Property owners are reminded that May 15 is the regular deadline to protest their property tax appraisals with their local appraisal district. Property owners can protest their appraisals until the deadline under most circumstances, although late protests are allowed for good cause, as determined by the local Appraisal Review Board. The Hill County Appraisal District … Continue reading Regular property appraisal protest deadline is May 15
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Hill College 2024 solar eclipse team now published in scientific journal
A Hill College team of Nathaniel Cook, Nathan Dodson and Shekhar Pant, in addition to two students from Texas A&M University, was stationed in Aquilla during the 2024 total solar eclipse. A Hill College team that conducted research from their post in Aquilla during the 2024 total solar eclipse has now had its work published … Continue reading Hill College 2024 solar eclipse team now published in scientific journal
Saturday election to decide city, school leadership
Election day for Whitney ISD and the City of Whitney will be Saturday, May 2, with the local polling place open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting for both elections will be at the Whitney ISD Administration Building Board Room, located at 305 South San Jacinto in Whitney. Candidates for three Whitney City Council … Continue reading Saturday election to decide city, school leadership
Voter registration deadline is April 2 for May elections
The voter registration deadline for new voters planning to cast a ballot in May city and school elections is Thursday, April 2. This is also the deadline for voters to register a change of address for the May election date.Texas law requires eligible voters to register by the 30th day before election day. The City … Continue reading Voter registration deadline is April 2 for May elections
May city, school ballots set
The filing period for Whitney's city and school election ended at 5 p.m. Friday, February 13, and enough candidates filed that an election will be needed Saturday, May 2. There are three positions available on the Whitney City Council, with the seats held by Valery Peacock, Cheryl Taylor-West and Vicki Wilson expiring in May. Eight … Continue reading May city, school ballots set
May filing period to end Friday
The candidate filing period for May city and school elections will end at 5 p.m. Friday, February 13. For the City of Whitney, the council seats currently held by Valery Peacock, Cheryl Taylor-West and Vicki Wilson will be expiring in May. Those interested in filing for a council seat can do so at Whitney City … Continue reading May filing period to end Friday
Filing begins for city, school races
The candidate filing period for May city and school elections will open Wednesday, January 14. For the City of Whitney, the council seats currently held by Valery Peacock, Cheryl Taylor-West and Vicki Wilson will be expiring in May. Those interested in filing for a council seat can do so at Whitney City Hall, 115 West … Continue reading Filing begins for city, school races
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
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
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