No elections will be needed for Aquilla ISD or the City of Blum in November, after only incumbents filed for AISD board seats and no candidates filed in Blum. AISD had the school board seats of Will Pinner and Kevin Clepper expiring this year, and the incumbents both filed and will be unopposed. The City … Continue reading Incumbents file for AISD positions
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TEA releases school ratings
Local school districts received their state report cards when the Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced the release of 2026 A-F Accountability Ratings for public school systems and campuses across the state Friday, August 14. There was improvement in Whitney's scores this year, with the overall district grade still a C but rising from a 75 … Continue reading TEA releases school ratings
Filing ends Monday ahead of Nov. city, school elections
The candidate filing period for November 3 city and school elections will end Monday, August 17. In our area, there will be elections in Aquilla and Blum. Aquilla ISD will hold an election for the board seats currently held by Will Pinner and Kevin Clepper. Filing will be Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to … Continue reading Filing ends Monday ahead of Nov. city, school elections
WISD students return to school Aug. 12
Classes at Whitney Independent School District will resume Wednesday, August 12, and meet-the-teacher events have been announced ahead of the new school year. Whitney Elementary School students will meet teachers Monday, August 10, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Whitney Intermediate School students will meet teachers the same night from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Whitney Middle … Continue reading WISD students return to school Aug. 12
Student registration open as new school year nears
Registration for new and returning Whitney Independent School District students for the 2026-27 school year is now underway. All returning kindergarten through 12th grade students can be registered online through Skyward starting Thursday, July 23. Parents will receive email correspondence with a registration link. Online registration will require valid parent or guardian identification and proof … Continue reading Student registration open as new school year nears
Candidate filing to open for Nov. city, school elections
The candidate filing period for November 3 city and school elections will open Saturday, July 18 and continue through Monday, August 17. In our area, there will be elections in Aquilla and Blum. Aquilla ISD will hold an election for the board seats currently held by Will Pinner and Kevin Clepper. Filing will be Monday … Continue reading Candidate filing to open for Nov. city, school elections
Whitney city, school incumbents come out ahead on election night
Whitney City Council and school board incumbents who were running for reelection came out ahead after votes were tallied on election night. Jason Sneed, who previously served on the school board, was also expected to win a council seat. Election results are unofficial until canvassed. Whitney incumbents had a good night when unofficial election results … Continue reading Whitney city, school incumbents come out ahead on election night
Crowd backs asst. principal, WISD board tables decision
The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees tabled a decision on the possible termination of Intermediate School Assistant Principal Dr. Steven Slaughter after a special meeting Thursday, April 23, drew a large crowd of teachers and parents in his support. The board considered the action following an incident earlier this month in which Slaughter … Continue reading Crowd backs asst. principal, WISD board tables decision
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
Early voting continues for city, school
Early voting in May city and school elections will continue through Tuesday, April 28. Locally, voting is being conducted at the Whitney ISD Administration Building Board Room, located at 305 South San Jacinto in Whitney. The early voting site will be open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours of 7 a.m. … Continue reading Early voting continues for city, school
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