The Hill County Commissioners Court heard an update from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension District 8 Administrator Jay Kingston during a meeting held Tuesday, October 28. Kingston thanked the county for its partnership on Extension efforts and provided an overview of the impact of those programs in Hill County. Extension agents Zach Davis and Tyler Mays … Continue reading Commissioners Court hears AgriLife Extension report
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Food For Families collection underway
The annual Food For Families drive is scheduled for Friday, November 21, at Our Daily Bread Food Bank in Whitney. All November donations will be counted toward the Lake Whitney food bank's goal of 70,000 pounds. The Lake Whitney Ministerial Alliance food bank operates completely through donations and volunteers. No one is paid. All donations … Continue reading Food For Families collection underway
Hill County elections administrator terminated days before early voting
Hill County officials were left scrambling to finalize election preparations after the sudden termination of Elections Administrator Aaron Torres Friday, October 17, the final business day before early voting began. Both the Hill County Elections Commission and Hill County Commissioners Court met in emergency sessions Friday morning and voted to terminate Torres, after County Judge … Continue reading Hill County elections administrator terminated days before early voting
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
Whitney lights up homecoming, crushes Maypearl Panthers 56–13
Whitney High School senior Shaylin Shelton was crowned homecoming queen during halftime Friday night. (Brittany Hamilton Photo) Under the bright homecoming lights, the Whitney Wildcats turned Wildcat Stadium into a highlight reel Friday night, October 17. Big plays, swarming defense and an explosive offense powered Whitney past the Maypearl Panthers 56–13 in a dominant and … Continue reading Whitney lights up homecoming, crushes Maypearl Panthers 56–13
Hill Co. commissioners enact 30-day burn ban
The Hill County Commissioners Court enacted a 30-day burn ban Tuesday, October 14, as dry conditions persisted in the county. Emergency Management Coordinator Chris Jackson told the court that the Keetch-Byram Drought Index had reached 624 as the week began, higher than the 575 that indicates drought conditions. The drought index ranges from 0 to … Continue reading Hill Co. commissioners enact 30-day burn ban
Early voting to begin Monday
Early voting in local elections and on statewide constitutional amendment proposals will begin Monday, October 20. Early voting will wrap up Friday, October 31, before the Tuesday, November 4, election date. Those planning elections locally include Aquilla ISD and Hill County Emergency Services District (ESD) 1. Other local entities normally hold elections in May or … Continue reading Early voting to begin Monday
City Council to meet in Oct. session
The Whitney City Council will meet in its regular monthly session at 6 p.m. Thursday, October 16. The council will select planning and administration service providers for Resilient Communities Program grant funding administered by the Texas General Land Office. A 5.05% price increase from Republic Services is on the agenda for consideration. A citizen's agenda … Continue reading City Council to meet in Oct. session
Wildcats stun Grandview, open district play with statement win
Pictured is senior Jontae Johnson, who continued to contribute to the team's success as they defeated Grandview Friday night. For the first time since 2019, the Whitney Wildcats got the best of their district nemesis — and they did it in convincing fashion. Behind a lights-out defense and an all-star performance from Kobe Haynes at … Continue reading Wildcats stun Grandview, open district play with statement win
ESD 1 seeks voter approval for sales tax, new tax ceiling
Hill County Emergency Services District (ESD) 1 has called an election for November to ask the public to raise its property tax ceiling and authorize the collection of sales tax.Voter approval would not result in any immediate property tax increase for district residents, but it would give ESD 1 options as the county grows and … Continue reading ESD 1 seeks voter approval for sales tax, new tax ceiling
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