Among the local elections and statewide constitutional amendment proposals on the November 7 ballot will be two bond elections for Hill County schools. Both Aquilla Independent School District (ISD) and Covington ISD have called bond elections next month. Aquilla is asking voters to approve a plan that would include seven new instructional classrooms, a multi-event … Continue reading Two area ISDs call November bond elections
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DPS seeks information on fatal hit & run
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking information from the public regarding a fatal hit-and-run incident near Whitney last week. DPS Sergeant Ryan Howard said that the incident may have occurred at or after 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 3 but before 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 4. A pedestrian traveling southbound on Farm Road … Continue reading DPS seeks information on fatal hit & run
Dallas man sentenced for shooting constable
A Dallas man who shot and injured Hill County Precinct 4 Constable Kevin Cordell in May 2021 has been sentenced to 55 years in prison after pleading guilty to the crime.Hector Murillo, now 21, is also facing charges in Dallas and Johnson counties after a multi-county pursuit during which Cordell was shot in the face … Continue reading Dallas man sentenced for shooting constable
48th annual Pioneer Days downtown this Saturday
October 4, 2023 Queens to reign over Pioneer Days. In a ceremony held Saturday night, September 30 at The Place at Lake Whitney, the 2023 Pioneer Days queens were crowned. Pictured (l to r) are this year's winners: Lil Miss Hadlee Orban, Jr. Miss Alysa Ward and Miss Ember Fahnders. The Lake Whitney Chamber of … Continue reading 48th annual Pioneer Days downtown this Saturday
Homecoming Nominees Selected
October 5, 2023 Whitney High School will crown its homecoming queen and king during halftime of Friday night's homecoming football game at Wildcat Stadium. Pictured above are this year's nominees: front row - senior homecoming queen nominees Claire Allen, Jaycee Green, Hope Ivers and Nayeli Estrada; middle row- sophomore princesses Adrianne McKinley and McKenna Driessner, … Continue reading Homecoming Nominees Selected
New city leadership
Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 5, 2023 In a special meeting held Monday night, September 25, the Whitney City Council officially named the city's new police chief and public works supervisor. The council also approved the previously published proposed city budget and tax rate after no comments were made during required public hearings. Kyle Nevil (left), … Continue reading New city leadership
Texas grown, Texas made wine at Juniper Cove Winery
Business Review October 5, 2023 Anne Chastain, owner of Juniper Cove Winery, holds a bottle of Petals, one of her many award-winning wines. Rooted in Texas agriculture, Juniper Cove Winery partners exclusively with Texas vineyards to produce quality wine for both Whitney locals and visitors. The winery offers wine bites to complement the drinks and … Continue reading Texas grown, Texas made wine at Juniper Cove Winery
Council considers options for animal control in city
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 27, 2023 The Whitney City Council discussed animal control options in the city during a regular meeting held Thursday, September 21. City Operations Director Billy Pribble asked the council to provide guidance as staff investigates the city's options for addressing the issue of stray dogs and cats. Two options were presented, … Continue reading Council considers options for animal control in city
TNMP helps kick off cleanup effort
Reporter: Ellie Mahan September 27, 2023 Texas New Mexico Power kicked off improvements to the tennis court area on Cleveland Street by trimming trees and pulling stumps that surrounded the tennis courts. Ally Tello, regional community liaison for Texas New Mexico Power (TNMP), said that TNMP has an annual "Day of Service" that consists of … Continue reading TNMP helps kick off cleanup effort
County receives clean audit, burn ban to remain in place
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 28, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court heard a report on the county audit for the fiscal year that ended in September 2022 during a meeting held Tuesday morning, September 19. Todd Pruitt of Pattillo, Brown & Hill spoke to the court and reported that the county received an unmodified opinion, … Continue reading County receives clean audit, burn ban to remain in place
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