Whitney running back Jontae Johnson powers past the Mart Panthers in the season opener at Wildcat Stadium. Returning from an injury last season, Johnson looked as strong as ever and played a key role in Whitney offensive attack. The Whitney Wildcats made a statement in their season opener, cruising past the Mart Panthers 63-34 in … Continue reading ‘Cats storm past Mart in opener
The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the district's budget and tax rate in a special meeting held Thursday, August 28. The board approved a tax rate of $0.9511 per $100 property valuation. That is down from last year's rate of $0.9938 but is the calculated voter-approval rate, which would trigger an election … Continue reading WISD tax rate, budget set for 2025-26
The Hill County Commissioners Court voted to approve the tax rate and budget for the coming year after no citizens spoke during a public hearing on the proposals Tuesday, August 26. The approved total combined tax rate for the county is $0.452647 per $100 property valuation, which breaks down to $0.387769 for the general fund … Continue reading Commissioners finalize county budget, tax rate
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
The Whitney City Council reviewed a road study recently conducted by Westwood Engineering during a regular meeting held Thursday evening, August 21. The firm found that many streets in Whitney are in poor enough condition that they will require full reconstruction, while others could be improved with less costly repairs, such as resurfacing or seal … Continue reading Council reviews Whitney road study
Whitney Volunteer Fire Department is selling drawing tickets for a pellet smoker, pictured above, to be given away during the department's barbecue fundraiser Saturday, September 13. Tickets are on sale for the Whitney Volunteer Fire Department's pellet smoker drawing giveaway, set for Saturday, September 13. In addition to the drawing, the VFD will hold a … Continue reading WVFD plans smoker giveaway, barbecue sale
Hill County Judge Shane Brassell filed the proposed county budget for the fiscal year beginning in October recently. The draft spending plan was filed in County Clerk Nicole Tanner's office Thursday, August 14. The judge worked with Auditor Susan Swilling and Treasurer Rachel Parker on the document with input from commissioners and department heads. While … Continue reading Proposed Hill County budget, tax rate filed
For generations, The Lamp Post has been more than just a gas station – it has been a trusted part of the community, serving as the town’s oldest and most reliable stop for fuel, snacks and friendly service. Today, while The Lamp Post continues to provide the same dependable offerings that have made it a … Continue reading Renovations transform local landmark
This illustration from the plan shows the storage allocation in Lake Whitney under the proposal. The top of the conservation pool stays the same at 533 feet, but 8 additional feet is allocated from the inactive pool as water supply storage for Brazos River Authority. The current average lake level is 532.2 feet, and under … Continue reading USACE, Brazos River Authority present lake reallocation plan
The Texas Education Agency released 2025 A-F Accountability Ratings for schools and campuses across the state last week after a state appeals court ruled in the agency's favor.Texas school districts and TEA have been battling in court over how the grades are calculated, and a lower court previously froze the release of scores. Two years … Continue reading TEA releases A-F ratings for schools
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