TxDOT to hold meeting on roundabout

The Texas Department of Transportation will host an in-person public meeting, with a virtual option, for TxDOT’s State Highway 22 at Laguna Park roundabout project Thursday, March 5. The meeting, set for 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., will be held at West Shore Civic Association Community Center, located at 560 Farm Road 3118 in Laguna … Continue reading TxDOT to hold meeting on roundabout

Citizens voice concerns about Nexus data center negotiations

The Hill County Commissioners Court met in regular session Tuesday, February 24 and heard from concerned residents as tax abatement negotiations continue with the Nexus data center project near Hubbard.Commissioners approved a reinvestment zone for the data center at a February 10 meeting, laying the groundwork for a possible future tax abatement agreement. Linda Polley … Continue reading Citizens voice concerns about Nexus data center negotiations

Council approves contract with city administrator

The Whitney City Council approved an employment agreement with Billy Pribble and appointed members to the newly created Lake Whitney Public Library Advisory Board during a regular session held Thursday, February 19. The council convened in closed session to discuss the city administrator position and voted when open session resumed to approve a three-year employment … Continue reading Council approves contract with city administrator

Council renews WWFL field usage agreement

The Whitney City Council met in a special session Thursday, February 5, following a meeting of the city's parks board, and renewed the city's agreement with youth sports organization WWFL. The annual facility use agreement for fields at the city park was discussed at the council's January meeting. While the agreement is usually renewed and … Continue reading Council renews WWFL field usage agreement

WISD board reviews school progress, budget

The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees met in regular session Monday, February 2 and heard mid-year progress reports and budget requests. Middle-of-year reviews for both Whitney intermediate and middle schools were presented, based on the Northeast Evaluation Association's Measures of Academic Progress. WIS scored highly in both growth and achievement for science, math, … Continue reading WISD board reviews school progress, budget

Court approves HCSO’s new lieutenant spot

The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a brief special session Wednesday, January 21 to approve a new lieutenant position at the sheriff's office. The court previously approved the creation of a new criminal investigations unit after Sheriff Hunter Barnes presented the idea during last summer's budget hearings. The sheriff intends to use Senate Bill … Continue reading Court approves HCSO’s new lieutenant spot

Commissioners discuss ESD 1 appointments

The Hill County Commissioners Court discussed appointments to the Emergency Services District (ESD) 1 board during a regular meeting held Tuesday, December 9. The court approved the appointment of Bill Hefner to replace outgoing board member Ken Goins, but a vote on the reappointment of Chad Wilson, who currently serves as the ESD 1 treasurer, … Continue reading Commissioners discuss ESD 1 appointments

Whitney ISD board reorganized after vice president’s resignation

Pictured at center is Brent Marbut after his appointment to the Whitney ISD Board of Trustees last week. Jason Sneed recently announced his resignation. The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees met in regular session Monday, December 8, and accepted the resignation of Vice President Jason Sneed. In an online statement, Sneed said his … Continue reading Whitney ISD board reorganized after vice president’s resignation

City Council discusses zoning ordinance updates

The Whitney City Council discussed proposed ordinance updates and other business in a meeting that became contentious at times Thursday night, October 16. In the regular agenda, the council heard from downtown Whitney business owner Debbie Aust of C&S Antiques, who asked the city to amend its zoning ordinance that is impacting her ability to … Continue reading City Council discusses zoning ordinance updates

HCSO to launch public information app

The Hill County Commissioners Court heard from Sheriff Hunter Barnes about a public information portal that is expected to go live in Hill County in the coming weeks during a regular meeting held Tuesday, September 23. Sheriff Barnes presented information about the SheriffApp, which Barnes said will be accessible from any smart phone and will … Continue reading HCSO to launch public information app