plans for the coming year. Dr. Thomas Mills, the new … Continue reading Hill County Retired Teachers to meet

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Whitney ISD continues to focus on safety with school year underway

Reporter: Ellie Mahan September 1, 2022 Following the recent tragedy of the school shooting in Uvalde, superintendents across Hill County met with county officials and local law enforcement agencies in June to discuss updated security measures that will be taken during the 2022-2023 school year. To ensure that the Texas Education Agency school safety requirements … Continue reading Whitney ISD continues to focus on safety with school year underway

Troy escapes Whitney’s comeback

Sports writer: Brent Cook September 1, 2022 Battle of Hill County set for Friday night at Wildcat Stadium… Whitney’s Jordan Johnson sprints down the sideline in the season opener against Troy. The speedy junior receiver grabbed seven catches and raced to 152 yards on the night. With a new head coach, the Whitney Wildcats faced … Continue reading Troy escapes Whitney’s comeback

Hill County commissioners support Foreign Trade Zone

Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 1, 2022 The Hill County Commissioners Court voted to support the creation of a foreign trade zone (FTZ) in Hillsboro and approved a plan to place school resource officers in two local school districts at a meeting held Tuesday, August 23. Hillsboro Community and Economic Development Director Art Mann and consultant … Continue reading Hill County commissioners support Foreign Trade Zone

WHS Class of 2023 excels on STAAR test

September 1, 2022 The Whitney High School Class of 2023 made “history” this past spring with its excellent U.S. history scores. At the start of the year, these juniors set a STAAR goal and decided to conquer it. With the state average meeting the “approaches” level coming in at 89%, this group of students far … Continue reading WHS Class of 2023 excels on STAAR test

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Council proposes tax rate, sets September 8 public hearing

Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 25, 2022 The Whitney City Council proposed the city's tax rate for the coming fiscal year, approved the final plat for the new Allsup's convenience store and made decisions about how to spend American Rescue Plan funds during a regular meeting held Thursday, August 18. The council proposed leaving the tax … Continue reading Council proposes tax rate, sets September 8 public hearing

Public hearing planned on proposed Hill County tax rate

Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 25, 2022 The Hill County Commissioners Court recently held a series of meetings leading up to the annual process of adopting a budget, and a tax rate was proposed Tuesday morning, August 16. The proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1 was prepared by County Judge Justin Lewis and … Continue reading Public hearing planned on proposed Hill County tax rate