The Whitney City Council will meet in a special session Thursday, October 26, at 6 p.m. after last week's scheduled meeting was delayed. Regular items on the agenda include a specific-use permit for alcohol sales at 100 North Brazos Street, an application for a sign variance at 200 North San Jacinto Street, discussion about drainage … Continue reading City Council to hold meeting this Thursday
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Hog bounty workshops set next week
The Hill County Extension Office has scheduled two more upcoming programs for hunters who would like to take part in the county’s feral hog “Bucks for Bacon” bounty effort. The workshops will be presented by Hill County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources Zach Davis. Forms will be available for participants to sign up … Continue reading Hog bounty workshops set next week
City to host Pumpkin Crawl
The City of Whitney will host a "Pumpkin Crawl" Halloween event Saturday, October 28, with trick-or-treating, a street party and more in downtown Whitney. Downtown trick-or-treating with local businesses will begin at 3 p.m., and carved pumpkins for a contest can be dropped off between 3 and 5:45 p.m. at the "pumpkin patch" on the … Continue reading City to host Pumpkin Crawl
Potluck dinner at senior center
A Halloween-themed potluck dinner will be held at Lake Whitney Senior Center Friday, October 27. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., and dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. Seniors are invited to attend for food, games and music. For questions, call David Burton at 214-546-3579.
Register for Angel Tree
The Hill County Salvation Army is now setting up appointments for families in need of assistance from the Angel Tree program this Christmas. Registration will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. now through November 13. To set up an appointment, call Carol Westbrook at 254-707-1401.
Senior Center offers fun and fellowship
Crafts and fellowship are enjoyed by visitors to the Lake Whitney Senior Center. The Lake Whitney Senior Center (LWSC) was established in 2019 with the mission of improving the lives of seniors in a Christian environment. Since its inception, the aim of the LWSC has been to demonstrate the love of Christ by providing social, … Continue reading Senior Center offers fun and fellowship
Early voting in Nov. 7 election begins Monday
Early voting for the Tuesday, November 7 election begins Monday, October 23 and will continue through Friday, November 3. There are statewide constitutional amendments on the ballot, along with a bond election and school board election in Aquilla and a bond election in Covington. Early voting locations for Hill County residents will be the Covington … Continue reading Early voting in Nov. 7 election begins Monday
Wildcats make statement with 85-0 blowout
The Whitney Wildcats (7-0, 5-0) played power ball Friday night in Dallas and shattered the scoreboard in historic fashion. Facing the overmatched A-Plus Academy Knights (2-6, 2-4), the Wildcats exploded for 85 points and refused to surrender a single point. It was the most points ever scored by a Wildcat team and the biggest margin … Continue reading Wildcats make statement with 85-0 blowout
Water meter switch-out underway
All water meters within the city limits of Whitney will soon be replaced. The City of Whitney has announced that this upgrade to the public works system is now underway.Installation, courtesy of Rubio Solutions, began on October 10. Citizens will be notified prior to installation and can expect a new cloud-based customer portal to be … Continue reading Water meter switch-out underway
Court to look into repairing historic jail
The Hill County Commissioners Court voted to look into the costs of foundation repairs at the Hill County Cell Block Museum during a regular meeting held Tuesday, October 10. The museum’s board of directors has been working with consultants to develop a plan to reopen the museum to the public for the past year. The … Continue reading Court to look into repairing historic jail
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