Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 1, 2021 Rehearsals are underway for Lake Whitney Arts’ September production of “Hat Tricks” by Dori Appel, directed by Rebecca Strange. Pictured above, Angela Montgomery, Kelly Robson and Becca Bilz Davis play a daughter, mother and reporter, respectively, as they rehearse one of the final scenes of the show. The production … Continue reading LWA to present “Hat Tricks”
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Football coaches’ shows air Fridays on 1560 KHBR
The 2021 football season is underway with high school football teams throughout the area taking on non-district opponents. Keep up with many of these teams with high school football shows on Hillsboro’s 1560 AM KHBR Radio. Programs will be aired Fridays unless a team has a game scheduled for a Thursday, and then the show … Continue reading Football coaches’ shows air Fridays on 1560 KHBR
New farm animal liability signs now available from Texas Farm Bureau
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 1, 2021 Amendments to the Texas Farm Animal Liability Act (FALA) go into effect September 1 and require additional steps be taken by farm animal owners. FALA is a statute that offers limited liability for routine and customary activities on a farm, handling and managing farm animals and ranching activities. “The … Continue reading New farm animal liability signs now available from Texas Farm Bureau
Peoria VFD receives grant for new brush truck
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 1, 2021 Peoria Volunteer Fire Department is enhancing its firefighting capabilities with a new brush truck that was purchased with the help of a Texas A&M Forest Service grant. Peoria Volunteer Fire Department recently acquired a 2022 brush truck thanks to a cost share grant through the Texas A&M Forest Service … Continue reading Peoria VFD receives grant for new brush truck
ESD 2 Board proposes tax rate, hears CareFlite update
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 1, 2021 The Hill County Emergency Services (ESD) 2 Board of Commissioners met in a regular session Thursday, August 19, and proposed the district’s tax rate for the coming year. The board proposed a rate of $0.04365 per $100 valuation, which is the no-new-revenue rate and a decrease from last year’s … Continue reading ESD 2 Board proposes tax rate, hears CareFlite update
Authorities warn of new hostage scam
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September, 1, 2021 Local authorities are warning of a new telephone scam that is being reported in the community. The Hillsboro Department of Public Safety (HDPS) reported Tuesday, August 24, that the Hillsboro Police Department and the Hill County Sheriff’s Office have received several complaints about a hostage scam. The callers reportedly … Continue reading Authorities warn of new hostage scam
Area officials warn that hospital transfers are becoming difficult
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 25, 2021 The latest surge of COVID-19 cases is straining the resources of medical facilities throughout the area and the state. Hill County Judge Justin Lewis said Friday, August 20, that he had been informed that with elective surgeries canceled, Hill Regional Hospital's pre-op area was being used to care for … Continue reading Area officials warn that hospital transfers are becoming difficult
Hill County working to prevent illegal dumping on county roads
Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 25, 2021 Hill County has had more than 50 cases of illegal dumping this year. Two years ago, the Hill County Sheriff’s Office appointed Jeff Ward as the environmental deputy. Ward investigates cases of illegal dumping and ensures that abandoned items are properly disposed of. People illegally dump a wide range … Continue reading Hill County working to prevent illegal dumping on county roads
Lady Wildcats back in action
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 25, 2021 The Whitney High School varsity volleyball team has been warming up for the district schedule with scrimmages, games and tournaments this month. The Lady 'Cats are scheduled to compete in the Valley Mills tournament this week. See a complete season schedule on the Wildcat Spirit Page on page 7. … Continue reading Lady Wildcats back in action
City Council proposes tax rate, sets public hearings
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 25, 2021 The Whitney City Council met in a regular session Monday evening, August 16, and proposed the city tax rate as the council prepares to finalize a budget for the coming fiscal year. The council proposed the tax rate at $0.6384 per $100 valuation, which is the same as the … Continue reading City Council proposes tax rate, sets public hearings
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