Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 13, 2022 Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting for Wildcat Kids Daycare. Pictured are owners Amanda and Michael Coe, Alicia Wright and Samantha Snelgrove and employee Alexis Horn. Also pictured is Chamber Director John McCullough, Whitney Independent School District superintendent. The daycare is located at 101 North … Continue reading Wildcat Kids Daycare joins chamber
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Sheriff’s office investigating after man impersonates officer on I-35
Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 13, 2022 Authorities offer safety tips for drivers… The Hill County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of a man impersonating a law enforcement officer and attempting contact with a driver on Interstate 35. The incident occurred on Friday, April 1, when authorities say a man driving a black sport-utility vehicle … Continue reading Sheriff’s office investigating after man impersonates officer on I-35
WHS golfers advance to regionals
Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 13, 2022 The Whitney High School varsity boys golf team recently finished third in district play. Members of the varsity team pictured above (l to r) are Rob Riney, Kannon Watson, Tate Winkler and Brendan Aguirre. Winkler and Riney will advance to regionals in Brenham April 18-19, after they each shot … Continue reading WHS golfers advance to regionals
Whitney High School athletes compete in district track meet
April 13, 2022 The Whitney High School track teams competed at the 2022 District 17-3A track meet in McGregor last week, and several athletes will be heading to area. The boys 4x100m relay team of Kyler Cryns, Orrin Green, Jordan Johnson and Marcus Wilson will advance. Orrin Green also qualified in the 100m, 200m and … Continue reading Whitney High School athletes compete in district track meet
New voters must register this week ahead of May 7 elections
Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 6, 2022 Those who plan to cast ballots on the Saturday, May 7, election date and are not already registered to vote must register by Thursday, April 7. Locally, an election is scheduled to decide a school bond proposal in Aquilla, and multiple entities have called elections to elect city and … Continue reading New voters must register this week ahead of May 7 elections
Hill County Summit focuses on population trends, projections
Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 6, 2022 State Demographer Dr. Lloyd Potter was the featured speaker when the first annual Go Hillsboro Hill County Summit was held at Hill College Thursday, March 31. Over 70 people attended to hear Dr. Potter discuss demographic characteristics and trends in Hill County, the state and the region. The Texas … Continue reading Hill County Summit focuses on population trends, projections
Whitney man sentenced to 95 years for home invasion
Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 6, 2022 A Hill County District Court jury held a five-day trial beginning Monday, March 21, and found defendant Josephus Demetrius Garrett guilty on two counts of burglary of a habitation. The jury then assessed his punishment at 95 years in prison in one case and 15 years in prison for … Continue reading Whitney man sentenced to 95 years for home invasion
Vietnam veterans service held
Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 6, 2022 The auxiliary of Lake Whitney Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 12176 held services and activities to mark National Vietnam War Veterans Day on Tuesday, March 29. As part of the day’s events, a Vietnam Veterans Day Service was held at Whitney Veterans Memorial Park Tuesday afternoon. VFW Post … Continue reading Vietnam veterans service held
Blum schools considering four-day week
Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 6, 2022 Blum Independent School District is surveying parents on the possibility of implementing a four-day school week. Superintendent Jeff Sanders said that the district recently surveyed teachers on the proposal and now wants to see how parents feel. Sanders said that the idea came about as the school considered ways … Continue reading Blum schools considering four-day week
Donations collected at Brookshire’s
Reporter: Ellie Mahan April 6, 2022 Pictured is Tracy Wilder, president of VFW Post 12176 Auxilliary, with Jason Beardon, store director of Brookshire's in Whitney. The auxiliary of VFW Post 12176 is partnering with Brookshire’s to collect water, Gatorade and non-perishable snack foods for local volunteer fire departments, including Whitney, Lakeview, 2604, White Bluff, Blum, … Continue reading Donations collected at Brookshire’s
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