The Whitney City Council heard a report about a proposed new wastewater treatment plant and proposed a tax rate for the coming year in a meeting held Thursday, August 15.In February 2023, the council approved a proposal for engineering and surveying services related to the city’s wastewater treatment plant from Clark Associates. At that meeting, … Continue reading Engineers present sewer plant proposal
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Firefighters arrested after investigation
The Hill County Sheriff's Office arrested an area volunteer firefighter last week after an investigation into a June house fire. It was the second arrest of a firefighter related to a burglary and arson case. Justin Moore, 19, of Whitney was booked into the Hill County Law Enforcement Center Saturday, August 10, on an arson … Continue reading Firefighters arrested after investigation
WISD Board of Trustees continues budget discussions
The Whitney Independent School District (WISD) Board of Trustees met in regular session Monday, August 12, and discussed the budget for the coming fiscal year. Superintendent Todd Southard spoke regarding the preliminary budget: "One of the things that we've been talking about pretty much all summer is that things are not looking good as far … Continue reading WISD Board of Trustees continues budget discussions
Whitney Animal Control seeks help from community
Drew (Johnathan) Youngblood has received his Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Code Enforcement License and his Animal Control License from the Texas Department of State Health Services. A growing public health concern has brought the community together to address the pressing need for animal control in Whitney. The decision to establish an animal control … Continue reading Whitney Animal Control seeks help from community
Whitney City Council to meet in August session Thursday
The Whitney City Council will meet in a regular session Thursday, August 15, at 6 p.m.The council is expected to propose a tax rate for the coming year and set a public hearing, if necessary. Engineering of the new wastewater treatment plant with Clark Associates is on the agenda for discussion. The council will consider … Continue reading Whitney City Council to meet in August session Thursday
State comptroller distributes monthly sales tax revenue
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 August, 0.3% less than in August 2023. Hill County's net payment this period was $398,358, up 5.47% from August of last year. Year to date, the county's allocations … Continue reading State comptroller distributes monthly sales tax revenue
City ordinance addresses trees, bushes
The Whitney City Council recently approved an ordinance to address trees, bushes and other vegetation in streets and rights-of-way in the city. The council's action, taken at a July 25 special meeting, amends the Code of Ordinances relating to "offenses and nuisances" to include a section regarding property owner maintenance of public rights-of way. The … Continue reading City ordinance addresses trees, bushes
WISD announces 2024-25 school safety protocols
Whitney Independent School District Superintendent Todd Southard announced changes related to school safety and security in a letter to parents last week. Southard said that each Whitney ISD campus will employ an armed security guard this school year. Daniel Turner will be working at the elementary school, Heath Yeager will be at the intermediate school, … Continue reading WISD announces 2024-25 school safety protocols
Hill Co. Paw Pals signing up golfers, sponsors
The fourth annual Putts for Paws golf tournament is scheduled for Saturday, October 19, at the Old Course at White Bluff Resort in Whitney. This golf tournament is a fundraising event to benefit Hill County Paw Pals in Hillsboro. The four-person scramble will get underway at 10 a.m. There will be trophies awarded for first, … Continue reading Hill Co. Paw Pals signing up golfers, sponsors
Council discusses funding for road work
The Whitney City Council addressed several agenda items related to street conditions in the city during a regular meeting held Thursday evening, July 18. The council heard a presentation from Rob Barthen of Grant Works, which has assisted the city on grant applications and related projects in the past. Barthen presented information about the Texas … Continue reading Council discusses funding for road work
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