A proposal to transform Whitney’s historic Cato Drug building into a community center that also celebrates the city’s history was presented to the Whitney City Council Thursday, August 20. The Parks Advisory Board presented its concept for the building at 117 West Washington Avenue, which the city announced that it purchased in January 2025. The … Continue reading Parks board proposes community center at former Cato Drug site
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City administrator resigns, council proposes tax rate
The Whitney City Council accepted the resignation of City Administrator Billy Pribble, proposed a tax rate for the coming year and discussed other city business Thursday, August 20. Pribble originally submitted his resignation last year after starting his own business, but he decided to stay with the city after he was asked to continue in … Continue reading City administrator resigns, council proposes tax rate
City taking public works director apps
The Whitney City Council met in a special session Thursday, July 30, and accepted the resignation of Public Works Director Chris Brennan. After a closed session, the council accepted the resignation and approved opening applications for the director position. Other matters discussed in executive session included a community development director position and police officer position. … Continue reading City taking public works director apps
Council reviews tax abatement request
The Whitney City Council heard a request from Whitney Family Medicine for a tax abatement during a regular meeting Thursday, July 16, and directed city staff to continue working with the practice on the proposal. In a letter to the council, Whitney Family Medicine owner Dr. Randall Henderson said the practice, established in 2014, is … Continue reading Council reviews tax abatement request
City Council to hold monthly meeting Thursday evening
The Whitney City Council will meet in a regular session at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 16. The council is expected to discuss a request for a tax abatement agreement from Whitney Family Medicine.Also on the agenda is follow-up discussion on a proposal to move city elections to November, instead of the current May schedule. A … Continue reading City Council to hold monthly meeting Thursday evening
Council reviews subdivision plans
The Whitney City Council reviewed agenda items related to subdivision development during a meeting held Thursday, June 18. The council approved an amended facilities agreement with Teamwork Town, Inc. for the Trinity Estates Subdivision on North Trinity Street. The council entered into a two-year agreement with the company in March 2024, during which time all … Continue reading Council reviews subdivision plans
Council hires officer, discusses VFD grants
The Whitney City Council approved hiring a new police officer and discussed grants the fire department received for new trucks during a special meeting Thursday, June 4. At the recommendation of Police Chief Joshua Scholes, the council voted to hire Joshua Presley, who previously worked as an officer in Maypearl and Red Oak. Prior to … Continue reading Council hires officer, discusses VFD grants
Council reorganized following election
The Whitney City Council welcomed new and returning members during its regular monthly meeting held Thursday, May 21. Jason Sneed, who received the majority of the vote in the recent city election, received his certification of election and took his seat at the table. Vicki Wilson and Cheryl Taylor-West also started new terms on the … Continue reading Council reorganized following election
Whitney city, school incumbents come out ahead on election night
Whitney City Council and school board incumbents who were running for reelection came out ahead after votes were tallied on election night. Jason Sneed, who previously served on the school board, was also expected to win a council seat. Election results are unofficial until canvassed. Whitney incumbents had a good night when unofficial election results … Continue reading Whitney city, school incumbents come out ahead on election night
Saturday election to decide city, school leadership
Election day for Whitney ISD and the City of Whitney will be Saturday, May 2, with the local polling place open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting for both elections will be at the Whitney ISD Administration Building Board Room, located at 305 South San Jacinto in Whitney. Candidates for three Whitney City Council … Continue reading Saturday election to decide city, school leadership
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