The Texas Workforce Commission released August unemployment data last week, showing that both Hill and Bosque county rates increased from July to August. Hill County's August rate was 4.3%, up from the July rate of 3.8% and the same as the August 2024 rate. The August report shows Hill County with 823 unemployed residents out … Continue reading Local August unemployment data released
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Governor awards Hill Co. constable
Governor Greg Abbott presented Hill County Precinct 4 Constable Kevin Cordell the Star of Texas Award Thursday, September 11. Each September, the governor presents medals to honorees and family members of peace officers, firefighters and emergency first responders who are killed or suffer serious injury in the line of duty. Since the awards began in … Continue reading Governor awards Hill Co. constable
Council approves city budget
The Whitney City Council held public hearings on the city budget and tax rate and discussed funding sources for the library during a special meeting Thursday, September 11. There were no public comments on the proposals during the hearings, and the proposed budget was approved. Council member Amy Teal voted no, council member Jason Ince … Continue reading Council approves city budget
Wildcats win ‘Battle of Hill County’ 70-44
Pictured is junior Kobe Haynes as the Wildcats went on a fast-paced scoring spree in Hillsboro Friday. The Whitney Wildcats made it a long night for Hillsboro as they beat the Eagles 70-44 Friday, September 12, at John P. Erwin Stadium in Hillsboro. Hillsboro won the toss, elected to defer and kicked an onside kick … Continue reading Wildcats win ‘Battle of Hill County’ 70-44
WISD board hears facility assessment
The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees met in regular session Monday, September 8, and heard a presentation from Gallagher Construction Management on the firm's recent assessment of Whitney ISD facilities. The company evaluated the elementary and intermediate schools, the district technology building, athletic facilities and the hangar gym. The middle and high schools … Continue reading WISD board hears facility assessment
Court hears opposition to data center
The Hill County Commissioners Court heard from Abbott residents concerned about a proposed data center during a regular meeting Tuesday, September 9. Texas has seen a rapid increase in data centers, which are large facilities that house computer servers and equipment. John Gerik, John Blaha and Denton Tucker each approached the podium during open forum … Continue reading Court hears opposition to data center
Council to hold public hearing on budget, tax rate Thursday
The Whitney City Council will meet in a special session at 6 p.m. Thursday, September 11, to hold public hearings on the city's proposed tax rate and budget for the coming fiscal year. The council has proposed the no-new-revenue rate of $0.5764 per $100 valuation. That is a decrease from last year's rate of $0.6505 … Continue reading Council to hold public hearing on budget, tax rate Thursday
Woodbury VFD meal, auction this Saturday
Woodbury Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual homemade ice cream and auction fundraiser Saturday, September 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs and homemade ice cream. Donations are welcome and will be used for apparatus updates, new gear and equipment and training expenses. The auction will … Continue reading Woodbury VFD meal, auction this Saturday
‘Cats storm past Mart in opener
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
WISD tax rate, budget set for 2025-26
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
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