The Hill County Commissioners Court met in regular session Tuesday, June 10, and held public hearings on county road matters. There were no public comments on proposals to implement 35 mile-per-hour speed limits on HCRs 1258 and 1300 in the Whitney area, and commissioners approved both proposals. The court also held a public hearing on … Continue reading Court approves speed limits, road closure
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State comptroller releases June sales tax allocations
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced last week that he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for June, 6.1% more than in June 2024. The City of Whitney's June allocation came to $88,369, up just under 1% compared to last June. So far in 2025, … Continue reading State comptroller releases June sales tax allocations
Lake Whitney Farmers Market open Saturdays
The Lake Whitney Farmers Market is operating on Saturdays through September from 8 a.m. to noon. The market is located along South Brazos Street in downtown Whitney. Shoppers can find produce, fresh jams and jellies, baked goods and other items. The market will be held each Saturday, weather permitting. For more information, follow Lake Whitney … Continue reading Lake Whitney Farmers Market open Saturdays
Demolition begins at outlet mall ahead of redevelopment effort
Hillsboro City Manager Megan Henderson and developer Brian Glaser gave brief remarks Friday before city officials and Glaser Retail Partners representatives posed with sledge hammers to mark the beginning of demolition. The demolition will make space for the first new businesses at the mall site. After years of sitting mostly vacant, Hillsboro’s outlet mall is … Continue reading Demolition begins at outlet mall ahead of redevelopment effort
Midlothian man sentenced for fatal 2024 Hwy. 22 crash
A Midlothian man has been sentenced to six years in prison for a fatal crash that occurred near Peoria last year. Nathan Fisher, 29, was arrested after the May 18, 2024, crash and charged with intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle. The crash claimed the life of 54-year-old Helen Maxwell of Whitney. According to DPS reports, … Continue reading Midlothian man sentenced for fatal 2024 Hwy. 22 crash
Smith Foundation donates to CASA
Hill County CASA has received funding from the George G. and Alva Hudson Smith Foundation that will support its mission to advocate for children in foster care. Pictured are (l to r): advocate Dana Tipton, board member and advocate Don Rawls, advocate Rhodie Rawls, supervisor Kathy McEwen, advocate Debbie Cole and advocate Greg Hoeppner. The … Continue reading Smith Foundation donates to CASA
Hill Co. Cell Block Museum reopening set for June 14
Local historical artifacts and information stored at the Hill County Cell Block Museum will once again be on display starting June 14. After three years of renovations, the Hill County Cell Block Museum is preparing to reopen to the public Saturday, June 14. A ribbon cutting is planned at 10 a.m., and the museum will … Continue reading Hill Co. Cell Block Museum reopening set for June 14
Court votes to end county hotel occupancy tax
The Hill County Commissioners Court voted to cease county hotel occupancy tax collections during a regular meeting held Tuesday, May 27. Commissioners have been discussing the issue at recent meetings, trying to decide whether to continue collecting the tax and, if so, how to ensure that all those renting rooms in the county are collecting … Continue reading Court votes to end county hotel occupancy tax
Head-on collision claims life on FM 933 north of Whitney
The Department of Public Safety investigated a fatal crash north of Whitney Wednesday, May 28, at 10:19 a.m. Troopers responded to the scene on Farm Road 933 near Lake Whitney Drive in Huron.The preliminary investigation determined that a Nissan Rogue traveling southbound drove onto the wrong side of the roadway and crashed into a Chevrolet … Continue reading Head-on collision claims life on FM 933 north of Whitney
Hill County Master Gardeners celebrate 10 years of service, community impact
Master Gardeners receiving 10-year service pins are (l to r): Extension Agent Zach Davis, Lucy Pustejovsky, Carol Beyer and HCMG President Sue Haney. This year marks a decade of dedication, education and community beautification as the Hill County Master Gardeners Association celebrates its 10th anniversary. What began as a small group of eight passionate residents … Continue reading Hill County Master Gardeners celebrate 10 years of service, community impact
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