Reporter: Ellie Mahan January 5, 2022 Students from Aquilla Independent School District were a few of the many volunteers and donors who helped Our Daily Bread serve those in need in the Lake Whitney area last year. Our Daily Bread, located at 100 Sims Drive in Whitney, provided food for approximately 2,000 families and 5,000 … Continue reading Food bank assisted 5,000 people in 2021 with community’s help
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Bosque County sex offender on ‘Most Wanted’ list arrested
Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 5, 2022 Manuel Muniz Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Manuel Muniz, of Morgan, is back in custody following his arrest on December 13. Members of U.S. Border Patrol encountered Muniz at the Del Rio-Acuna Port of Entry. A Crime Stoppers reward will be paid in his arrest. Muniz, 51, was … Continue reading Bosque County sex offender on ‘Most Wanted’ list arrested
Hill County commissioners meet in final 2021 session
Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 5, 2022 The Hill County Commissioners Court considered agenda items related to county construction projects in a meeting held Tuesday, December 28. Commissioners approved a contract with ICE Construction for the new Extension Office that will be constructed at the Hill County Fairgrounds. If the contract is approved by the company, … Continue reading Hill County commissioners meet in final 2021 session
Smith grant funds HVAC system at theater
Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 5, 2022 Lake Whitney Arts Association recently installed a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system thanks to a grant from the George G. and Alva Hudson Smith Foundation. Lake Whitney Arts' patrons and actors alike will benefit from increased efficiency and airflow, including exponentially better cooling under the theater's … Continue reading Smith grant funds HVAC system at theater
Home school program gives back
Reporter: Ellie Mahan January 5, 2021 IP Homeschool Connection, a local Christian-based home school program, contacted the "critters" ladies at White Bluff Chapel to spend a day stuffing stuffed animals that will later be donated to various medical clinics and hospitals. After stuffing toys for charity, the students baked cookies for the Isaiah's Place Christmas … Continue reading Home school program gives back
CSCD program benefits local food banks
Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 5, 2022 The Hill County Community Supervision and Corrections Department has presented $1,574 in gift cards to the Hillsboro Interfaith Ministries (HIM) local food pantry and Our Daily Bread Food Bank in Whitney during the year 2021. The Community Supervision and Corrections Department in Hillsboro coordinates the program in conjunction with … Continue reading CSCD program benefits local food banks
Texas to allow more time for online registration renewal
Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 5, 2022 A new state law gives Texans additional time to renew their vehicle registration online. House Bill 2152 allows online registration renewals up to 12 months past the expiration date. Previously, Texans could renew expired registrations online up to nine months past the expiration date. Customers who renew late will … Continue reading Texas to allow more time for online registration renewal
County’s test site opening at new location
Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 5, 2022 The free COVID-19 testing facility that has been operated at the Hill County Fairgrounds has moved to a new location and will reopen Thursday, January 6. When the facility opens this week, testing will be offered in a drive-thru format at the former Hillsboro Elementary School site on Jane … Continue reading County’s test site opening at new location
Hill Regional Hospital welcomes new doctor to speciality clinic
January 5, 2022 Hill Regional Hospital is pleased to welcome Dr. David Masel to Hill County, specializing in neurological surgery. Dr. Masel, of Specialty Care Clinics, is board certified in neurosurgery. He has been practicing in the medical field for over 30 years. He is well-versed in complex surgical procedures involving the brain, spinal cord … Continue reading Hill Regional Hospital welcomes new doctor to speciality clinic
Wreaths Across America effort a success
Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 5, 2022 Volunteers gathered at Whitney Memorial Park to place wreaths on veterans’ graves as part of this year’s Wreaths Across America effort. Wreaths were also placed at two Hillsboro cemeteries. It was another successful year of honoring veterans nationwide through the Wreaths Across America program. On Saturday, December 18, the … Continue reading Wreaths Across America effort a success
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