Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 23, 2022 Abbott residents lined the streets Thursday night, March 17, to welcome the arrival of Matt and Brittney Hejl’s adoptive son, 16-year-old Andriy, to his new home after they were able to get him out of Ukraine. The Hejls met Andriy in 2015 when they began hosting him for visits … Continue reading Teen welcomed home from Ukraine
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Wildcats add district wins
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 23, 2022 The Whitney High School varsity baseball team began the week undefeated in district play after beating Riesel 6-2 at home Tuesday, March 15, and again on the road 11-5 Friday, March 18. The Wildcats (9-3, 3-0) got their first district win against Clifton 10-1 on March 8. The team … Continue reading Wildcats add district wins
Comptroller returns $2 billion to unclaimed property owners
Comptroller Glenn Hegar has returned $2 billion in unclaimed property to its rightful owners since he took office in January 2015, the comptroller’s office announced recently. “I am proud of the commitment this office has made to reuniting unclaimed property with its rightful owners, and that commitment is reflected in this landmark achievement,” Hegar said. … Continue reading Comptroller returns $2 billion to unclaimed property owners
Local activities planned to mark Vietnam Veterans Day
March 23, 2022 The auxiliary of Lake Whitney Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 12176 has announced services and activities to mark National Vietnam War Veterans Day on Tuesday, March 29. The auxiliary will be at Brookshire’s in Whitney from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. March 29, giving cupcakes to all veterans. The auxiliary then … Continue reading Local activities planned to mark Vietnam Veterans Day
Wildflower center experts release annual forecast
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 23, 2022 Texas wildflower season is almost here, and though it might not be a showstopper, University of Texas at Austin’s Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center experts say there will be plenty of reasons to get outside and see the state’s iconic blooms. “I’m expecting a nice display of wildflowers in … Continue reading Wildflower center experts release annual forecast
Eastern Star 50-year pin presented
March 23, 2022 Whitney Order of the Eastern Star #930 Worthy Matron Mildred Larance recently presented Darlene Pelham-Apperson her 50-year certificate and her 50-year pin. Chad Pelham pinned the pin on his mother. Darlene's family and O.E.S members were served cake and a dinner before the presentation. Darlene's father, the late Marvin Neese, was a … Continue reading Eastern Star 50-year pin presented
New hybrid nursing program to begin June 6 at Hill College
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 23, 2022 Hill College is now offering a hybrid option for its Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) and Paramedic Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Transition programs, which will run from June to May. The first cohort begins June 6, and the application deadline is April 1. The college was recently approved to … Continue reading New hybrid nursing program to begin June 6 at Hill College
American Legion donates to LWMA
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 23, 2022 The American Legion Post 522 of Whitney recently presented a check in the amount of $1,000 to the Lake Whitney Ministerial Alliance’s Joint Committee for Christmas (JCC) fund. Sons of the American Legion Commander Albert Arellano and Linda Arellano are pictured presenting the check to Michele Walker, JCC chairperson. … Continue reading American Legion donates to LWMA
Hill County 4-H Shooting Sports team brings home ribbons
March 23, 2022 The Hill County 4-H Shooting Sports Club proudly represented Hill County recently at the Spring Fever Shoot hosted by Burleson 4-H Shooting Sports. Club members received the following honors in the Senior Division - Camryn Camp, first place in light rifle metallic sight, second place in light rifle any sight, second place … Continue reading Hill County 4-H Shooting Sports team brings home ribbons
WISD board holds March meeting, hears reports from administrators
Reporter: Ellie Mahan March 16, 2022 The Whitney ISD Board of Trustees met Monday, March 7, in a regular session to review monthly district business and hear administrator reports for each campus. Superintendent John McCullough announced that the district will use its last bad weather day. Monday, April 18, will be a regular school day … Continue reading WISD board holds March meeting, hears reports from administrators
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