Area voters approved one Emergency Services District (ESD) 1 proposal and rejected another on Election Day, Tuesday, November 4. Local voters also joined with the rest of the state in passing Texas constitutional amendments. Hill County ESD 1 presented two proposals to voters, asking to implement a sales tax and raise the district's property tax … Continue reading Voters return split decision on ESD issues
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Local, statewide measures on ballots
Early voting in the November 4 election will continue through Friday, October 31, and Election Day polling places have been set throughout the area. Local residents will join with the rest of the state in voting on 17 proposed Texas constitutional amendments, and residents of Aquilla Independent School District and Emergency Services District 1 will … Continue reading Local, statewide measures on ballots
Hill County elections administrator terminated days before early voting
Hill County officials were left scrambling to finalize election preparations after the sudden termination of Elections Administrator Aaron Torres Friday, October 17, the final business day before early voting began. Both the Hill County Elections Commission and Hill County Commissioners Court met in emergency sessions Friday morning and voted to terminate Torres, after County Judge … Continue reading Hill County elections administrator terminated days before early voting
Early voting to begin Monday
Early voting in local elections and on statewide constitutional amendment proposals will begin Monday, October 20. Early voting will wrap up Friday, October 31, before the Tuesday, November 4, election date. Those planning elections locally include Aquilla ISD and Hill County Emergency Services District (ESD) 1. Other local entities normally hold elections in May or … Continue reading Early voting to begin Monday
Voter registration deadline nears for November
The voter registration deadline for new voters planning to cast a ballot on the November 4 election date is Monday, October 6. Texans will vote on proposed constitutional amendments, and several local elections are also planned. Texas law requires eligible voters to register by the 30th day before election day.To confirm voter registration status, Texans … Continue reading Voter registration deadline nears for November
New congressional map moves area to District 17
The Texas Legislature's congressional redistricting effort is set to move Hill County out of the 6th District, represented by Jake Ellzey, to the 17th District, currently represented by Pete Sessions. Bosque County is also in District 17 under the new map. The mid-decade redistricting was requested by President Donald Trump, who said that Republicans were … Continue reading New congressional map moves area to District 17
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
Registration deadline nears for May election voters
The deadline for those not currently registered to vote to register and be eligible to vote in Saturday, May 3, elections is Thursday, April 3. Texas law requires eligible voters to register by the 30th day before Election Day.Voter registration in Texas is county-based, so anyone with questions can contact the Hill County Elections Administration … Continue reading Registration deadline nears for May election voters
Multiple candidates file for city, school positions
The filing period for city and school candidates ended Friday, February 14, and there will be contested races for both the City of Whitney and Whitney Independent School District.Mayor Janice Sanders filed to retain her seat and will be challenged by Zach Hamlin and Brian Burkhart. Council members Sam Pierce and Jason Ince both filed … Continue reading Multiple candidates file for city, school positions
Early voting continues, Election Day Tuesday
Voting will continue through Friday, November 1, at Hill County's three early voting locations, and those planning to cast ballots on Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, will report to their precinct's polling place. Early voting continues at the Hill County Covington Street Annex in Hillsboro, the Precinct 1 Annex in Whitney (Huron) and the Hubbard … Continue reading Early voting continues, Election Day Tuesday
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