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Texas A&M School of Law honors Hill County judge
The Alumni Board of Directors of Texas A&M Law has announced that Hill County Judge Justin Lewis is one of seven recipients of the fourth annual Alumni Legacy Awards. Judge Lewis has been awarded the Judge Joe Spurlock II ’60 Alumnus/Alumna of the Year Award. In 2020, the beloved...
Rural areas of Central Texas experiencing mental health shortage
HILLSBORO, Texas (KXXV) — Rural areas can suffer the most when it comes to lack of mental health services — one clinical service director said the need for mental health services is crucial. Rural areas experience shortage in mental health services. Hillsboro has no psychiatrist in town to...
Savor Keene - call for vendors
September 22, 2024, is the first Savor Keene event, where the community and foodies alike come together to taste all the culinary deliciousness that the city has to offer. If you are a restaurant, food vendor, licensed home baker, or the like and want to participate in Savor Keene, please complete the Vendor Interest Form no later than September 6. Savor Keene is an event were participants will be able to try various delicious meals, treats, sweets, drinks, and take home yummies. It will be a great event to promote your business and meet new potential customers, all while showing off the many wonderful food businesses that make Keene so inviting for residents and travelers.
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...
City Council to meet in special session Thurs.
The Whitney City Council has scheduled a special session for Thursday, July 25, at 6 p.m. The council will hear a presentation on employee benefits from several insurance providers before voting on an employee benefits insurance broker of record for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The council will also vote on...
Ellis County Notice of Salaries Expenses and Allowances for Elected Officials for FY2024-2025
Commissioners’ Court Notice of Salaries, Expenses and Allowances for Elected Officials for FY2024-2025. Pursuant to Local Government Code §152.013, this is NOTICE of the following proposed increase of salaries, expenses or allowances for elected officials for Budget FY 2023- 2024. The salaries, expenses and allowances for elected officials will be before the Ellis County Commissioners’ Court for consideration and action on Tuesday, August 20,
TxDOT Public Hearing On Proposed Improvements to US 287 from US 67 to BUS 287
In-person open house: Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. TxDOT is proposing improvements to US 287 from US 67 to BUS 287 north of Waxahachie, approximately 8.3 miles, in Ellis County, Texas. Proposed improvements include constructing new two-lane northbound and southbound US 287 frontage roads with ten-foot...
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