The Whitney City Council will meet in a regular session Thursday, January 18, at 6 p.m.The council will consider a special events application submitted by the Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce for the Boiling with the Badges event scheduled for Saturday, March 9. A closed session will be held for private consultation with the city … Continue reading City Council to hold monthly meeting Thurs.
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City Council approves new software, EMS equipment
The Whitney City Council approved the purchase of ambulance equipment and new city software at its monthly meeting held Thursday, December 14. The council approved the purchase of a Stryker Power Load Stretcher in the amount of $19,376.71. EMS Director Megan Leighman said that the department has been trying to replace its stretcher, which does … Continue reading City Council approves new software, EMS equipment
City Council meeting set for Thursday
The Whitney City Council will meet in a regular session Thursday, December 14, at 6 p.m.The council will consider a proposal from Stryker for the purchase of a Demo Power Load Stretcher in an amount not to exceed $19,376.71. The council will also consider an expenditure not to exceed $49,000 for an Enterprise Resource Planning … Continue reading City Council meeting set for Thursday
City to seek bids on fire trucks
The Whitney City Council voted to seek bids on trucks for the fire department after Fire Chief David Gilmore made a presentation on the status of the department's equipment at a Thursday, October 26 meeting. Gilmore told the council that the department is currently borrowing a fire truck from Mansfield because Whitney's primary engine, a … Continue reading City to seek bids on fire trucks
City Council to hold meeting this Thursday
The Whitney City Council will meet in a special session Thursday, October 26, at 6 p.m. after last week's scheduled meeting was delayed. Regular items on the agenda include a specific-use permit for alcohol sales at 100 North Brazos Street, an application for a sign variance at 200 North San Jacinto Street, discussion about drainage … Continue reading City Council to hold meeting this Thursday
New city leadership
Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 5, 2023 In a special meeting held Monday night, September 25, the Whitney City Council officially named the city's new police chief and public works supervisor. The council also approved the previously published proposed city budget and tax rate after no comments were made during required public hearings. Kyle Nevil (left), … Continue reading New city leadership
Council considers options for animal control in city
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 27, 2023 The Whitney City Council discussed animal control options in the city during a regular meeting held Thursday, September 21. City Operations Director Billy Pribble asked the council to provide guidance as staff investigates the city's options for addressing the issue of stray dogs and cats. Two options were presented, … Continue reading Council considers options for animal control in city
New features to be rolled out with water meter upgrade
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 6, 2023 The City of Whitney is preparing to install new water meters throughout the city in an effort to replace outdated meters and allow citizens to reap the benefits of new technology. Many of the city’s current meters are past their expected lifespan, and old meters are known to have … Continue reading New features to be rolled out with water meter upgrade
Whitney mayor bets on Wildcat win
Leading up to the "Battle of Hill County" football game scheduled for Friday night, Whitney Mayor Janice Sanders is challenging Hillsboro Mayor Scott Johnson with a friendly wager. Sanders said that if Hillsboro wins the football game, she will wear a Hillsboro Eagle shirt and hat to the following Whitney City Council meeting. If the … Continue reading Whitney mayor bets on Wildcat win
Council proposes tax rate, sets hearing
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 24, 2023 The Whitney City Council proposed a tax rate for the coming year during the regular monthly meeting held Thursday, August 17. The council proposed a rate of $0.6004 per $100 valuation, which is a decrease from the previous rate of $0.6384. The proposed rate is the calculated voter-approval rate, … Continue reading Council proposes tax rate, sets hearing
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