The filing period for May city and school elections opened Wednesday, January 15, and will continue through Friday, February 14. Both the City of Whitney and Whitney Independent School District have seats expiring this year. For the City of Whitney, the positions currently held by Mayor Janice Sanders and council members Sam Pierce and Jason … Continue reading Filing continues for city, ISD elections
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Historical marker unveiled at site of 1919 Hillsboro lynching
Members of Bragg Williams' extended family helped unveil a Texas Historical Marker on the southwest corner of the Hill County Courthouse lawn last week. Williams was burned at the stake at the site after a mob removed him from the county jail in 1919. Sheri Hemrick photo The Hill County Historical Commission hosted a Texas … Continue reading Historical marker unveiled at site of 1919 Hillsboro lynching
TWC releases monthly unemployment data
The Hill County unemployment rate was recorded at 3.5 percent in December, according to monthly data released by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) last week. There were 640 unemployed Hill County residents out of a total civilian labor force of 18,468, according to the report. The December rate is down from November's 4 percent rate, … Continue reading TWC releases monthly unemployment data
Man indicted for assault in District Court
A Hill County Grand Jury indicted 39-year-old Christopher Loud of Hubbard Friday, January 17, for a courtroom attack that seriously injured his attorney in December.Loud was indicted for aggravated assault on a public servant causing serious bodily injury for the attack, which occurred in the 66th Judicial District Court of Hill County Monday, December 16. … Continue reading Man indicted for assault in District Court
City to hold public hearing on grant funds
A public hearing has been scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, January 30, for citizens to provide input on the use of city grant funds. The hearing will take place at the beginning of a special city council meeting, which will be held at the Lake Whitney Public Library.Citizens should note that a notice published in … Continue reading City to hold public hearing on grant funds
Whitney ISD considers four-day school week
The Whitney Independent School District (WISD) Board of Trustees met in regular session Monday, January 13, and discussed a potential move to a four-day week for the 2025-26 school year. "We've been talking about this for a little bit," said Superintendent Todd Southard. "When we sat down and started talking about this – why we … Continue reading Whitney ISD considers four-day school week
City receives infrastructure grant funding
Mayor Janice Sanders announced that the city has been approved for $750,000 in grant funds during a regular City Council meeting held Thursday, January 16. In September, the city authorized a contract with Grant Works to facilitate its application for the 2025-26 Texas Department of Agriculture Community Development Block Grant. The mayor said that the … Continue reading City receives infrastructure grant funding
Court moves forward with payroll study
The Hill County Commissioners Court approved a contract with Public Sector Personnel Consultants for a payroll study during a regular meeting held Tuesday, January 14. The contract was presented at the court's last meeting, when commissioners planned to contact other counties the company has worked with prior to approving the agreement.Precinct 4 Commissioner Martin Lake … Continue reading Court moves forward with payroll study
Buyers support fair livestock auction
Hill County youth had another successful year at the county fair, which came to a close Friday, January 17, with the Creative Arts Sale of Champions and Saturday, January 18, with the Livestock Sale of Champions. Businesses, individuals and organizations once again came through with hefty donations to reward young participants who worked hard to … Continue reading Buyers support fair livestock auction
Fair’s creative arts entries auctioned
The Hill County Fair Creative Arts Sale of Champions was held Friday evening, January 17, and creative youth from throughout the county had a chance to sell their items to the public. Grand and reserve champion winners and their buyers are featured below.Grand Champions Gracie Griffith, Bynum ISD, loaf bread, $1,500 to Haus Cattle; Lakyn … Continue reading Fair’s creative arts entries auctioned
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