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Applications available for Gaines grants

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Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 8, 2021 The Board of Directors of the Dorothy Gaines Foundation recently announced that the foundation is now accepting grant applications for 2021. The foundation is authorized to make grants to organizations and institutions that are exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or to governmental entities in amounts … Continue reading Applications available for Gaines grants

Hillsboro/Whitney Aglow to welcome guest speaker Monday

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Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 8, 2021 The Hillsboro and Whitney Community Lighthouse of Aglow International will welcome guest speaker Kryslyn Kellner to a meeting set for Monday, September 13, at 7 p.m. Fellowship will begin at 6:30 p.m. Kryslyn Kellner Kellner is a Christian evangelist, recovery advocate, youth minister, women's jail coordinator, women’s ministry coordinator … Continue reading Hillsboro/Whitney Aglow to welcome guest speaker Monday

Lady ‘Cats get win at home

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Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 1, 2021 The Whitney High School varsity volleyball team defeated La Vega in all three sets (25-11, 25-15, 25-19) at home Friday, August 27. Pictured above at the net are #2 Caitlyn Panuco and #13 Jaycee Green. The Lady 'Cats were scheduled to play Hillsboro at home Tuesday, August 31, before … Continue reading Lady ‘Cats get win at home

New housing planned in Whitney, businesses also on the increase

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Reporter: Ellie Mahan September 1, 2021 The Whitney population is growing, along with the number of housing and business developments underway. There are currently three active housing developments in Whitney, and the number of certificates of occupancy for new businesses has increased by roughly 15% this year, according to Chris Bentley, city administrator and chief … Continue reading New housing planned in Whitney, businesses also on the increase

Hill County commissioners discuss COVID-19, budget

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Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 1, 2021 The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a regular session Tuesday, August 24, and continued discussing the latest COVID-19 surge, the county budget for the coming fiscal year and other regular business. In his comments to the court, County Judge Justin Lewis reiterated the seriousness of the current situation … Continue reading Hill County commissioners discuss COVID-19, budget

Local unemployment rates down in July, state adds jobs

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Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 1, 2021 Local unemployment rates were down in July from both the previous month and the same time last year, according to the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). Hill County’s unemployment rate dropped to 5.5 percent in July, a decrease from June’s rate of 6.1 percent and lower than last July’s 7.7 … Continue reading Local unemployment rates down in July, state adds jobs

Bosque County officials provide update on COVID-19 surge

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Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 1, 2021 The Bosque County Emergency Management office released an update Friday, August 27, amid the latest increase in COVID-19 cases. The most serious issue the county is currently facing is finding intensive care unit (ICU) beds for seriously ill patients. "This also means if you have a heart attack or … Continue reading Bosque County officials provide update on COVID-19 surge

Lake Whitney Arts awards scholarship

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Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 1, 2021 Lake Whitney Arts is pleased to have awarded a $500 college scholarship to recent high school graduate Blake Trimble, who has been involved with at least a dozen shows at Lake Whitney Arts. Pictured above, Board of Directors member Marc Minnies presents a scholarship certificate to Trimble at the … Continue reading Lake Whitney Arts awards scholarship

Quinlan Ford races to season-opening win against Wildcats

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Sports Writer: Brent Cook September 1, 2021 Senior Kyler Cryns slips past the Quinlan Ford defense Friday night at Wildcat Stadium. Cryns led the Wildcats in receiving with 54 yards and a touchdown. Whitney returns to action Friday in Robinson. The Quinlan Ford Panthers stormed into Wildcat Stadium to start the season on Friday night … Continue reading Quinlan Ford races to season-opening win against Wildcats