Reporter: Ellie Mahan July 21, 2023 Based on the ATF investigation Whitney Fire Chief David Gilmore witnessed, the fire department concluded that the fire at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church originated in the flower bed indicated above. More than one year ago, Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church burned down Sunday, May 15, 2022 in a … Continue reading Whitney fire chief releases findings in historic church fire investigation
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Smith Foundation taking 2023 grant applications
Editor: Shannon Cottongame July 19, 2023 The Board of Directors of the George G. and Alva Hudson Smith Foundation has announced the opening of the 2023 grant application process. Applications for grants to be awarded this year must be received on or before September 1, 2023. Grant awards will be announced in October 2023. Applicants … Continue reading Smith Foundation taking 2023 grant applications
Hill County commissioners discuss plan to address comp time liability
Editor: Shannon Cottongame July 21, 2023 In a meeting held Tuesday, July 11, the Hill County Commissioners Court began developing a plan to address compensatory time that County Judge Justin Lewis said has gotten out of control. Lewis explained to the court that County Treasurer Rachel Parker had brought the issue to his attention. “We … Continue reading Hill County commissioners discuss plan to address comp time liability
Mayor Janice Sanders shares her initiatives for the city
Reporter: Ellie Mahan July 12, 2023 Janice Sanders officially began serving as Whitney’s mayor Thursday, May 11. She has been settling into her role, and she recently discussed the first steps she has taken as Whitney mayor with The Lakelander Newspaper. Sanders said her favorite aspect of the position so far is the people she … Continue reading Mayor Janice Sanders shares her initiatives for the city
County’s updated Covington Street Annex taking shape
Editor: Shannon Cottongame July 13, 2023 Hill County continues work to decrease its footprint and increase efficiency by consolidating and improving offices. Pictured above, the county annex on Covington Street in Hillsboro is being renovated in phases, and the Hill County Tax Office was scheduled to move into its new office space there this week. … Continue reading County’s updated Covington Street Annex taking shape
Multiple agencies respond to structure fire
Reporter: Ellie Mahan July 13, 2023 Gary Bee assists pushes unstables walls and debris back to the center of the structure, following the structure fire that took place near Farm Road 1713. Multiple local agencies and individuals coordinated to assist with a fully involved structure fire in the Lakeview Volunteer Fire Department district at 3:15 … Continue reading Multiple agencies respond to structure fire
Court considers abatement for solar project
Editor: Shannon Cottongame July 13, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a regular session Tuesday, June 27, and approved the creation of a reinvestment zone for a solar project after a public hearing during which there were no comments. Designation of property as a reinvestment zone is a step that must be taken … Continue reading Court considers abatement for solar project
WISD tables teacher pay scale in effort to increase raises
Reporter: Ellie Mahan June 29, 2023 The Whitney ISD Board of Trustees met in a regular session Monday, June 19 and discussed the teacher pay scale and stipends for 2023-2024, tabled action on professional design services for the weight room project proposed by the Whitney Touchdown Club and discussed other agenda items. During public comment, … Continue reading WISD tables teacher pay scale in effort to increase raises
Baker Elite announces opening of Whitney Business District, residential development
Business Review June 29, 2023 Baker Elite, a local custom home builder and business/land developer, purchased a large property on North Brazos Street that now houses the Whitney Business District. The builder is also developing a residential community called Stillmeadow Estates. For more information about developments and the company, see the accompanying story and visit … Continue reading Baker Elite announces opening of Whitney Business District, residential development
Garden Club at work in Memorial Plaza garden
Reporter: Ellie Mahan June 28, 2023 The Lake Whitney Garden Club recently removed crepe myrtle trees and Asian jasmine from the garden in Memorial Plaza in downtown Whitney. Club members reported that crepe myrtle trees need full sunlight to thrive. Since the garden is located in an alleyway between two buildings, the trees were not … Continue reading Garden Club at work in Memorial Plaza garden
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