The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees met in regular session Monday, August 11. Assistant Superintendent Amy Leech presented an update on the district's anticipated adoption of the Teacher Incentive Allotment, a program designed to promote the profession of teaching in Texas by providing a path to higher incomes for educators through a system … Continue reading WISD board reviews TIA program
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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
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
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
City Council to meet in special session Thurs.
The Whitney City Council will meet in a special session Thursday, April 3, at 6 p.m. The council will consider a development agreement between the city and Baker Opportunity Properties for approximately 58 acres of land to become the Lakewood Acres Subdivision in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. A variance to the city’s sign regulations will … Continue reading City Council to meet in special session Thurs.
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