City and county officials provided information about the comprehensive planning effort underway ahead of next month's total solar eclipse during a community meeting held Thursday evening, March 7. Whitney Operations Director Billy Pribble told those gathered that planning has been underway for months at the county and city levels. He pointed out that the city … Continue reading City, county preparing for April’s total solar eclipse
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced last week that he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $980.9 million in local sales tax allocations for March, 2.2% less than in March 2023. The City of Whitney's March sales tax revenue totaled $71,076.54, up 12.87% from last March. For the first three months of … Continue reading Whitney sales tax revenue up for March, year to date
Texas State Park day pass reservations for April 8 will open at 8 a.m. Friday, March 8. Those hoping to view the total eclipse from a state park location can call the Texas State Parks Reservations Center at 512-389-8900 or visit tpwd.texas.gov/stateparks/reservations for all parks except Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Reservations for Enchanted Rock … Continue reading State Park day passes for eclipse available March 8
The City of Whitney will host its second public meeting on the April 8 total solar eclipse Thursday, March 7, at 7 p.m. The city especially encourages business owners and managers to attend this meeting to discuss strategies for the expected influx of visitors April 5-April 8. The meeting will be held in the Lake … Continue reading City to host meeting on solar eclipse
Pictured are members of the Whitney High School German Club's Upper Level Puppet Show team, which took first place at the Texas State German Contest. Pictured (l-r) are: Syvana Hill (Kasper), Fabio Garcia (Seppl), William Shelton (der Teufel), Dariana Contreras (die arme Gretel) and Linsey Bledsoe (die Waldfee). Whitney High School (WHS) German students traveled … Continue reading German students win at state competition
The Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its 69th annual awards banquet to be held Thursday, April 11. Nominations will be accepted for citizen of the year, chamber member of the year, educator of the year, young person of the year and Hall of Fame. Those submitting nominations should provide information … Continue reading LW Chamber taking award nominations
The candidate filing period for May city and school elections ended Friday, February 16, and both the City of Whitney and Whitney Independent School District will need elections to determine council and board seats. For the City of Whitney, the terms of council members Aimee Boswell, Martis Ward and Valery Peacock are expiring this year. … Continue reading May election needed for council, WISD seats
The Whitney City Council held its monthly meeting Thursday, February 15, and voted to establish a permit committee to restructure the city's permitting process. Operations Director Billy Pribble said that the city needs to create a more efficient permitting process, as the current procedures are confusing for both residents and employees. Pribble said that he … Continue reading City forms committee to improve permit process
The Whitney Independent School District (WISD) Board of Trustees met in a regular session Monday, February 12. Brad and Melissa Coffelt were announced staff members of the month. Superintendent John McCullough read a letter from Kendra Hensley, principal of the high school, in which she nominated them: "This dynamic duo is an invaluable asset to … Continue reading WISD board holds February meeting
The Whitney City Council will meet in a regular monthly session Thursday, February 15, at 6 p.m. The council is expected to call a general election on Saturday, May 4, for the purpose of electing three council members. A joint election agreement is also expected to be approved with Whitney Independent School District to allow … Continue reading City Council to hold February meeting Thurs.
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