Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 6, 2022 Hill County's unemployment rate fell to 4.2 percent in February, down slightly from January's rate of 4.4 percent and down significantly from last February's rate of 6 percent. Data released by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) recently showed that there were 16,457 employed individuals in the county in February … Continue reading Unemployment rates down slightly in February
Author: The Lakelander
Donation benefits food bank program
Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 6, 2022 Our Daily Bread Food Bank Director Connie Stahl recently accepted a check from The Women's Guild of Our Savior Lutheran Church. The Lake Whitney Ministerial Alliance expressed appreciation for the donation, which will be used to support the Children's Summer Snack Bag Program. This ministry provides food for children … Continue reading Donation benefits food bank program
LW food bank reopens doors to public
Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 6, 2022 Our Daily Bread Food Bank will reopen to allow clients to come inside the building beginning Monday, April 4. When you arrive, park your car in the parking spaces out front and come inside to sign in. Clients are asked to try and bring identification for everyone in the … Continue reading LW food bank reopens doors to public
Negotiations underway for large Buc-ee’s in Hillsboro
Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 6, 2022 Plans for a Buc-ee’s travel center in Hillsboro were discussed in a public meeting for the first time Monday night, March 28, as the company submitted requests to the city’s Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission. Buc-ee’s Hillsboro, LLC is seeking exceptions to the city’s sign ordinance to accommodate its … Continue reading Negotiations underway for large Buc-ee’s in Hillsboro
LW Chamber welcomes The Hall Closet
Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 6, 2022 Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for The Hall Closet, located at 120 West Washington Avenue in downtown Whitney. The Hall Closet is a resale store offering clothing, home decor, furniture, purses, shoes and jewelry. Pictured is owner Kim Clark Hall with Kathleen Taylor, Stacey … Continue reading LW Chamber welcomes The Hall Closet
Council hears monthly reports, discusses playground request
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 30, 2022 The Whitney City Council heard reports from department heads and considered several agenda items, including a request for a new city playground, in a meeting held Monday evening, March 21. In his update to the council, Mayor Brad Slaten reported that he attended the Lake Whitney Garden Club meeting … Continue reading Council hears monthly reports, discusses playground request
Fire department seeks volunteers
Reporter: Ellie Mahan March 30, 2022 The Whitney Fire Department has 12 volunteers and would love to welcome about six more to the team. For information about how to become a volunteer firefighter, call the fire station at 254-694-2444. Other fire departments throughout the area are also facing an increase in calls and a shortage … Continue reading Fire department seeks volunteers
Commissioners enact 30-day county burn ban
Editor: shannon Cottongame March 30, 2022 The Hill County Commissioners Court implemented a 30-day burn ban for unincorporated areas of Hill County and discussed other business during a meeting held Tuesday, March 22. The county has recently had a sharp increase in grass fire calls, although the Keetch-Byram Drought Index, which the Texas Forest Service … Continue reading Commissioners enact 30-day county burn ban
CASA seeks volunteers during Child Abuse Prevention Month
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 30, 2022 April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and CASA of Hill County is raising awareness of the need for more dedicated members of the community to step up and become CASA volunteers, and help end child abuse and neglect, through supporting children and their families. CASA volunteers, or Court … Continue reading CASA seeks volunteers during Child Abuse Prevention Month
Hill County Jail passes inspection
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 30, 2022 The Texas Commission on Jail Standards inspected the Hill County Jail Thursday, March 10, and presented a certificate of compliance to Hill County officials. “This was all possible due to the excellent correctional staff that we have that had to overcome many obstacles and challenges of the past year … Continue reading Hill County Jail passes inspection
The Lakelander 