Hill, Bosque unemployment rates down slightly in September

Editor: Shannon Cottongame November 3, 2021 Hill County's unemployment rate fell to 4.6 percent in September, down from 4.8 percent the previous month. There were 761 unemployed individuals in the county in September out of a total labor force of 16,476. One year ago, Hill County's unemployment rate was 6.3 percent, and the pre-pandemic rate … Continue reading Hill, Bosque unemployment rates down slightly in September

Lake Whitney Arts show set to open

Editor: Shannon Cottongame November 3, 2021 Lake Whitney Arts is ready to open its Jones, Hope and Wooten comedy "Honky Tonk Hissy Fit" this week. The show is directed by Ed Sanders, and performances are scheduled November 6 through November 14. The dinner show is sold out, but tickets for the remaining performances may be … Continue reading Lake Whitney Arts show set to open

Principal appreciation month observed at Whitney ISD

Reporter: Ellie Mahan November 3, 2021 Since October was Principal Appreciation Month, we thought we would help readers get to know the principals of Whitney schools just a little bit better. We're kicking off November with a question and answer session with the leaders that Wildcat students see every day at school. Amber Seely has … Continue reading Principal appreciation month observed at Whitney ISD

Students thank police officers

Editor: Shannon Cottongame November 3, 2021 In honor of National Coffee with a Cop Day in October, Aquilla High School students, along with the Student Council, wrote cards of appreciation to local police departments. Senior Alexis Fine and sophomore Daniel Fine presented the cards to Whitney Officer Jason Perkins. Cards were also mailed to the … Continue reading Students thank police officers

Pastor selected as guest speaker for Veterans Day

Editor: Shannon Cottongame November 3, 2021 The much-anticipated Veterans Day celebration to be held at the Lake Whitney Senior Center will feature two outstanding career military individuals. Chaplain, ColonelRandy A. Marshall (Retired) Dr. Randy Marshall is current pastor of White Bluff Chapel in Whitney and recently retired from a full-time career of military assignments, including … Continue reading Pastor selected as guest speaker for Veterans Day

Hill County Paw Pals taking garage sale donations November 8-12

Hill County Paw Pals is preparing for its annual garage sale, which is a major fund raiser for the organization, and donations will soon be accepted for the sale. Paw Pals will take donations November 8-12 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the sale site on the north side of the Outlets at Hillsboro. … Continue reading Hill County Paw Pals taking garage sale donations November 8-12

MHMC free clinic to be open Saturday

Editor: Shannon Cottongame November 3, 2021 Mission Hillsboro Medical Clinic (MHMC) will see patients Saturday, November 6, for its first Saturday clinic. Sign-in begins at 6 a.m. To be seen inside the clinic by a doctor and for lab draws, patients must show a COVID vaccination card at the time of sign-in. Phone calls will … Continue reading MHMC free clinic to be open Saturday

Whitney council discusses proposed developments in October meeting

Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 27, 2021 The Whitney City Council considered agenda items related to proposed developments in the city during a meeting held Monday evening, October 18. The council heard from Gary Finch, CEO of Teamworktown Inc., which is planning to build custom homes on land located off North Trinity Street in Whitney. Finch … Continue reading Whitney council discusses proposed developments in October meeting