Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 21, 2022 The Whitney City Council ratified the city's proposed 2022 property tax rate and 2022-23 budget in a meeting held Thursday, September 15. The council also reviewed requests related to proposed and existing developments in the city, along with several other agenda items. The council voted to leave the tax … Continue reading City Council adopts tax rate,hears property owner requests
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Authorities investigate after hoax shooting call
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 21, 2022 A false report of a shooting at Whitney Elementary School initiated a district-wide lockdown and a multi-agency law enforcement response Tuesday afternoon, September 13. The Hill County Sheriff’s Office was notified at 4:24 p.m. after a call came in to the Bosque County Sheriff’s Office from what authorities called … Continue reading Authorities investigate after hoax shooting call
WISD campuses see rise in enrollment numbers
Reporter: Ellie Mahan September 22, 2022 The Whitney ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting Monday, September 12, to hear administrator reports, approve property bids and review other monthly business. According to Superintendent John McCullough, the district’s enrollment is at 1,509, which is the highest it has been in about five years. The enrollment … Continue reading WISD campuses see rise in enrollment numbers
Mayor signs Constitution Week proclamation
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 22, 2022 Whitney Mayor Jerry Barker signed a proclamation declaring the week of September 17-23 Constitution Week as the Fort Graham Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is observing the special week commemorating the adoption of the U.S. Constitution. The Hill County Commissioners Court also passed a resolution … Continue reading Mayor signs Constitution Week proclamation
County commissioners adopt budget, tax rate
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 21, 2022 The Hill County Commissioners Court approved the county budget and tax rate in a meeting held Tuesday, September 13. The total county tax rate is comprised of two rates: the general fund rate, which is used for general operating expenses; and the FM lateral rate, which can only be … Continue reading County commissioners adopt budget, tax rate
Wildcat Coach’s Corner
Reporter: Ellie Mahan In addition to gaining a new athletic director and head football coach, the Whitney Wildcat Athletic Department has taken on eight new coaches this school year. To help welcome these coaches to the Whitney Wildcat family, The Lakelander Newspaper is featuring the new coaches in issues of the paper. Introducing Coach Cleere … Continue reading Wildcat Coach’s Corner
Bethlehem Cemetery receives Official Texas Historical Marker
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 21, 2022 The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has recognized Whitney's Bethlehem Cemetery as a significant part of Texas history by awarding it an Official Texas Historical Marker. The designation honors Bethlehem Cemetery as an important and educational part of local history. A dedication ceremony to commemorate the marker will be held … Continue reading Bethlehem Cemetery receives Official Texas Historical Marker
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Sales tax allocations up in September for city, county
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 14, 2022 Sales tax revenue for both the City of Whitney and Hill County was up when Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced September's numbers last week. The September allocations are based on sales made in July by businesses that report tax monthly and showed that the City of Whitney's revenue was … Continue reading Sales tax allocations up in September for city, county
Lady ‘Cats open district play with win
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 14, 2022 Whitney High School's varsity volleyball team opened district Friday, September 9, defeating the Maypearl Panthers 3-1 in Maypearl. "Whitney’s preseason, to say the least, has had some stiff competition that has prepared these girls for what’s ahead of them in district," said Assistant Coach Mindy Estill. "They are determined … Continue reading Lady ‘Cats open district play with win
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