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
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Court votes to end county hotel occupancy tax
The Hill County Commissioners Court voted to cease county hotel occupancy tax collections during a regular meeting held Tuesday, May 27. Commissioners have been discussing the issue at recent meetings, trying to decide whether to continue collecting the tax and, if so, how to ensure that all those renting rooms in the county are collecting … Continue reading Court votes to end county hotel occupancy tax
Whitney City Council meets in May session
The Whitney City Council held its monthly meeting Thursday, May 22, with new Council Member Amy Teal participating in her first full meeting since being elected. In open forum, Daniel Wilson told the council that he and his wife, Krista, are offering to donate an automatic license plate reader to the city. Wilson said that … Continue reading Whitney City Council meets in May session
Recount set in mayoral race, council members take oaths
Pictured (l to r) are Council Member Jason Ince, City Secretary Kristi Woellert and Judge Trey Jetton. Pictured (l to r) are Council Member Amy Teal and Judge Trey Jetton. Two council members took oaths of office to begin their terms during a special meeting of the Whitney City Council last week, but the outcome … Continue reading Recount set in mayoral race, council members take oaths
Court discusses salary survey, occupancy tax
The Hill County Commissioners Court reviewed the county's latest salary survey and continued discussing the future of hotel occupancy tax collections during a meeting held Tuesday, May 13. Commissioners approved a contract with Public Sector Personnel Consultants in January with the goal of correcting issues from a previous salary study that some county employees felt … Continue reading Court discusses salary survey, occupancy tax
WISD welcomes new school board member
New school board member Raygenna Heath (left) and returning member Amy Hoffman (right) are pictured being sworn in to begin terms during last week's regular meeting. The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees met in regular session Monday, May 12, where the results of the recent school board election were canvassed and two members … Continue reading WISD welcomes new school board member
City, school to canvass May 3 election
The City of Whitney and Whitney ISD are set to canvass the Saturday, May 3, election results in special meetings this week. While the outcomes of those meetings were unavailable as of press time, it appeared that at least the Whitney mayoral race had flipped between election night and the tallying of mail and provisional … Continue reading City, school to canvass May 3 election
Comptroller releases sales tax allocations
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.3 billion in local sales tax allocations for May, 4.5% more than in May 2024. The City of Whitney's May allocation was $94,826, up 5.70% compared to last May. Year to date, the city has taken in $429,751, up 8.21% from … Continue reading Comptroller releases sales tax allocations
City races close on election night
Unofficial election results in the joint City of Whitney and Whitney ISD elections were released shortly after the polls closed Saturday, May 3, and newcomers had a narrow lead over incumbents in two city races. With the numbers so close, the final outcome of some races was not immediately clear Saturday night until any outstanding … Continue reading City races close on election night
Election Day Saturday for city, school
Election day voting for the City of Whitney and Whitney ISD is Saturday, May 3. City of Whitney voters will choose a mayor and two council members, and voters within the school district will select two board members. Voting will be conducted in the Whitney ISD Administration Building Board Room, located at 305 South San … Continue reading Election Day Saturday for city, school
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