Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 26, 2022 Whitney Police Department responded to a disturbance involving a stabbing at End Zone Sports Grill in downtown Whitney Saturday night, January 22. Few details had been released as of The Lakelander's press time Sunday, but Whitney Police Chief Chris Bentley confirmed that there was a stabbing at the location … Continue reading Police investigating incident at downtown restaurant/bar
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Amateur Radio Society to hold Winter Field Day Jan. 29
Reporter: Ellie Mahan January 26, 2022 Aurora, who became licensed in amateur radio when she was nine years old, spoke on the radio with her dad Dave Veccio at a previous field day event. Dave Veccio is a member of Lake Whitney Amateur Radio Society, and Aurora celebrated her 11th birthday last week. The Lake … Continue reading Amateur Radio Society to hold Winter Field Day Jan. 29
Dennis Wilson announces candidacy
January 26, 2022 Editor: Shannon Cottongame Dennis Wilson Retired Limestone County Sheriff Dennis Wilson has announced his intention to seek the Republican nomination for the newly redrawn Texas State House District 13. With over 45 years of law enforcement experience under his belt, Wilson believes he is uniquely qualified to serve in the state legislature … Continue reading Dennis Wilson announces candidacy
Hill County Fair queen crowned
Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 26, 2022 The Hill County Fair Queen Contest was held Saturday, January 15, ahead of this year's county fair. Jocelyn Kolar of Abbott, representing Hill County 4-H, was crowned 2022 queen. Pictured are (l to r): Caitlyn McLain (Abbott) - honorable mention; Kennedy Janek (Abbott)- princess, high sales, best introduction; Jocelyn … Continue reading Hill County Fair queen crowned
Covington ISD students out this week
Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 26, 2022 Covington Independent School District announced Friday, January 21, that its campuses would be closed Monday, January 24, through Friday, January 28, due to illnesses and staff shortages. The district was already scheduled to be out Thursday and Friday for the county fair. All campus games, competitions and performances are … Continue reading Covington ISD students out this week
Hill County commissioners meet in special session
Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 26, 2022 The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a special session Tuesday, January 18, to consider several agenda items. Commissioners voted to extend previously approved overtime pay for jailers and dispatchers at the sheriff's office to also include patrol operations. Employees generally accrue comp time instead of overtime pay, but … Continue reading Hill County commissioners meet in special session
Registration opens for Hill County Master Gardener training class
Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 26, 2022 The Hill County Master Gardener program is now registering participants for its 2022 intern program. The Master Gardener program is a volunteer development program offered by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. It is designed to increase the availability of horticultural information and improve quality of life through educational horticultural … Continue reading Registration opens for Hill County Master Gardener training class
Participants gearing up for county fair
Reporter: Ellie Mahan and Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 19, 2022 Events scheduled at Hillsboro fairgrounds next week… Whitney High School senior Cheyenne Delong will show a market steer and heifer at the fair. Young people throughout the county are preparing their livestock, creative arts and shop projects for next week's Hill County Fair. The fair … Continue reading Participants gearing up for county fair
WISD discusses COVID-19 protocol, benchmark data
Reporter: Ellie Mahan January 19, 2022 The Whitney ISD Board of Trustees met Monday, January 10, in a regular session to discuss COVID-19 quarantine protocols, review benchmark data and hear administrator reports. In honor of school board appreciation month, for the January meeting, the board room was decorated with handmade posters for the board members, … Continue reading WISD discusses COVID-19 protocol, benchmark data
County prepares annex to serve west side
Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 19, 2022 The Hill County Commissioners Court approved utility applications for the new annex property on the west side of the county and discussed changes to the county's feral hog bounty program at a meeting held Tuesday, January 11. In November, the court moved forward with the purchase of two buildings … Continue reading County prepares annex to serve west side
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