Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 18, 2021 Rebecca Church and her three daughters pictured above: Mattelyn, age 8, Micah, age 6, and McKenna, age 10 have been delivering with Meals On Wheels for more than five years. Founded in 1967, Meals on Wheels Waco is a nonprofit agency that works to nurture the bodies and spirits … Continue reading Meals On Wheels volunteer teaches children to give back
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Registration open for fall at Hill College
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 18, 2021 Registration is open for the fall 2021 semester, and Hill College is ready to welcome students to campus. The college will operate at full capacity, which means students can benefit from a full college experience. Full-term classes begin Monday, August 23, and run for 16 weeks until December 9. … Continue reading Registration open for fall at Hill College
Church hosts 12-step recovery program weekly
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 18, 2021 Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered 12-step recovery program that meets every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Central Baptist Church in Hillsboro. Organizers say that the program is for anyone with "hurts that haunt our hearts, hang ups that cause us pain and habits that mess up our … Continue reading Church hosts 12-step recovery program weekly
“Battle of the Bench” activities set for this Saturday downtown
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 11, 2021 Anne Chastain, who now operates Juniper Cove Winery at the location of the original Battle of the Benches, has refurbished the bench at the corner of Brazos Street and Washington Avenue in downtown Whitney. Residents of Whitney are invited to attend the "Battle of the Bench" event set for … Continue reading “Battle of the Bench” activities set for this Saturday downtown
Director returns to film scenes of latest movie in his hometown
Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 11, 2021 The cast and crew of "Bury A Lover" filmed scenes in Laguna Park Thursday, July 15. Pictured are (l to r): front - Michael W. Green, Christopher Durbin, Jonathan JJ Perez, Shaun Peter Cunningham; back - Joey Kloepfer, Mike Zaragosa, Kenneth Wayne Gunter, Robb Hudspeth, J William Boothman II, … Continue reading Director returns to film scenes of latest movie in his hometown
COVID-19 cases rising, local vaccination rates up slightly
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 11, 2021 The number of reported COVID-19 cases continues to climb in Hill County and the state as the delta variant fuels a spike in new cases. While there was little change in the area's vaccination rates over the summer, the latest wave of cases seems to be leading to a … Continue reading COVID-19 cases rising, local vaccination rates up slightly
New TEA guidance released for upcoming school year
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 11, 2021 The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released new guidance for schools Thursday, August 5, as the state's schoolchildren prepare to return to classes amid an increase in COVID-19 cases. Schools will not have to notify parents about COVID-19 cases on campus this year, but they will have to report cases … Continue reading New TEA guidance released for upcoming school year
Church reopens after last year’s fire
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 11, 2021 One year after a fire destroyed Woodrow Baptist Church near Covington, the congregation is once again worshiping on site after rebuilding the church. Services had been held at First Baptist Church activity center in Blum since the fire in July of last year. The first service in the new … Continue reading Church reopens after last year’s fire
Texas Through Time now presenting special exhibit
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 11, 2021 The citizens of Hill County and beyond are invited to come see the new special exhibit “Return to Laramidia,” brought to the area by Texas Through Time fossil museum in Hillsboro. Laramidia was an island that existed during the late Cretaceous period. The island was formed when the western … Continue reading Texas Through Time now presenting special exhibit
Salvation Army offers energy bill assistance
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 11, 2021 The Hill County Salvation Army is notifying the public that it can now help some residents with their TXU Energy bills. Most people who are eligible to receive benefits may be granted up to $300 annually to assist with TXU Energy bills. For more information, contact the Hill County … Continue reading Salvation Army offers energy bill assistance
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