Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 1, 2021 The Hill County Emergency Services (ESD) 2 Board of Commissioners met in a regular session Thursday, August 19, and proposed the district’s tax rate for the coming year. The board proposed a rate of $0.04365 per $100 valuation, which is the no-new-revenue rate and a decrease from last year’s … Continue reading ESD 2 Board proposes tax rate, hears CareFlite update
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Authorities warn of new hostage scam
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September, 1, 2021 Local authorities are warning of a new telephone scam that is being reported in the community. The Hillsboro Department of Public Safety (HDPS) reported Tuesday, August 24, that the Hillsboro Police Department and the Hill County Sheriff’s Office have received several complaints about a hostage scam. The callers reportedly … Continue reading Authorities warn of new hostage scam
Area officials warn that hospital transfers are becoming difficult
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 25, 2021 The latest surge of COVID-19 cases is straining the resources of medical facilities throughout the area and the state. Hill County Judge Justin Lewis said Friday, August 20, that he had been informed that with elective surgeries canceled, Hill Regional Hospital's pre-op area was being used to care for … Continue reading Area officials warn that hospital transfers are becoming difficult
Hill County working to prevent illegal dumping on county roads
Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 25, 2021 Hill County has had more than 50 cases of illegal dumping this year. Two years ago, the Hill County Sheriff’s Office appointed Jeff Ward as the environmental deputy. Ward investigates cases of illegal dumping and ensures that abandoned items are properly disposed of. People illegally dump a wide range … Continue reading Hill County working to prevent illegal dumping on county roads
Lady Wildcats back in action
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 25, 2021 The Whitney High School varsity volleyball team has been warming up for the district schedule with scrimmages, games and tournaments this month. The Lady 'Cats are scheduled to compete in the Valley Mills tournament this week. See a complete season schedule on the Wildcat Spirit Page on page 7. … Continue reading Lady Wildcats back in action
City Council proposes tax rate, sets public hearings
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 25, 2021 The Whitney City Council met in a regular session Monday evening, August 16, and proposed the city tax rate as the council prepares to finalize a budget for the coming fiscal year. The council proposed the tax rate at $0.6384 per $100 valuation, which is the same as the … Continue reading City Council proposes tax rate, sets public hearings
High hopes fuel Wildcats’ return to football field
Sports Writer: Brent Cook August 25, 2021 The Whitney Wildcats march back onto the field of green this Friday with a mission of re-establishing the program as a fast and furious football squad with the talent and teamwork to return to the playoffs. Kickoff for the season-opener is set for 7:30 p.m. at Wildcat Stadium, … Continue reading High hopes fuel Wildcats’ return to football field
Art Briles kicks off AISD school year
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 25, 2021 Former Baylor University head football coach Art Briles surprised Aquilla Independent School District (AISD) students, staff and parents with a "Back to School" convocation speech Monday, August 16. AISD superintendent Dr. David Edison said that he recently contacted the former Big 12 Coach of the Year about a coaching … Continue reading Art Briles kicks off AISD school year
Retired teachers attend leadership training
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 25, 2021 Doug Hennig, Bosque County Retired Teachers Association President, Laura Rothrock, District 12 President, and Kay Brown, Hill County Retired Teachers Association President, attended the District 12 Texas Retired Teachers Association local presidents leadership training over the summer at the Region 12 Service Center in Waco. District 12 consists of … Continue reading Retired teachers attend leadership training
DPS urges drivers to be cautious this school year
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 25, 2021 With the school year underway for many districts across the state, the Texas Department of Public Safety is reminding the public of steps they can take to keep students and staff members safe. This includes slowing down in school zones, staying off cell phones and being aware at all … Continue reading DPS urges drivers to be cautious this school year
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