Allie Griffin (Annelle) and Connie Terry (Truvy) are pictured rehearsing a scene from "Steel Magnolias," which will kick off Lake Whitney Arts' 20-year anniversary season in February. Lake Whitney Arts (LWA) is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and the first show of the celebratory season will be Robert Harling's "Steel Magnolias" under the direction … Continue reading LWA marks 20 years with ‘Steel Magnolias’
Those who are not registered to vote and would like to cast a ballot in March 5 primary elections must register by Monday, February 5, to be eligible. Voter registration in Texas is handled at the county level, and voters in Hill County can contact the Hill County Elections Administration Office at 254-582-4072 for more … Continue reading Check voter registration before March primaries
The Hill County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is requesting the help of residents in compiling a list of events related to April's solar eclipse. Knowing where large groups will be gathered in the area will assist first responders in providing emergency services, should the need arise. Those who will be hosting visitors on their … Continue reading Hill Co. OEM requests eclipse event information
Houston Crime Stoppers released a sketch of the suspect in the shooting death of 17-year-old Louise Wilson of Whitney and announced an increased reward Thursday, January 18. Wilson was traveling through downtown Houston on her way to Galveston Sunday, December 10, when she was fatally shot by a man in a newer model, black, four-door … Continue reading Reward increased for info. on Whitney teen’s murder
Whitney High School senior Joannah Andis recently received a Military Academy nomination and appointment to the United States Naval Academy from Congressman Jake Ellzey. Whitney High School senior Joannah Andis recently received a Military Academy nomination to the United States Naval Academy (USNA) from Congressman Jake Ellzey. She also received an appointment to USNA. A … Continue reading Senior receives Military Academy nomination
The Whitney City Council met in its regular monthly session Thursday, January 18, and heard updates from city department heads. Police Chief Kyle Nevil told the council that the department responded to 250 incidents in December, made 10 total arrests, 63 traffic stops and issued 77 citations. The department also identified and arrested a suspect … Continue reading Dept. heads give reports to City Council
On April 8, a total solar eclipse will impact communities across the U.S., beginning in Texas and ending for U.S. communities in Maine. The “In the Path of Totality” program awarded grants of $10,000 each to Main Street America accredited and affiliate communities located within the path of totality – the areas set to experience … Continue reading Hillsboro receives grant for April eclipse events
Whitney Ridge Resort has spent millions of dollars creating a state-of-the-art marina and resort along 1,000 feet of Lake Whitney shoreline. See accompanying story for more information. Whitney Ridge Resort has made dramatic improvements to the 60 acres formerly known as Uncle Gus's Lodge & Marina since purchasing the Laguna Park property in 2022. The … Continue reading Whitney Ridge makes dramatic improvements to lakefront resort
The candidate filing period for May city and school elections opens Wednesday, January 17, and will continue through 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 … Continue reading Candidate filing begins for May elections
Keeli Peters, Whitney FFA, grand champion market steer, sold for $8,000 to Citizens State Bank, Pure-FRAC, First National Bank of Central Texas, Poore Family Feed, Hillsboro Ford and Techwater LLC The hard work of youth raising livestock in the county paid off at the annual Hill County Fair Livestock Auction Saturday, January 13. Grand and … Continue reading Livestock winners supported at auction
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