Wildcats, coach earn district honors

March 9, 2023 Whitney High School basketball player Cade Baker (right) is pictured with Tristen Wilson (left), after Baker was awarded District MVP and Wilson was awarded 6th Man of The Year honors. Head Coach Joe O’Hearn also earned top recognition as coach of the year when all-district honors were announced. Other Wildcats honored were: … Continue reading Wildcats, coach earn district honors

FFA Day at Texas State Capitol

Reporter: Ellie Mahan March 8, 2023 Members of the Whitney Future Farmers of America (FFA) officer team recently traveled to Austin for Texas FFA Day at The Capitol and a Texas FFA LEAD (Leadership, Education, Advocacy, Development) program. Students were able to hear from a variety of leaders, including Jordan Hale, deputy chief of staff … Continue reading FFA Day at Texas State Capitol

Powerlifters qualify for state

Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 8, 2023 The Whitney High School girls powerlifting team competed in the regional meet Saturday, March 4, in Dublin and two girls will be advancing to state. Bayley Brisco (right) advanced after earning second in her weight division with a total of 755 pounds lifted. Lillian Dunn (left) will advance as … Continue reading Powerlifters qualify for state

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New Fire Chief David Gilmore brings decades of experience to his role

Reporter: Ellie Mahan March 1, 2023 Chief David Gilmore and his wife, Lisa David Gilmore started his new role as Whitney fire chief Wednesday, February 1. Gilmore recently retired from Mansfield Fire Department after over 27 years of service. Gilmore got his start in public service at the Bosque County Sheriff’s Office, where he started … Continue reading New Fire Chief David Gilmore brings decades of experience to his role

Wildcats wrap up successful season

March 1, 2023 The Whitney High School varsity boys basketball team ended their season as bi-district champions after defeating Mildred 78-64 Monday, February 20. The Wildcats exited the playoffs in the area round Friday, February 24, after a 71-64 loss to Franklin. The team entered the playoffs as the 3A Region III District 17 champions. … Continue reading Wildcats wrap up successful season

Candidates file for spots in Covington and Blum

Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 1, 2023 Elections will be needed in both Covington and Blum after the filing period for the May election date came to a close recently. The City of Covington will need an election to fill three seats on its council. Marcos Soto (seat one) and Garrett Woodlee (seat 5) were uncontested. … Continue reading Candidates file for spots in Covington and Blum

Lone Star Healing Arts and Fitness now open in downtown Whitney

Business Review March 1, 2023 Elizabeth Giancola and Matthew Wetherbee, owners of Lone Star Healing Arts and Fitness. Lone Star Healing Arts and Fitness is here to support your health and wellness needs. The business recently opened at 120 West Washington Avenue, across from A Daughter’s Dream in Downtown Whitney. Owners Elizabeth Giancola, MS, OTR/L … Continue reading Lone Star Healing Arts and Fitness now open in downtown Whitney

WIS, WMS release A Honor Roll

March 1, 2023 Whitney Intermediate School and Whitney Middle School recently released lists of students who earned all A's for the fourth six weeks. Whitney Intermediate School students who made the A Honor Roll include: third grade- Madlyn Abrego, Kaylynn Burrows, Gracin Halbert, Houston Hill, Perseus Johnson, Jameson Jones, Gage Motley, Serenity Nors, Daniel Ormonde-Rodriquez, … Continue reading WIS, WMS release A Honor Roll

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