February 16, 2022 The Hill County Rainbow Room is a 24/7 resource center located within the local Child Protective Services (CPS) offices. In the Rainbow Room, CPS caseworkers have quick access to supplies for children who are victims of abuse or neglect - clothing, school supplies, diapers, hygiene products, travel bags, bedding, stuffed animals and … Continue reading Rainbow Room provides needs to local foster kids
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Early voting to begin in March primary elections
Editor: Shannon Cottongame February 9, 2022 Although most local candidates will be unopposed in this year's election cycle, area voters will still have some decisions to make as early voting begins next week in the March Republican and Democratic primary elections. The early voting period opens Monday, February 14, and will continue through Friday, February … Continue reading Early voting to begin in March primary elections
Local ranchers appear in Miranda Lambert video
Reporter: Ellie Mahan February 9, 2022 Miranda Lambert poses with her double Ashley Merrill on the day of shooting the music video for "If I Was a Cowboy," in November 2021. Ashley and Jack Merrill, who live on a ranch in Blum, acted in Miranda Lambert’s official music video for her song “If I Was … Continue reading Local ranchers appear in Miranda Lambert video
Livestock, creative arts entries sell at county fair
Editor: Shannon Cottongame February 9, 2022 The Hill County Fair concluded with the premium livestock auction Saturday, January 29, and winning Creative Arts Division entries were auctioned the previous evening. Livestock Division Grand Champions Preston Pustejovsky of Abbott FFA showed the grand champion steer, which was purchased by Sykora Ford for $11,000. The grand champion … Continue reading Livestock, creative arts entries sell at county fair
Parker seeks treasurer’s position
February 9, 2022 Rachel Parker Rachel Parker has announced her candidacy for Hill County treasurer. Parker is a native of Hill County who grew up in White Bluff and graduated from Blum High School. She has lived in Whitney her entire life, except for a few years spent in Washington as a military spouse. "I … Continue reading Parker seeks treasurer’s position
Senior Lady Wildcat recognized
Editor: Shannon Cottongame February 9, 2022 Caitlyn Panuco, a senior member of the Whitney High School varsity basketball team, is pictured with her parents, Juan and Diane, as she marked her last home game Saturday with a win against West. Panuco plans to attend either Texas State University or University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. The Lady … Continue reading Senior Lady Wildcat recognized
Ford dealership office manager recognized
Editor: Shannon Cottongame February 9, 2022 Sharon Penney, who has worked in the offices of both Cole Ford and Hillsboro Ford, recently retired after 15 years. Penney began her time at the dealership working in the office of Cole Ford for Larry and Kay Cole, and she continued sharing her experience as office manager of … Continue reading Ford dealership office manager recognized
Information sought about missing man
Editor: Shannon Cottongame February 9, 2022 John Walter Mauhar The Bosque County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the disappearance of John Walter Mauhar of Waco. Mauhar is 50 years old and described as 6’ tall, approximately 220 pounds, with brown eyes, brown hair, and balding with a beard.Mauhar checked into the Little Rocky Lodge in … Continue reading Information sought about missing man
Educational programs planned as county increases feral hog bounty
Editor: Shannon Cottongame February 2, 2022 Hill County AgriLife Extension will host four upcoming programs to help agriculture producers and landowners make informed decisions concerning feral hog control options. The sessions will also include information about the Bucks for Bacon Bounty Program, which will soon offer an increased bounty of $10 per tail with funds … Continue reading Educational programs planned as county increases feral hog bounty
Whitney well represented at county fair
Editor: Shannon Cottongame February 2, 2022 The Hill County Fair wrapped up with the livestock auction Saturday, January 29. Whitney FFA member and eighth grader Keeli Peters earned reserve grand champion with her steer, Pepe. She will take Pepe to compete at the Fort Worth Stock Show this week. Pictured are (l to r): FFA … Continue reading Whitney well represented at county fair
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