Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 30, 2022 The Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Friday, March 18, for The Palms at Lake Whitney. The RV resort is located at 5536 FM 933 and has 49 pull-through campsites. They also offer a dog park, community campfire and cabana, along with a laundry facility and … Continue reading The Palms at Lake Whitney welcomed to chamber
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ESD 1 Board raising VFD payouts to offset costs
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 30, 2022 The Hill County Emergency Services District (ESD) 1 Board of Commissioners met in regular session Thursday, March 17, and discussed measures to save on fuel costs. Fire departments have been dealing with rising operating costs, plus an uptick in calls for service. The board instructed departments to restrict the … Continue reading ESD 1 Board raising VFD payouts to offset costs
ESD 2 Board hears request, EMS reports
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 30, 2022 The Hill County Emergency Services District (ESD) 2 Board of Commissioners met in a regular session Thursday night, March 17, in Hillsboro. In public comments, Doreen Strickland with Abbott Volunteer Fire Department spoke to the board and asked for an increase in payments to fire departments responding to medical … Continue reading ESD 2 Board hears request, EMS reports
Kidnapping suspect taken into custody
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 30, 2022 The Hill County Sheriff’s Office took a subject into custody on multiple felony charges after a pursuit traveled through three counties Thursday, March 17. Reports indicated that Hill County Sheriff’s Office deputies became involved after receiving reports that a man had kidnapped his ex-girlfriend at gunpoint in Dallas County. … Continue reading Kidnapping suspect taken into custody
Paw Pals receives donation
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 30, 2022 Emilee Miller, the daughter of Kelly Falls, saved $40 that she earned from doing chores and purchased pet food for Hill County Paw Pals’ dogs and cats. Emilee is in the third grade at Hillsboro Elementary School. “Our community is proud of Emilee’s philanthropic spirit,” Paw Pals said in … Continue reading Paw Pals receives donation
Business Alliance recognizes 70+ Whitney area women in business
Reporter: Ellie Mahan March 23, 2022 Whitney Business Alliance President Carol Eubank addresses a group of women gathered for a celebration and leadership event last week. Encouragement, words of wisdom and all things green filled The Place at Lake Whitney Thursday, March 17, when the Whitney Business Alliance turned its regular meeting into a festive … Continue reading Business Alliance recognizes 70+ Whitney area women in business
Local unemployment rates down from one year ago
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 23, 2022 Data recently released by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) shows that unemployment rates in both Hill and Bosque counties were down in January compared to a year earlier. Hill County's January unemployment rate was reported at 4.4 percent, which is down from the 6.1 percent rate reported in January … Continue reading Local unemployment rates down from one year ago
Whitney PD arrests two for drugs, weapons
March 23, 2022 A Whitney Police Department narcotics investigation culminated in the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of drugs and weapons last week. Whitney Police Chief Chris Bentley said that the investigation was launched with other law enforcement agencies in response to multiple citizen complaints. Officers joined with the Hill County Sheriff’s Office … Continue reading Whitney PD arrests two for drugs, weapons
Powerlifters compete at state
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 23, 2022 Whitney High School athletes competed in the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association state contest in Corpus Christi Thursday, March 17. Alli McCreery placed fourth in state and improved 15 pounds on her total. Vanessa Cruz placed sixth and improved 25 pounds on her total. As a team, the … Continue reading Powerlifters compete at state
GolfPass ranks White Bluff New Course first in state
March 22, 2022 NBC Sports GolfPass has released the results of over 320,000 golf course reviews for 2021, and the new course at White Bluff Resort on Lake Whitney was ranked number one in Texas and number 29 in the nation. The old course at the resort was ranked the second best course in Texas. … Continue reading GolfPass ranks White Bluff New Course first in state
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