Senior exercise classes are offered at Open Range Community Center, located at 757 FM 1713. Seniors are invited to attend for 45 minutes of exercise with videos. The group meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:30 a.m.
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Senior Center set to reopen
The Lake Whitney Senior Center will reopen Tuesday, January 9, after having been closed for the holidays.
Local teen mourned after fatal shooting in Houston
The Whitney community is mourning the death of 17-year-old Louise Jean Wilson, who was fatally shot in what authorities called a road rage incident in Houston Sunday, December 10. Wilson was traveling to Galveston on I-45 with two male passengers when the shooting occurred in downtown Houston. Houston authorities reported that Wilson moved into the … Continue reading Local teen mourned after fatal shooting in Houston
WISD board hears TASB presentation
The Whitney Independent School District (WISD) Board of Trustees met in a regular session Monday, December 11. The board heard a presentation from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) and approved proposals to create a district police department and allow chaplain volunteers at school. Cheryl Hoover presented the TASB Staffing Survey Report. The report … Continue reading WISD board hears TASB presentation
Primary ballots set as filing period ends
There will be several contested races at the county level and beyond after the filing period for March primary elections ended Monday, December 11. Hill County Sheriff Rodney Watson will be challenged in the Republican Primary by Hillsboro resident Hunter Barnes, who is currently a sheriff's deputy in Ellis County.Hill County Tax Assessor-Collector Krystal Hightower … Continue reading Primary ballots set as filing period ends
City Council approves new software, EMS equipment
The Whitney City Council approved the purchase of ambulance equipment and new city software at its monthly meeting held Thursday, December 14. The council approved the purchase of a Stryker Power Load Stretcher in the amount of $19,376.71. EMS Director Megan Leighman said that the department has been trying to replace its stretcher, which does … Continue reading City Council approves new software, EMS equipment
Visitors from Mongolia welcomed to courthouse
County Judge Justin Lewis hosted a delegation of current and former judges, attorneys and legal professors from Mongolia Sunday, December 3, at the Hill County Courthouse.The visit was coordinated through the Judge Joe Spurlock Foundation, which continues the work of its late namesake with the cultural exchange of judges and attorneys between the United States … Continue reading Visitors from Mongolia welcomed to courthouse
Aquilla plans Christmas parade Sat.
The Community of Aquilla Christmas Parade has been scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 16. There will be no entry fee, and all are invited to decorate a float and join the parade. Snacks and drinks will be available immediately following the parade, alongside pictures with Santa. The parade, which will go through … Continue reading Aquilla plans Christmas parade Sat.
City Council meeting set for Thursday
The Whitney City Council will meet in a regular session Thursday, December 14, at 6 p.m.The council will consider a proposal from Stryker for the purchase of a Demo Power Load Stretcher in an amount not to exceed $19,376.71. The council will also consider an expenditure not to exceed $49,000 for an Enterprise Resource Planning … Continue reading City Council meeting set for Thursday
Whitney sales tax revenue up in December
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced last week that he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for December, 2.5% more than in December 2022. The City of Whitney's December allocation was $79,961.06, up 11.78% over last year. Year-to-date figures show the city receiving $975,305.01 so … Continue reading Whitney sales tax revenue up in December
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