Pictured at center is Brent Marbut after his appointment to the Whitney ISD Board of Trustees last week. Jason Sneed recently announced his resignation. The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees met in regular session Monday, December 8, and accepted the resignation of Vice President Jason Sneed. In an online statement, Sneed said his … Continue reading Whitney ISD board reorganized after vice president’s resignation
Hillsboro City Manager Megan Henderson and developer Brian Glaser gave brief remarks Friday before city officials and Glaser Retail Partners representatives posed with sledge hammers to mark the beginning of demolition. The demolition will make space for the first new businesses at the mall site. After years of sitting mostly vacant, Hillsboro’s outlet mall is … Continue reading Demolition begins at outlet mall ahead of redevelopment effort
Hill County CASA has received funding from the George G. and Alva Hudson Smith Foundation that will support its mission to advocate for children in foster care. Pictured are (l to r): advocate Dana Tipton, board member and advocate Don Rawls, advocate Rhodie Rawls, supervisor Kathy McEwen, advocate Debbie Cole and advocate Greg Hoeppner. The … Continue reading Smith Foundation donates to CASA
Local historical artifacts and information stored at the Hill County Cell Block Museum will once again be on display starting June 14. After three years of renovations, the Hill County Cell Block Museum is preparing to reopen to the public Saturday, June 14. A ribbon cutting is planned at 10 a.m., and the museum will … Continue reading Hill Co. Cell Block Museum reopening set for June 14
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Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 12, 2022 One evening in April 2021, Eric Newell was out for a ride in Houston when his motorcycle was rear-ended by a vehicle, breaking both of his legs, dislocating his hips and injuring his back and hands. He is just one of 2,318 Texas motorcyclists seriously injured in crashes last … Continue reading TxDOT report shows Texas motorcyclist deaths rising
Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 5, 2022 Registration for Hill College’s May mini-mester and three summer sessions is now open for new and current students. The May mini-mester allows students to take courses online in an accelerated timeframe of three weeks. Classes begin May 16, and available courses consist of core curriculum and general electives. Hill … Continue reading Hill College registering for mini, summer semesters
Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 5, 2022 Hunting-related accidents in Texas are at an all-time low since Hunter Education became mandatory in 1988, according to the 2021 Texas Hunting Accident Report released by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). Of more than 49,000 certifications in 2021, Texas experienced only one fatality and 11 accidents statewide, … Continue reading Texas hunting accidents at record low
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