A fast-spreading fire claimed the Fort Graham Baptist Church sanctuary Tuesday, March 31, after a vehicle fire spread to the building. The sanctuary was dedicated in 1992 after a fundraising campaign. Members of Fort Graham Baptist Church marked Easter in a way they never expected, gathering in faith just days after a catastrophic fire destroyed … Continue reading Fort Graham Baptist sanctuary destroyed by fire
A Hillsboro man was arrested on charges of intoxication manslaughter after a pedestrian was struck and killed near Whitney Tuesday, March 31. Department of Public Safety troopers and local first responders were dispatched to the scene on Farm Road 2604 near Farm Road 933 just after 11 a.m. According to Texas Department of Public Safety … Continue reading Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle on FM 2604
The Brazos River Authority has announced that a Stage 1 Drought Watch has been implemented for nine of the 11 reservoirs within the BRA water supply system, including lakes Aquilla and Whitney. Other reservoirs affected by the Stage 1 Drought Watch are lakes Possum Kingdom, Proctor, Belton, Limestone, Somerville, Stillhouse Hollow and Georgetown. The current … Continue reading Brazos River Authority implements Stage 1 Drought Status at 11 lakes
The Texas Workforce Commission released monthly unemployment data last week, showing that Hill County's unemployment rate rose to 4.2 percent in January. That is up from December's rate of 3.6 percent and slightly higher than the January 2025 rate of 4 percent.Hill County had 796 unemployed individuals out of a total civilian labor force of … Continue reading January unemployment data released
The Whitney City Council approved changes to the city's ordinance regarding outdoor displays in the downtown area and discussed other business in a meeting held Thursday, March 26. The council voted to amend the ordinance related to outdoor displays after recent discussions and public hearings. Two downtown businesses, C&S Antiques and Keith Ace Hardware, requested … Continue reading Council amends outdoor display ordinance
Fraudsters are flooding phones with fake violation notices designed to scare and steal. Drivers across Texas have reported receiving alarming messages that falsely claim to be from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) or similarly named agencies. These texts often threaten immediate prosecution, suspension of vehicle registration or loss of driving privileges due to … Continue reading DMV warns Texans about text scam
The Hill County Commissioners Court approved a resolution supporting proposed state legislation aimed at increasing funding for county road infrastructure during a meeting held Tuesday, March 24. The resolution states that counties are responsible for maintaining more than half of all public road miles in the state but receive only a small share of state … Continue reading Commissioners support road funding legislation
Whitney High School sophomore Shayna Hughes set three personal records and earned ninth place overall at the girls' state powerlifting meet in Edinburg over spring break. She lifted a total of 880 lbs., including a 315 lb. squat, 225 lb. bench and 340 lb. deadlift. Whitney High School powerlifters competed at the boys' state meet … Continue reading Wildcat powerlifters earn medals at state contest
The Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce will continue accepting nominations for awards to be presented at this year's chamber banquet through Friday, March 27. Tickets and table reservations are also now available for the 71st annual banquet planned for Saturday, April 18. Each year, the chamber presents awards to individuals and businesses for their significant … Continue reading Chamber award nominations due Friday
The voter registration deadline for new voters planning to cast a ballot in May city and school elections is Thursday, April 2. This is also the deadline for voters to register a change of address for the May election date.Texas law requires eligible voters to register by the 30th day before election day. The City … Continue reading Voter registration deadline is April 2 for May elections
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