The Whitney City Council approved a six-month trial of the city's new permitting process during a Thursday, April 17, meeting. The council created a committee last summer to simplify and clarify the permitting process. The committee includes two council members, local general contractors, the permitting clerk, Mayor Janice Sanders and Operations Director Billy Pribble. Pribble … Continue reading Council approves trial of permitting process
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WISD board approves new weight room
The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees met in regular session Thursday, April 17, and approved beginning the partial conversion of Whitney High School's auxiliary gymnasium to a weight room. WHS Athletic Director David Haynes said that the move will be a major improvement from the school's current weight room, which is tightly packed … Continue reading WISD board approves new weight room
Early voting underway this week
Early voting in the Saturday, May 3, election got underway Tuesday, April 22. The City of Whitney and Whitney ISD will have a joint election. City of Whitney voters will choose a mayor and two council members, and voters within the school district will select two board members. Early voting will be conducted in the … Continue reading Early voting underway this week
Church of Christ minister to retire after 33 years
Bruce and Debbie Martin Minister Bruce Martin and his wife, Debbie, are retiring after 33 years of service to the Whitney Church of Christ. The congregation invites the public to a retirement celebration Saturday, April 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the church. The couple and their children came to Whitney from Galveston in … Continue reading Church of Christ minister to retire after 33 years
Brassell appointed county judge
Former district judge and current Tenth Court of Appeals Justice Lee Harris is pictured at right conducting Judge Brassell's ceremonial swearing in with Brassell's wife, Lyndsy, and the couple's children in attendance. With Judge Justin Lewis now presiding over the 66th Judicial District Court, it was up to the Hill County Commissioners Court to appoint … Continue reading Brassell appointed county judge
Early voting to begin in local election
Early voting in the Saturday, May 3, election will get underway Tuesday, April 22. The City of Whitney and Whitney ISD will have a joint election. City of Whitney voters will choose a mayor and two council members, and voters within the school district will select two board members. Early voting will be conducted in … Continue reading Early voting to begin in local election
‘Mallmageddon’ at outlet mall this weekend
The City of Hillsboro has announced a schedule for its upcoming "Mallmageddon" event to commemorate the history of Hillsboro's outlet mall and celebrate its upcoming redevelopment. Events will run from Thursday, April 17, through Sunday, April 20. Demolition of the majority of the mall is expected to begin by June as Hillsboro city officials work … Continue reading ‘Mallmageddon’ at outlet mall this weekend
City Council scheduled to meet April 17
The Whitney City Council will meet in a regular session Thursday, April 17, at 6 p.m.The council will discuss dates for the 2025-26 budget workshops, plan a citizen engagement survey for the 2025-26 budget and vote on enacting a six-month trial of the new permitting process. Department heads will also provide their monthly reports to … Continue reading City Council scheduled to meet April 17
Easter BBQ, egg hunt set at area VFD
Steele Creek Acres Volunteer Fire Department will host an Easter "Eggstravaganza" Saturday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be barbecue, games, an egg hunt for kids, arts and crafts for all ages and a silent auction. As a fundraiser, the department will be selling brisket plates for $15. Plates include baked … Continue reading Easter BBQ, egg hunt set at area VFD
Lewis sworn in as district judge
Family members joined Judge Justin Lewis as he was sworn in to serve as judge of the 66th Judicial District Court by Judge Bob McGregor Friday, April 4. In February, the governor appointed Lewis to a term set to expire December 31, 2026, after Judge Lee Harris was appointed to the Tenth Court of Appeals … Continue reading Lewis sworn in as district judge
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