Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 12, 2022 The 42nd annual Hill County Fair Queen contest will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, January 15, at the Vara Martin Daniel Performing Arts Center on the Hill College campus in Hillsboro. Contestants from across the county will compete to reign over this year’s festivities. Pictured above in the … Continue reading Hill County Fair queen nominees
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Lady Cats 4-1 in district play
Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 12, 2022 The Whitney High School varsity basketball team's season is well underway, and the Lady Wildcats currently have a district record of 4-1. The team has defeated McGregor, Clifton, Riesel and Waco Harmony, and fell short to Troy by 11 points. The Lady Cats were set to face West Tuesday … Continue reading Lady Cats 4-1 in district play
Whitney High School band students wrap up intense competitive events
Submitted by Band Director Josh Nowlin January 12, 2022 Last Saturday, the Whitney High School band wrapped up a unique competition where students competed at the state level with literally tens of thousands of other band students across the state. They learned college level music and performed in a blind audition for a panel of … Continue reading Whitney High School band students wrap up intense competitive events
Middle school band students earn spots in honor bands
January 12, 2022 Last month, 25 members of the Whitney Middle School Symphonic Band traveled to Groesbeck to compete against 18 other middle schools in the region for a chance at earning a spot in one of two honor bands. Director Michael Wilson said that Whitney had a strong showing, with 11 students making one … Continue reading Middle school band students earn spots in honor bands
Former Abbott students launching nonprofit to support area graduates
Reporter: Ellie Mahan January 12, 2022 Through their nonprofit, The K | K Enrichment Foundation, Jace Kolar (standing) and Zachary Kallus (seated) are working to assist seniors in Hill County with scholarships. The two have plans to expand the organization in the future and mentor Hill County students. Two former Abbott students have partnered to … Continue reading Former Abbott students launching nonprofit to support area graduates
Local Go Texan Scholarship applications now available
Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 12, 2022 The Hill County Area Go Texan Committee has announced that 2022 scholarship applications are available. Hill County seniors are reminded that they are eligible for a $20,000 scholarship from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Association (HLSRA). Those applications must be completed online at RodeoHouston.com no later than Tuesday, … Continue reading Local Go Texan Scholarship applications now available
Hill Regional’s new vaccine clinic days, booster criteria
Submitted by Hill Regional Hospital January 12, 2022 Effective immediately, Hill Regional Hospital has moved its COVID-19 vaccine clinic to Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. We would appreciate your making an appointment online by visiting the website, http://www.hillregionalhospital.com. After choosing to make an appointment for a new vaccine or a booster, when you enter … Continue reading Hill Regional’s new vaccine clinic days, booster criteria
Singing Aggies return to Clifton
Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 12, 2022 The Texas A&M Singing Cadets will once again grace the stage of Frazier Performance Hall at the Bosque Arts Center in Clifton. The “Voice of Aggieland” will perform on Thursday, January 13, at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale for $15 per person and may be purchased that evening. … Continue reading Singing Aggies return to Clifton
Seventh grade team wins Whitney tournament
Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 12, 2022 The Whitney Middle School Seventh Grade “A” basketball team won the Whitney tournament held Saturday, January 8. Pictured are (l to r): front row - Colt Poore, Fisher Watson, Keegan Estill, Jaxon Landrum, Johnny Ayres and Rylan Smith; back row - Sean Warren, Kade McFadden, Jordan McGill and Leo … Continue reading Seventh grade team wins Whitney tournament
Hillsboro to host human trafficking outreach event
January 12, 2022 The Heart of Texas Human Trafficking Coalition will host “Not In My City: Human Trafficking Outreach” in five Central Texas counties Saturday, January 29. Organizers say that this event will give everyone an opportunity to play an active part in the fight against human trafficking. Locally, the event will begin at 1 … Continue reading Hillsboro to host human trafficking outreach event
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