Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 24, 2023 The Whitney City Council proposed a tax rate for the coming year during the regular monthly meeting held Thursday, August 17. The council proposed a rate of $0.6004 per $100 valuation, which is a decrease from the previous rate of $0.6384. The proposed rate is the calculated voter-approval rate, … Continue reading Council proposes tax rate, sets hearing
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Whitney Wildcats entering ’23 season with high hopes
Sports writer: Brent Cook August 24, 2023 As the summer heat gives way to the anticipation of fall, the Whitney Wildcats are poised to embark on a promising journey in the 2023 season. With the echoes of last year's successes still resonating, the Wildcats hope to build upon their achievements and leave their mark on … Continue reading Whitney Wildcats entering ’23 season with high hopes
WISD board reviews budget, considers new ATM service
Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 24, 2023 The Whitney ISD Board of Trustees met in a regular session Monday, August 14 to discuss the district budget, hear administrator reports and review other agenda items. The board discussed the 2023-2024 district budget, and Tamara Harrison, WISD business manager, was available to answer questions from the board. Last … Continue reading WISD board reviews budget, considers new ATM service
County proposes tax rate as budget work continues
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 24, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court proposed a tax rate during a special meeting held Tuesday, August 15, as work continues to fine-tune the budget for the fiscal year that begins October 1. The total county tax rate is comprised of two rates: the general fund rate, which is used … Continue reading County proposes tax rate as budget work continues
Local reveals treasures in ‘green building’
Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 24, 2023 Frank Wade's 13,000-square-foot green metal building in Whitney is filled with a collection of antique items, including more than 15 cars. Wade is pictured above in front of his oldest car, a 1929 Model A Roadster pickup. A stone depicting a Baylor Bear adorns the green metal building located … Continue reading Local reveals treasures in ‘green building’
County approves tax abatement for large solar project near Abbott
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 17, 2023 Road use agreement adds new requirements… The Hill County Commissioners Court approved a tax abatement agreement with Ash Creek Solar for its solar project near Abbott at a regular meeting held Tuesday, August 8. Documents filed with the county show the company planning to lease about 2,800 acres for … Continue reading County approves tax abatement for large solar project near Abbott
Local Community Resource Coordination Group to meet
Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 17, 2023 Hill County's Community Resource Coordination Group (CRCG)will hold its first meeting with Tina Bow as the new chair of the organization at 1 p.m. Thursday, August 17, at First Baptist Church Hillsboro, located at 300 East Franklin Street. The Hill County CRCG has been in operation for the past … Continue reading Local Community Resource Coordination Group to meet
Whitney sales tax revenue rises 11% over last August
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 17, 2023 Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced recently that he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for August, 2.8 percent more than in August 2022. Locally, the City of Whitney's August allocation came to $97,399, up 11% from the same … Continue reading Whitney sales tax revenue rises 11% over last August
Back-to-school sales tax holiday August 11-13
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 11, 2023 Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers that they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 11-13. State law exempts sales tax on qualified items — such as clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks — … Continue reading Back-to-school sales tax holiday August 11-13
Whitney PD makes arrests after burglary
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 11, 2023 The Whitney Police Department took two suspects into custody after a chase Tuesday, August 1. According to reports, officers were dispatched to Pit Stop convenience store at 209 North Bosque Street in reference to a possible break-in. An officer arrived on scene and reportedly saw a subject running from … Continue reading Whitney PD makes arrests after burglary
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