The Whitney Independent School District (WISD) Board of Trustees met in a regular session Monday, February 12. Brad and Melissa Coffelt were announced staff members of the month. Superintendent John McCullough read a letter from Kendra Hensley, principal of the high school, in which she nominated them: "This dynamic duo is an invaluable asset to … Continue reading WISD board holds February meeting
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Early voting to begin in primary elections
Early voting in March Republican and Democratic primary elections will begin Tuesday, February 20, and continue through Friday, March 1. There will be several contested races at the county level for Hill and Bosque county residents, along with a number of statewide and federal decisions to make.Most county races will be decided after the primaries … Continue reading Early voting to begin in primary elections
City Council to hold February meeting Thurs.
The Whitney City Council will meet in a regular monthly session Thursday, February 15, at 6 p.m. The council is expected to call a general election on Saturday, May 4, for the purpose of electing three council members. A joint election agreement is also expected to be approved with Whitney Independent School District to allow … Continue reading City Council to hold February meeting Thurs.
Candidate filing deadline Friday for May elections
The candidate filing period for May city and school elections will come to an end Friday, February 16. Locally, both the City of Whitney and Whitney Independent School District will have positions available in May. For the City of Whitney, the terms of council members Aimee Boswell, Martis Ward and Valery Peacock are expiring this … Continue reading Candidate filing deadline Friday for May elections
Candidate Announcements
Skipper runs for Bosque Co. commissioner Steve Skipper has announced his candidacy for Bosque County Precinct 1 Commissioner in the March 2024 Republican Primary. The 69-year-old conservative Republican candidate was born and raised in Waxahachie. When he was 10, his family moved to Red Oak, and he graduated from Red Oak High School in 1972. … Continue reading Candidate Announcements
Vendors sought as trade days return to county seat
The City of Hillsboro purchased the former Grimes Garage structure at the corner of Waco Street and Corsicana Highway last year with a goal of cleaning it up and using it for community activities. The Hill County Farm Stall & Trade Days effort will get underway this spring, and registration is now open. A group … Continue reading Vendors sought as trade days return to county seat
Wildcats to face old, new opponents next year
The University Interscholastic League (UIL) announced its district realignment Thursday, February 1, and the Whitney Wildcats will battle some familiar foes as they form District 5-3A Division 1 with West, Grandview and Maypearl. The Wildcats will also square off with newcomers, the Mexia Black Cats and Groesbeck Goats. The six-team district gives Whitney three additional … Continue reading Wildcats to face old, new opponents next year
Local amateur radio group participates in emergency preparedness exercise
Members of the Lake Whitney Amateur Radio Society had a successful Winter Field Day exercise on Lake Whitney Saturday, January 27, and Sunday, January 28. Amateur radio organizations worldwide participate in the annual event to practice setting up mobile communications during emergencies and natural disasters. Members of the Lake Whitney Amateur Radio Society (LWARS) recently … Continue reading Local amateur radio group participates in emergency preparedness exercise
Zach Brown running for Bosque County attorney in primary
Zach Brown has announced that he is running for Bosque County attorney in the March 5 Republican Primary. "Bosque County has given so much to my family over the generations," he said, "and I’m asking that it give me the support of its voters in the upcoming primary." He stated: "I was blessed to attend … Continue reading Zach Brown running for Bosque County attorney in primary
Second Hubbard Wind project draws opposition
The Hill County Commissioners Court voted 3-1 to create reinvestment zones and propose the form of a tax abatement agreement for a $400 million Hubbard wind energy project in a meeting held Tuesday, January 23. The court heard from several residents who were against the project before voting, and Precinct 1 Commissioner Jim Holcomb was … Continue reading Second Hubbard Wind project draws opposition
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