The filing period for Whitney's city and school election ended at 5 p.m. Friday, February 13, and enough candidates filed that an election will be needed Saturday, May 2. There are three positions available on the Whitney City Council, with the seats held by Valery Peacock, Cheryl Taylor-West and Vicki Wilson expiring in May. Eight … Continue reading May city, school ballots set
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City Council to meet Thursday
The Whitney City Council will meet in a regular session Thursday, February 19 at 6 p.m. The council is expected to review library board applications and make appointments. There will be discussion about the America 250/Texas250 event in the City of Whitney. The council will discuss an ordinance amendment to establish a water leak adjustment … Continue reading City Council to meet Thursday
Council renews WWFL field usage agreement
The Whitney City Council met in a special session Thursday, February 5, following a meeting of the city's parks board, and renewed the city's agreement with youth sports organization WWFL. The annual facility use agreement for fields at the city park was discussed at the council's January meeting. While the agreement is usually renewed and … Continue reading Council renews WWFL field usage agreement
May filing period to end Friday
The candidate filing period for May city and school elections will end at 5 p.m. Friday, February 13. For the City of Whitney, the council seats currently held by Valery Peacock, Cheryl Taylor-West and Vicki Wilson will be expiring in May. Those interested in filing for a council seat can do so at Whitney City … Continue reading May filing period to end Friday
Council discusses wastewater plant funding
The Whitney City Council discussed funding options for a new wastewater treatment plant and several other agenda items in a special session Thursday, January 22. The city has long had compliance issues with its wastewater plant, which was built in the early 1990s and was having problems by the end of that decade. The city … Continue reading Council discusses wastewater plant funding
ESD 2 addresses council as talks continue
Emergency Services District 2 presented information to the Whitney City Council Thursday, January 15, amid ongoing discussions about the city possibly joining the district. ESD 2 President Tad Duncan outlined the role of ESDs and the potential benefits for the City of Whitney during a presentation to the council. Duncan said that emergency services districts … Continue reading ESD 2 addresses council as talks continue
Council appoints Parks Board
The Whitney City Council met in a regular session Thursday, December 18 and appointed members to the city's Parks Advisory Board. The board will meet regularly and help guide the city's activities related to parks and recreation. Ten individuals applied to serve on the board, and five were selected. The WWFL youth sports organization has … Continue reading Council appoints Parks Board
Council sets hearing on annexation request
The Whitney City Council discussed the annexation of approximately 57 acres that is being developed by Baker Opportunity Properties during a meeting held Thursday, November 20. The gated community, located generally west of State Highway 22 and Farm Road 933, will include land behind Tres Hermanos and Allsup’s, with entrances off of Colorado Street and … Continue reading Council sets hearing on annexation request
City Council discusses zoning ordinance updates
The Whitney City Council discussed proposed ordinance updates and other business in a meeting that became contentious at times Thursday night, October 16. In the regular agenda, the council heard from downtown Whitney business owner Debbie Aust of C&S Antiques, who asked the city to amend its zoning ordinance that is impacting her ability to … Continue reading City Council discusses zoning ordinance updates
City Council to meet in Oct. session
The Whitney City Council will meet in its regular monthly session at 6 p.m. Thursday, October 16. The council will select planning and administration service providers for Resilient Communities Program grant funding administered by the Texas General Land Office. A 5.05% price increase from Republic Services is on the agenda for consideration. A citizen's agenda … Continue reading City Council to meet in Oct. session
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