The Hill County Emergency Services District 2 Board of Commissioners met in regular session Thursday, March 20, and voted to open a dialogue with the City of Whitney to explore interest in incorporating the city into the district. Assistant Secretary Alan Nisbet said that he had previously discussed the prospect of incorporating Whitney into the … Continue reading ESD 2 approves meeting with City of Whitney
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Annual Bosque Arts Center Big Event underway
Spring brings the annual Big Event fundraiser at the Bosque Arts Center in Clifton, “Shaken, Not Stirred." The event began with an online "e-BAC" auction Thursday, March 27, and will run through April 3, to be followed by the Big Event weekend April 4-5. The e-BAC includes an assortment of art, photography, limited ticket events … Continue reading Annual Bosque Arts Center Big Event underway
City council reviews proposed simplified permitting process
A city committee has been working to simplify Whitney's permitting process. The goal is to help residents and staff easily determine whether work requires a permit and to create an appeals process if a citizen disagrees with the clerk's decision. The image above depicts the type of flow chart that will help a resident determine … Continue reading City council reviews proposed simplified permitting process
Outlet mall demolition set ahead of new development
The City of Hillsboro is moving forward with plans to redevelop the outlet mall property and has scheduled demolition of about 75 percent of the current site in May. Hillsboro City Manager Megan Henderson provided an update to the city council during a Tuesday, March 18, meeting. Henderson said that Glaser Retail Partners continues to … Continue reading Outlet mall demolition set ahead of new development
One fatality reported after Whitney mobile home fire
The State Fire Marshal's Office and Hill County Sheriff's Office are conducting an investigation to determine the cause of a fire that claimed the life of one individual early Friday, March 21. Neighbors reported hearing an explosion and saw the double-wide mobile home in the 200 block of HCR 2109 engulfed in flames at approximately … Continue reading One fatality reported after Whitney mobile home fire
Registration deadline nears for May election voters
The deadline for those not currently registered to vote to register and be eligible to vote in Saturday, May 3, elections is Thursday, April 3. Texas law requires eligible voters to register by the 30th day before Election Day.Voter registration in Texas is county-based, so anyone with questions can contact the Hill County Elections Administration … Continue reading Registration deadline nears for May election voters
VFDs receive Texas Forest Service grants
Area volunteer fire departments received funding from the Texas A&M Forest Service when the latest round of Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program grants were announced Wednesday, March 5. Whitney VFD received $25,000 for fire and rescue equipment purchases. Peoria, Hubbard and Lakeside Village volunteer fire departments each received $25,000 for the purchase of personal … Continue reading VFDs receive Texas Forest Service grants
WISD board supports new school zone
The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees met in regular session Monday, March 10, and voted to support the city and county's proposal to extend the current school zone to include HCR 1240. The City of Whitney has partnered with the county to improve the road, which provides access to Whitney middle and high … Continue reading WISD board supports new school zone
Arrests made after missing children found
Hill County Sheriff's Office investigators and task force officers with the United States Marshals Service conducted a joint operation Friday, March 7, that resulted in five missing children being found safe. Authorities obtained information indicating that two individuals wanted in Massachusetts were staying at a residence in the 200 block of Bluegrass Street in Whitney.HCSO … Continue reading Arrests made after missing children found
Inaugural Hill County CERT class graduates
The new Hill County Community Emergency Response Team now includes 22 trained members from all walks of life, including educators, nuclear security personnel, marina operators, Red Cross staff, human resources staff, retired first responders and a meteorologist. Members of the inaugural class of the Hill County CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) have concluded a team-combined … Continue reading Inaugural Hill County CERT class graduates
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