Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 20, 2022 Early voting will begin Monday, April 25, ahead of the Saturday, May 7, election date. There will be statewide constitutional amendments on the ballot, and local races will be decided. Those who would like to cast early ballots in Hill County can vote between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. … Continue reading Early voting in May elections to begin
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Whitney ISD board holds April meeting
Reporter: Ellie Mahan April 20, 2022 The Whitney ISD Board of Trustees met Monday, April 11, in a regular session to view 2022 mock STAAR test results, watch a presentation on the ACE Program and hear administrator reports. During administrator reports, Amber Seely, elementary school principal, reported that the campus enrollment is growing. Four new … Continue reading Whitney ISD board holds April meeting
WHS tennis players state bound
Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 20, 2022 Three members of the Whitney High School tennis team are state bound after competing at the regional competition last week. Danna Guille and Laney Beam won first place in girls' doubles, earning the regional championship and a trip to state. Macy McKinney took third place in girls' singles, securing … Continue reading WHS tennis players state bound
Local jobless rates decline in March
Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 20, 2022 Hill County's unemployment rate dropped to 3.4 percent in March, down from 4.2 percent in February, according to data released by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) last week. In March, there were 594 unemployed individuals in the county out of a total labor force of 17,342. Hill County's rate … Continue reading Local jobless rates decline in March
Sales tax holiday for emergency supplies
Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 20, 2022 As we enter severe weather season, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 25. The comptroller’s office … Continue reading Sales tax holiday for emergency supplies
Local churches planning 28th annual Blue Sunday
Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 20, 2022 April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and to remember the millions of children who are victims of abuse and neglect, Blue Sunday Child Abuse Prevention is asking the faith community to pray on Sunday, April 24. The effort began when a report about abused and neglected children caught the … Continue reading Local churches planning 28th annual Blue Sunday
LW Chamber presents awards during 67th annual banquet
Reporter: Ellie Mahan April 13, 2022 The Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce held its 67th annual banquet and awards ceremony Thursday, April 7, at the HILCO Civic & Event Center in Itasca. Awards were presented to this year's young person of the year, Brayden Heath; citizen of the year, Carol Eubank; educator of the year, … Continue reading LW Chamber presents awards during 67th annual banquet
Sales tax revenue stillstrong in city, county
Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 13, 2022 Sales tax figures released by Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar last week indicate that revenue is up considerably in Hill County and remains strong in both the City of Whitney and Bosque County compared to last year's revenue. Hegar announced that he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special … Continue reading Sales tax revenue stillstrong in city, county
Whitney woman arrested in drug diversion investigation
Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 13, 2022 A Whitney woman was arrested on felony charges last week after an investigation into a drug case involving a Clifton nursing home. Multiple agencies, including Whitney and Clifton police departments, began investigating after Clifton Lutheran Sunset Ministries (CLSM) alerted authorities that drugs had possibly been stolen from a resident … Continue reading Whitney woman arrested in drug diversion investigation
Whitney splits series with West
April 13, 2022 The Whitney High School varsity baseball team claimed sole possession of second place with a 3-0 win over West Friday, April 8, in Whitney. The Wildcats manufactured runs in the fourth, fifth and sixth innings to beat the district rival after losing to the Trojans Tuesday, April 5. Solid pitching from Colby … Continue reading Whitney splits series with West
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