The Hill County Commissioners Court unanimously voted to rescind the county's one-year moratorium on new data center construction in a special meeting Thursday, June 4, but other proposals were approved in an effort to rein in large-scale development. The court originally approved the moratorium May 12 amid growing interest in data center development and increasing … Continue reading County rescinds data center moratorium
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Council hires officer, discusses VFD grants
The Whitney City Council approved hiring a new police officer and discussed grants the fire department received for new trucks during a special meeting Thursday, June 4. At the recommendation of Police Chief Joshua Scholes, the council voted to hire Joshua Presley, who previously worked as an officer in Maypearl and Red Oak. Prior to … Continue reading Council hires officer, discusses VFD grants
‘Smash & Dash’ vendor deadline is June 15
Whitney Fire Rescue will continue accepting vendor applications for its first annual Smash and Dash event through Monday, June 15. The downtown event, which includes a 5K, barbecue, kids' activities and vehicle demolition experience, will be held Saturday, June 27. The department is also accepting entrants for the 5K run, which will begin at 8 … Continue reading ‘Smash & Dash’ vendor deadline is June 15
Council discusses wastewater plant, TCEQ fine
The Whitney City Council held its regular meeting Wednesday, June 18, and discussed the status of the city’s wastewater treatment plant, along with other city business. Council member Amy Teal requested a discussion about the plant in light of a recent $18,500 fine levied against the city by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). … Continue reading Council discusses wastewater plant, TCEQ fine
VFDs urgently need more volunteers
Rural communities across Texas face a growing challenge: a critical shortage of volunteer firefighters who serve as the first line of defense against wildfires, structure fires and other emergencies. Unlike urban areas with full-time professional fire crews, rural fire departments depend on volunteers to respond quickly and safeguard homes, farms and lives. Hill County is … Continue reading VFDs urgently need more volunteers
Hill County Cell Block Museum reopens to public
Elected officials, board members and volunteers gathered for the reopening of the Hill County Cell Block Museum Saturday, June 14. Pictured at front (l to r) are: Hill County Judge Shane Brassell, District Judge Justin Lewis, former museum board president Judge Bob McGregor, Executive Director Brenda White, Sheriff Hunter Barnes and board member Edward Sumrall. … Continue reading Hill County Cell Block Museum reopens to public
TWC releases monthly data for counties
The Texas Workforce Commission released May unemployment data Friday, June 20, showing a slight increase from April's numbers in Hill County. The May unemployment rate was 3.6%, up from April's 3.3%. There were 683 unemployed individuals in Hill County in May out of a total civilian labor force of 18,830. Last May, Hill County's rate … Continue reading TWC releases monthly data for counties
Whitney ISD board discusses grant funds
The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees met in regular session Monday, June 16. Director of State and Federal Programs Melissa Marbut led discussion regarding the district's application for the 2025-26 Every Student Succeeds Act Consolidated Federal Grant. Whitney elementary and intermediate schools qualify for Title 1A grants under the program for the improvement … Continue reading Whitney ISD board discusses grant funds
Court approves speed limits, road closure
The Hill County Commissioners Court met in regular session Tuesday, June 10, and held public hearings on county road matters. There were no public comments on proposals to implement 35 mile-per-hour speed limits on HCRs 1258 and 1300 in the Whitney area, and commissioners approved both proposals. The court also held a public hearing on … Continue reading Court approves speed limits, road closure
State comptroller releases June sales tax allocations
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced last week that he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for June, 6.1% more than in June 2024. The City of Whitney's June allocation came to $88,369, up just under 1% compared to last June. So far in 2025, … Continue reading State comptroller releases June sales tax allocations
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