The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees met in regular session Monday, January 12, and approved an early resignation incentive plan for educators. The $250 incentive is designed to allow the district to post jobs sooner in the event that an educator has decided to resign or retire, and it will be available for … Continue reading WISD board approves early incentive plan
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Commissioners approve Animal Advisory Board guidelines
The Hill County Commissioners Court approved the operating guidelines for the county's newly formed Animal Advisory Board during a regular meeting held Tuesday, January 13. Commissioners approved the creation of the board in December after concerned citizens presented the idea. The board will not be able to spend county funds, but it will identify problems … Continue reading Commissioners approve Animal Advisory Board guidelines
Filing begins for city, school races
The candidate filing period for May city and school elections will open Wednesday, January 14. For the City of Whitney, the council seats currently held by Valery Peacock, Cheryl Taylor-West and Vicki Wilson will be expiring in May. Those interested in filing for a council seat can do so at Whitney City Hall, 115 West … Continue reading Filing begins for city, school races
It’s fair time in Hill County
Hill County Fair Duchess Emma Spigener (left) and Princess Kami Marmarosa (right) are pictured checking in Creative Arts Division items at the Hill County Fairgrounds Sunday, January 11. The Hill County Fair is underway at the Hillsboro fairgrounds, with livestock shows continuing and creative arts viewing open to the public. The Tuesday, January 13, schedule … Continue reading It’s fair time in Hill County
Lake Whitney Yoga: Community, Wellness & Growth in Whitney
Lake Whitney Yoga was founded with a simple mission: to create a space where community, wellness and movement come together. In just a short time, the studio has become a welcoming home for people of all ages seeking strength, balance and stress relief. While yoga can sometimes feel intimidating or misunderstood, Lake Whitney Yoga keeps … Continue reading Lake Whitney Yoga: Community, Wellness & Growth in Whitney
Fair projects begin arriving Sunday
Hill County youth will once again enter the show ring with their livestock next week, and creative arts and agricultural mechanics projects will also be judged. The fair runs from check-in Sunday through the livestock auction Saturday, January 17. Hill County youth will display their artistic and agricultural talents once again this year when the … Continue reading Fair projects begin arriving Sunday
Motorcyclist dies in crash on Hwy. 22
A Whitney man was killed when his motorcycle struck a deer on Highway 22 Thursday, January 1. The Department of Public Safety was dispatched to the scene near HCR 2401 northeast of Whitney just before 5 p.m. Officials reported that Neal Hull, 74, of Whitney was operating a Harley-Davidson motorcycle that struck a deer. Hull … Continue reading Motorcyclist dies in crash on Hwy. 22
Elections administrator, ESD commissioners appointed
The Hill County Commissioners Court appointed an elections administrator and Emergency Services District (ESD) board members during a meeting held Tuesday, December 23. The Hill County Elections Commission reviewed 27 applications and unanimously selected Ada Motherspau as the next elections administrator. The court reappointed Chad Wilson to the ESD 1 board and Jimmy Lehmann, Kevin … Continue reading Elections administrator, ESD commissioners appointed
Hill Co. CSCD supports food banks
The Hill County Community Supervision and Corrections Department presented $13,371.75 in gift cards to Hillsboro Interfaith Ministry’s (HIM) local food pantry and Our Daily Bread Food Bank in Whitney during 2025. The Community Supervision and Corrections Department in Hillsboro coordinates the program in conjunction with the courts in Hill County presided over by 66th Judicial … Continue reading Hill Co. CSCD supports food banks
Council appoints Parks Board
The Whitney City Council met in a regular session Thursday, December 18 and appointed members to the city's Parks Advisory Board. The board will meet regularly and help guide the city's activities related to parks and recreation. Ten individuals applied to serve on the board, and five were selected. The WWFL youth sports organization has … Continue reading Council appoints Parks Board
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