Editor: Shannon Cottongame February 9, 2023 Winning Creative Arts Division entries created by Hill County youth went on the auction block at the county fair Friday night, January 27. Taking top honors were: Eli Buzbee, Lakyn Kettler, Gage Fuchs, Benjamin Cockerham, Brexley Harrison, Liam Smith, Lydia Withers, Anistyn Whalen, Joshua Moore, Timothy Harman-Deal, Thanh Borden, … Continue reading Efforts of local youth pay off at Hill County Fair auctions
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New agent joins team at Sauer & Associates
Advertisement written by Ellie Mahan February 9, 2023 Business Review Hunter Brooks is pictured with fiancé Cloey Edwards Sauer & Associates Real Estate, owned by Paul and Gretchen Sauer and established in June 2012, would like to introduce a new real estate agent, Hunter Brooks of Brooks Masonry. Brooks graduated with honors from Texas Tech … Continue reading New agent joins team at Sauer & Associates
Texans urged to report ice storm damage
Editor: Shannon Cottongame February 9, 2023 Governor Greg Abbott is urging Texans impacted by last week’s winter weather to report property damage by submitting an online iSTAT damage assessment survey. Ice accumulation in north, central and west Texas resulted in broken tree branches affecting power lines and causing localized power outages. "The State of Texas … Continue reading Texans urged to report ice storm damage
WHS Guardians compete in Garland
The Whitney High School Guardians color guard team had its first competition of winter guard season recently at Naaman Forest High School in Garland. The Guardians placed second in their round and third overall in their classification. By receiving a score of 56.56, the Guardians were also moved up to the next classification. Their next … Continue reading WHS Guardians compete in Garland
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Commissioners approve project to improve local radio coverage
Editor: Shannon Cottongame February 1, 2023 Hill County commissioners approved a proposal to improve public safety communications in the northwestern portion of the county during a meeting held Tuesday, January 24. Radio Administrator Chris Jackson told the court that there is still a problem with radio coverage in the Blum area with the county's new … Continue reading Commissioners approve project to improve local radio coverage
Hill County Fair Grand Champion
Editor: Shannon Cottongame February 1, 2023 Keeli Peters of Whitney FFA showed the grand champion market steer at the Hill County Fair. The steer brought $15,100 during Saturday's market auction from the following buyers: Citizens State Bank, Rocking W Energy Services, Watt Wealth Management, First National Bank of Central Texas, Cielo Energy Consulting, Rafael Hernandez … Continue reading Hill County Fair Grand Champion
State broadband map shows many areas are underserved
Editor: Shannon Cottongame February 1, 2023 The Texas Broadband Development Map shows the availability of various types of high-speed internet access across Texas. Blue areas represent served populations, and yellow areas represent underserved populations. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has announced the release of the Texas Broadband Development Map, which uses data collected from internet service … Continue reading State broadband map shows many areas are underserved
Mayor Barker recognized by HOTEDD
Editor: Shannon Cottongame February 1, 2023 Whitney Mayor Jerry Barker received an Outstanding Leadership Chair Award for 2022 from the Heart of Texas Economic Development District (HOTEDD) Thursday, January 26. Barker was appointed to the HOTEDD board in October 2004 and is the only director to serve as chairman of the board twice, in 2015 … Continue reading Mayor Barker recognized by HOTEDD
Best-selling author to speak in Whitney
Reporter: Ellie Mahan February 1, 2023 Damon West, inspirational speaker and philanthropist, will speak at an event open to the public Sunday, February 5, at Open Range Cowboy Church in Whitney. The Whitney Fellowship Worship Band will perform from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., and West will speak at 6 p.m. Organizers encourage community members … Continue reading Best-selling author to speak in Whitney
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