Hillsboro Arts League will hold a fund-raising Sidewalk Sale Friday, September 20, and Saturday, September 21, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Scout Hut, 915 Corsicana Highway in Hillsboro. To donate items to the sale, bring them by the Scout Hut Tuesday, September 17, through Thursday, September 19, between 5 and 7 p.m. … Continue reading Arts League sidewalk sale September 20
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New emergency services structure announced
After the Whitney City Council met in a special executive session Tuesday, August 27, the city announced the restructuring of the city's emergency services and the resignation of Fire Chief David Gilmore. In a statement released the following day, the city said that Gilmore and his family are preparing to transition to a new home … Continue reading New emergency services structure announced
Commissioners set tax rate, county budget
Hill County Commissioners Court approved a budget and tax rate Tuesday, August 27, ahead of the start of the new fiscal year for the county that begins on October 1. The adopted total tax rate of $0.405867 per $100 valuation is the calculated no-new-revenue rate and is a three-cent reduction from last year's rate. While … Continue reading Commissioners set tax rate, county budget
Wildcats start season strong with dominating win
Whitney’s Jontae Johnson powers into the end zone Friday night against Mart. The junior running back led the Wildcat offense with more than 300 total yards and two touchdowns. With a starting lineup of savvy veterans and new additions, the Whitney Wildcats picked right up where they left off last season. In 2023, the team … Continue reading Wildcats start season strong with dominating win
County attorney selected for advanced evidence course
Hill Co. Attorney David Holmes County Attorney David Holmes will travel to Alabama this month after he was selected by the U.S. Secret Service to participate in its Advanced Digital Evidence for Prosecutors (ADEP) course. Holmes took the basics course in 2017 and applied to follow up with the advanced course, which is offered at … Continue reading County attorney selected for advanced evidence course
Burn ban in place as drought index rises
The Hill County Commissioners Court enacted a 90-day burn ban Tuesday morning, August 20. Commissioners had discussed a possible ban the previous week, but the Keetch–Byram Drought Index (KBDI) was not high enough to warrant a burn ban at that time. At last week's meeting, the KBDI was at 610 in Hill County, higher than … Continue reading Burn ban in place as drought index rises
Application deadline nears for Smith Foundation grants
The Board of Directors of the George G. and Alva Hudson Smith Foundation will accept applications for grants to be awarded this year through Sunday, September 1. Grant awards will be announced in October. Applicants can access grant information and required supporting documents at the Smith Foundation website (www.smithfoundationhillcounty.org) under the “Application Documents” tab on … Continue reading Application deadline nears for Smith Foundation grants
Donations sought for annual wreath effort at cemetery
National nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) announced last week that Whitney Memorial Park has once again joined in the mission to "Remember, Honor, Teach" as an official location for 2024. Wreaths Across America started as a simple gesture of thanks that has grown into a national, yearlong movement of dedicated volunteers and communities coming together … Continue reading Donations sought for annual wreath effort at cemetery
TxDOT issues Labor Day safety tips
The reckless act of drinking and driving could change your life forever, but it only takes a few minutes to find a sober ride. As law enforcement increases its presence leading up to Labor Day, drivers can save their own life and the lives of others by finding a rideshare, transit or other safe ride. … Continue reading TxDOT issues Labor Day safety tips
Engineers present sewer plant proposal
The Whitney City Council heard a report about a proposed new wastewater treatment plant and proposed a tax rate for the coming year in a meeting held Thursday, August 15.In February 2023, the council approved a proposal for engineering and surveying services related to the city’s wastewater treatment plant from Clark Associates. At that meeting, … Continue reading Engineers present sewer plant proposal
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