The Texas Workforce Commission released August unemployment data last week, showing that both Hill and Bosque county rates increased from July to August. Hill County's August rate was 4.3%, up from the July rate of 3.8% and the same as the August 2024 rate. The August report shows Hill County with 823 unemployed residents out … Continue reading Local August unemployment data released
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Council discusses park grant, drainage plan
The Whitney City Council met in a special session Thursday, July 31, and discussed a grant resolution for a local park project, moved forward with a master drainage plan for the city, heard about a community volunteer initiative and discussed other business. The park project has been an ongoing effort spearheaded by the Lake Whitney … Continue reading Council discusses park grant, drainage plan
Council discusses Whitney street conditions
The Whitney City Council met Thursday, July 24, and discussed ongoing citizen concerns regarding street conditions in the city. Council member Amy Teal introduced the agenda item, saying that a lot of people have been talking about road work in Whitney, and the council didn't get the chance to discuss the different costs involved at … Continue reading Council discusses Whitney street conditions
WISD board hears budget presentation
The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees met in a special session Tuesday, July 22, and heard a preliminary budget report for the coming fiscal year. Superintendent Todd Southard gave an overview of the preliminary budget for the 2025-26 year. One of the main goals of this year's budget is to resolve issues and … Continue reading WISD board hears budget presentation
Court meets amid ongoing budget work
The Hill County Commissioners Court met Tuesday, July 22, to address regular county business in between budget hearings that were held last week. In open forum, Denise Zamora of Whitney spoke to the court about the need to address dumped and stray animals in the county. She said that she no longer supports using taxpayer … Continue reading Court meets amid ongoing budget work
Smith Foundation taking annual grant applications
The board of directors of the George G. and Alva Hudson Smith Foundation has announced the opening of the 2025 grant application process. Applications for grants to be awarded this year must be received on or before September 1. Grant awards will be announced in October. Applicants can access grant information and required supporting documents … Continue reading Smith Foundation taking annual grant applications
Commissioners accept bid for reconstruction of HCR 1240
An agreement between the City of Whitney and Hill County to reconstruct HCR 1240 was finalized with the Hill County Commissioners Court accepting a bid in a special session last week. The county will contract with JDR Excavation on the project, which will reshape and improve the road to better serve Whitney middle and high … Continue reading Commissioners accept bid for reconstruction of HCR 1240
Lake Whitney on 2026 Bass Pro Tour schedule
Major League Fishing recently announced the 2026 Bass Pro Tour schedule, which will bring the sport’s premier professional bass fishing circuit to Lake Whitney. Featuring a roster of 51 pros, the 2026 season will spotlight some of the country’s most diverse fisheries and record-setting payouts as the field competes for Fishing Clash Angler of the … Continue reading Lake Whitney on 2026 Bass Pro Tour schedule
Hill, Bosque county volunteers join recovery effort after flood
Hill County Sheriff Hunter Barnes and County Judge Shane Brassell (pictured at left) gathered with the local task force before daybreak Tuesday, July 8, as they prepared to depart for Williamson County. Hill and Bosque county residents joined ongoing search efforts last week after the recent flooding that devastated the Texas Hill Country, leading to … Continue reading Hill, Bosque county volunteers join recovery effort after flood
Commissioners approve lawsuit over construction
The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a regular session Tuesday, July 8, and voted to pursue litigation over the construction of the Hill County AgriLife Extension building.The court convened in closed session for legal consultation before voting when open session resumed to file a lawsuit against ICE Construction, LLC, citing faulty construction of the … Continue reading Commissioners approve lawsuit over construction
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