Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 6, 2022 The Bosque County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) announced last week that it had arrested a former chief of the Steele Creek Acres Volunteer Fire Department in Morgan. Bosque County Sheriff Trace Hendricks reported that the arrest came after a lengthy investigation regarding suspected misappropriation of department-owned funds. Former chief Russel … Continue reading BCSO arrests former chief of Steele Creek Acres VFD
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Hill County Sheriff’s Office investigates murder-suicide
Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 6, 2022 The Hill County Sheriff's Office investigated a fatal shooting that occurred in Carl's Corner Monday morning, September 26. Deputies responded to a 9-1-1 call regarding a shooting in the 2200 block of East Linda Road just after 5 a.m. Investigators determined that a male suspect who was previously in … Continue reading Hill County Sheriff’s Office investigates murder-suicide
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47th Annual Pioneer Days downtown this Saturday
The Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce will present the 47th annual Pioneer Days Saturday, October 1, with the annual carnival getting underway Thursday evening and continuing through Saturday's festival. Carnival games and rides will operate in the downtown area from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday evenings, and the fun will continue on Saturday. … Continue reading 47th Annual Pioneer Days downtown this Saturday
Homecoming nominees selected
September 29, 2022 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: freshman princess - Brooklyn Hill and Kambrie Vanlandingham; sophomore princess - Kyla Sneed and Andrea Figueroa; junior princess - Caroline Scarborough and Hope Ivers; senior … Continue reading Homecoming nominees selected
Unemployment down in Hill, Bosque counties
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 29, 2022 Hill and Bosque county unemployment rates dropped from July to August, according to data recently released by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). Hill County's unemployment rate decreased to 3.9% in August. That is down from July's rate of 4.1% and significantly lower than the same period last year, when … Continue reading Unemployment down in Hill, Bosque counties
Hill County CASA now registering for upcoming volunteer training
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 29, 2022 Hill County Court at Law Judge Matt Crain swore in new Court-Appointed Special Advocates Tuesday, September 13, to serve local children through CASA of Hill County. Pictured (l to r) are Brittney Hejl, Lisa Hurt, Brittany Kellum and Destanie Eastman. Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Hill County has scheduled … Continue reading Hill County CASA now registering for upcoming volunteer training
Wildcats of the week
Every week, each teacher at Whitney Elementary School selects a student from their class who exhibits outstanding Wildcat behavior in the classroom and in the school hallways. Wildcats of the Week gain certain privileges in class, such as being the teacher’s helper, being the line leader and even getting to eat lunch on Wednesdays on … Continue reading Wildcats of the week
Local winery brings home the bronze
Pictured at center, Anne Chastain, owner of Juniper Cove Winery in Whitney, won third place for her Black Zin Texas red wine in the People's Choice Wine Tasting Classic at the 36th annual Grapefest held at the Grapevine Convention Center September 15-18. She is pictured with Mayor of Grapevine, William D. Tate (at right) after … Continue reading Local winery brings home the bronze
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