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
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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
Man arrested for entering local home
The Whitney Police Department arrested a 39-year-old man who entered a Whitney home Monday, January 13. According to reports, officers were dispatched to the 400 block of East Lee Way just before 8 p.m. An armed resident of the home reportedly subdued and held the man until officers arrived. Whitney police reported that the subject, … Continue reading Man arrested for entering local home
Five injured in head-on collision
Five people were transported to area medical facilities after a head-on collision near Blum Thursday morning, January 16. According to reports, Department of Public Safety troopers were called to the scene in the 7000 block of Farm Road 933 south of Blum just after 7 a.m. The preliminary investigation determined that the driver of a … Continue reading Five injured in head-on collision
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