Whitney will hold a city-wide garage sale Friday through Sunday, September 4-6, with the City of Whitney waiving garage sale permit fees for the weekend. Residents are encouraged to set up garage sales, while shoppers can search for treasures throughout the city. Sales will be included on a city-wide garage sale list. Residents who want … Continue reading Whitney plans city-wide garage sale this weekend
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Brazos River Authority implements drought watch
The Brazos River Authority has informed customers accessing water from Whitney, Aquilla, Granbury and Limestone lakes that a Stage 1 - Drought Watch has been declared. The watch is the result of the drier than normal conditions in this portion of the Brazos River Basin and is a response to drought trigger levels established by … Continue reading Brazos River Authority implements drought watch
Hill County unemployment rate stands at 4.4% in July
Hill County's July unemployment rate was 4.4 percent, according to the latest data released by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) last week. TWC's report shows that there were 844 unemployed Hill County residents in July out of a total civilian labor force of 19,052. The July rate is slightly lower than June's 4.6 percent rate … Continue reading Hill County unemployment rate stands at 4.4% in July
Parks board proposes community center at former Cato Drug site
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
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
Proposed county tax rate stands, public hearing set for September 1
The Hill County Commissioners Court opted not to amend the proposed county tax rate after further budget discussions Tuesday, August 18. The court also set public hearings on the county budget and tax rate for September 1. At an August 4 meeting, the court proposed a combined county tax rate of $0.467890 per $100 valuation. … Continue reading Proposed county tax rate stands, public hearing set for September 1
Miss Lake Whitney Pageant now accepting contestants
The Whitney Lions Club is inviting young ladies from across the area to participate in the Miss Lake Whitney Pageant Saturday, September 26, at the Whitney ISD Auditorium, located at 305 South San Jacinto Street. The pageant returns during an especially historic year for the community, as Whitney celebrates its 150th anniversary and the nation … Continue reading Miss Lake Whitney Pageant now accepting contestants
Incumbents file for AISD positions
No elections will be needed for Aquilla ISD or the City of Blum in November, after only incumbents filed for AISD board seats and no candidates filed in Blum. AISD had the school board seats of Will Pinner and Kevin Clepper expiring this year, and the incumbents both filed and will be unopposed. The City … Continue reading Incumbents file for AISD positions
TEA releases school ratings
Local school districts received their state report cards when the Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced the release of 2026 A-F Accountability Ratings for public school systems and campuses across the state Friday, August 14. There was improvement in Whitney's scores this year, with the overall district grade still a C but rising from a 75 … Continue reading TEA releases school ratings
Comptroller releases sales tax allocations
Texas Comptroller Don Huffines distributed $1.4 billion in sales tax allocations for August, 13.6% more than in August 2025. The City of Whitney's August allocation was $122,776, up about 25% compared to last August. Year-to-date figures show the city receiving about 20% more sales tax revenue than the first eight months of 2025, with allocations … Continue reading Comptroller releases sales tax allocations
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