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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WHS student selected to participate in Navy parade
Raley Seale Whitney High School sophomore Raley Seale was one of 60 female cadets selected to lead the United States Navy's 250th Homecoming Parade Monday, October 13, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Seale is a member of the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps and joined 200 total cadets who were selected for the honor of being … Continue reading WHS student selected to participate in Navy parade
Wildcats stun Grandview, open district play with statement win
Pictured is senior Jontae Johnson, who continued to contribute to the team's success as they defeated Grandview Friday night. For the first time since 2019, the Whitney Wildcats got the best of their district nemesis — and they did it in convincing fashion. Behind a lights-out defense and an all-star performance from Kobe Haynes at … Continue reading Wildcats stun Grandview, open district play with statement win
Commissioners approve HCSO vehicle purchases
The Hill County Commissioners Court approved vehicle purchases for the sheriff's office and issued a proclamation recognizing 4-H Week in Hill County during a meeting held Tuesday, September 30. Hill County Sheriff Hunter Barnes presented information to the court showing that his administration has managed to save $717,000 in its budget since taking office this … Continue reading Commissioners approve HCSO vehicle purchases
50th annual Pioneer Days Saturday
The Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce will present the 50th annual Pioneer Days festival Saturday, October 4, in downtown Whitney. Visitors and residents will gather downtown to enjoy carnival rides, shopping, food vendors, live entertainment and the afternoon’s parade. The fun starts early with the carnival opening to the public along Railroad Avenue Thursday, October … Continue reading 50th annual Pioneer Days Saturday
HCSO mourns passing of former sheriff
Sheriff Brent Button The Hill County Sheriff's Office has announced the death of retired Hill County Sheriff V. Brent Button, who passed away Saturday, September 20, at the age of 82 in Hillsboro. Sheriff Button began his service as a Hill County sheriff's deputy in 1978 under former Sheriff Ray Pettit. He began serving as … Continue reading HCSO mourns passing of former sheriff
HCSO to launch public information app
The Hill County Commissioners Court heard from Sheriff Hunter Barnes about a public information portal that is expected to go live in Hill County in the coming weeks during a regular meeting held Tuesday, September 23. Sheriff Barnes presented information about the SheriffApp, which Barnes said will be accessible from any smart phone and will … Continue reading HCSO to launch public information app
Voter registration deadline nears for November
The voter registration deadline for new voters planning to cast a ballot on the November 4 election date is Monday, October 6. Texans will vote on proposed constitutional amendments, and several local elections are also planned. Texas law requires eligible voters to register by the 30th day before election day.To confirm voter registration status, Texans … Continue reading Voter registration deadline nears for November
Council accepts police chief’s resignation
The Whitney City Council accepted the resignation of Police Chief Joshua Scholes during a regular meeting held Thursday, September 18. Scholes began serving as police chief at the beginning of the year when former chief Kyle Nevil left the department to begin serving as Hill County Precinct 1 constable. After a closed session, the council … Continue reading Council accepts police chief’s resignation
Head of TEA to visit Aquilla ISD Wednesday
Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath is scheduled to visit Aquilla ISD Wednesday morning, September 24. Commissioner Morath personally asked to visit Aquilla ISD to see firsthand the innovative programs and successes that set the district apart. During his time on campus, Commissioner Morath will tour classrooms, view the district's ongoing construction project and conclude … Continue reading Head of TEA to visit Aquilla ISD Wednesday
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