Local incumbents largely had a good night when primary votes were tallied Tuesday, March 3, but the Hill County Precinct 4 commissioner's race is headed to a May runoff. With no Democratic challenger in November, incumbent Justin Lewis won the race for the district judge’s seat with about 57% of the vote. Lewis served as … Continue reading Hill County voters favor most incumbents
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Longview man sentenced for area murder
A Longview man has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for the 2023 murder of a man near Whitney after accepting a plea deal. Charlie Neal Harris Jr., who was 31 at the time of the murder, was sentenced to 45 years each on charges of murder and aggravated robbery and 10 years each … Continue reading Longview man sentenced for area murder
Lady Wildcats head to state powerlifting meet
State-qualifying lifters Shayna Hughes and Jaelyn Nava The Lady Wildcat powerlifting team will be represented on the biggest stage later this month as two athletes have officially qualified for the state powerlifting meet. Shayna Hughes earned her trip to state by capturing first place in her weight class at the regional meet. Hughes delivered an … Continue reading Lady Wildcats head to state powerlifting meet
WHS German students earn top honors
Whitney High School German students competed at the Winterfest Regional German Contest hosted by Dallas College Mountainview Campus last month. Under the tutelage of their new German teacher, Frau Kathryn Ferriere, and Dance Coach Haley Becker, the 2026 Whitney German team dominated at regionals in all the Sportfest events and also won first place overall … Continue reading WHS German students earn top honors
‘Cats receive Dist. 17-3A All-District honors
District 17-3A officials recently released basketball all-district honors, with multiple Whitney High School basketball players making the cut. For the boys, junior shooting guard Jaxon Landrum was named sixth man of the year. First team all-district honors went to Kobe Haynes, K.J. O'Hearn and Delvion Walter. Second team all-district sections included Keegan Estill and Jordan … Continue reading ‘Cats receive Dist. 17-3A All-District honors
Steele Creek Acres VFD to hold sale
Steele Creek Acres Volunteer Fire Department will hold an inside sale Saturday, March 28, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The sale will raise funds for the department's kitchen remodel efforts, and donations of gently used items are currently being sought. To arrange a donation pick-up or drop off, call Gloria at 817-648-6643. The department … Continue reading Steele Creek Acres VFD to hold sale
Bass Pro Tour to visit Lake Whitney
Pro anglers will be on Lake Whitney Thursday and Friday competing for top honors and a $600,000 purse. Major League Fishing will bring its 2026 Bass Pro Tour, the sport’s premier professional bass fishing circuit, to Lake Whitney Thursday and Friday. Featuring a roster of 51 pros, the 2026 season spotlights some of the country’s … Continue reading Bass Pro Tour to visit Lake Whitney
Sheriff Barnes appointed to advisory panel
Sheriff Hunter Barnes Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced last week that Hill County Sheriff Hunter Barnes will be a panel member on the newly formed Law Enforcement Advisory Panel. The panel will strengthen collaboration between the comptroller’s office and law enforcement leaders across Texas. The group will advise the agency on implementation of key … Continue reading Sheriff Barnes appointed to advisory panel
TxDOT to hold meeting on roundabout
The Texas Department of Transportation will host an in-person public meeting, with a virtual option, for TxDOT’s State Highway 22 at Laguna Park roundabout project Thursday, March 5. The meeting, set for 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., will be held at West Shore Civic Association Community Center, located at 560 Farm Road 3118 in Laguna … Continue reading TxDOT to hold meeting on roundabout
Citizens voice concerns about Nexus data center negotiations
The Hill County Commissioners Court met in regular session Tuesday, February 24 and heard from concerned residents as tax abatement negotiations continue with the Nexus data center project near Hubbard.Commissioners approved a reinvestment zone for the data center at a February 10 meeting, laying the groundwork for a possible future tax abatement agreement. Linda Polley … Continue reading Citizens voice concerns about Nexus data center negotiations
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