Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 11, 2021 Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce recently held an open house for HomeLand Realty, located at 803 South Colorado Street, in conjunction with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Younger Construction, located at the same location. Present for the dual celebration were Lori Tims, Greg and Karen Younger, Gail Bunch, Darron Bunch, … Continue reading Lake Whitney Chamber holds dual celebration
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Salvation Army now collecting school supplies
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 11, 2021 A Hill County school supply drive associated with the national Stuff The Bus campaign was held by The Salvation Army and Walmart of Hillsboro from Friday, August 6, through Sunday, August 8. Those who missed the drive are still invited to donate to the effort. Walmart and the Hill … Continue reading Salvation Army now collecting school supplies
County requests return of COVID-19 testing site with new cases rising
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 4, 2021 Hill County Judge Justin Lewis reported last week that he has requested that the state once again provide funding for COVID-19 testing as the numbers continue to rise. “Currently, there is not a place in Hill County to get tested without a doctor’s order. We anticipate doing the testing … Continue reading County requests return of COVID-19 testing site with new cases rising
Longtime Whitney ag teacher inducted into state association’s Hall of Fame
Lauren Girsh nominated her grandfather Chester Booth to be inducted into the Texas Agriculture Teachers Association Hall of Fame. Booth has contributed to the education of Whitney's youth for many years. Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 4, 2021 For his many years of dedication and service to the agricultural education community, Chester Booth was inducted into … Continue reading Longtime Whitney ag teacher inducted into state association’s Hall of Fame
Commissioners Court hears updates, approves contracts
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 4, 2021 The Hill County Commissioners Court heard updates about county projects and approved several agreements in a meeting held Tuesday, July 27. In commissioners’ updates, Precinct 1 Commissioner Andy Montgomery reported that his crew is working on FEMA projects, patching potholes, cutting back trees and installing culverts. Precinct 2 Commissioner … Continue reading Commissioners Court hears updates, approves contracts
Pratt honored by area cattle raisers Assn.
Hill County District Attorney Mark Pratt (right) was recognized as the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association’s prosecutor of the year at the recent Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo. The association selected Pratt for his efforts in prosecuting livestock and agricultural crimes. Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 4, 2021 The Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association … Continue reading Pratt honored by area cattle raisers Assn.
Downtown event to highlight town’s Battle of the Benches
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 4, 2021 An event recalling Whitney's 1949 "Battle of the Benches" has been scheduled from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, August 14, on Brazos Street between Washington Avenue and Railroad Street in downtown Whitney. Anne Chastain, who now operates Juniper Cove Winery at the location of the original Battle of the … Continue reading Downtown event to highlight town’s Battle of the Benches
Annual sales tax holiday set for this weekend statewide
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 4, 2021 Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 6-8. State law exempts sales tax on qualified items — such as clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks — priced below … Continue reading Annual sales tax holiday set for this weekend statewide
Hill Regional Hospital Celebrates one-year anniversary
Hill Regional Hospital Employees Gather To Celebrate One Year Under New Ownership Submitted by Hill Regional Hospital August 4, 2021 Raji Kumar, CEO of Hill Regional Hospital, saw the importance of having a community hospital for Hill County and the vital role it plays in the health and welfare for people living in the area. … Continue reading Hill Regional Hospital Celebrates one-year anniversary
Waitr delivey makes its way to Whitney
Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 4, 2021 As of Wednesday, July 28, residents of Whitney can purchase food from local restaurants through Waitr, an application that partners with restaurants to provide a food delivery service to its users. Residents can only order from participating restaurants. Diners can currently order using Waitr from the following restaurants: Brewed … Continue reading Waitr delivey makes its way to Whitney
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