Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 18, 2022 The Whitney ISD Board of Trustees met in a regular session Monday, August 15, to discuss the preliminary 2022 STAAR test results, approve a retention stipend for all WISD employees and review the updated Safe Return To In-Person Instruction Guide, which outlines the school’s COVID-19 protocols for the year. … Continue reading WISD reviews STAAR data, updated COVID protocols
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Hill County continues effort to consolidate, improve facilities
Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 18, 2022 Work is well underway on the Hill County annex on Covington Street in Hillsboro. The building will house some offices that were at the location previously, along with offices relocated from the Franklin Street annex, which has been sold. The Extension Office, currently housed at the location, will be … Continue reading Hill County continues effort to consolidate, improve facilities
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WISD sets Meet The Teacher Nights as 2022-23 school year approaches
August 10, 2022 With Whitney ISD starting school Wednesday, August 17, Whitney elementary, intermediate and middle schools have scheduled their Meet The Teacher Night events. The elementary school's Meet The Teacher Night will be Monday August 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Students are encouraged to bring their school supplies to the event. The … Continue reading WISD sets Meet The Teacher Nights as 2022-23 school year approaches
Wildcats back in action
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 10, 2022 Practice is underway for Whitney's fall sports as the Wildcats prepare for their first games of the season under the leadership of new athletic director, Coach David Haynes Jr. Whitney's football team will host Blooming Grove Friday, August 12, at 6:30 p.m. for a scrimmage, with another tune-up game … Continue reading Wildcats back in action
Hill County Extension Office taking shape at new location
Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 10, 2022 The roof on the new Hill County AgriLife Extension Office building is set to be finished by the end of the week, according to Adam Morris, commercial construction manager for ICE Construction. The rough estimate Morris gave for the full completion of the building is the end of November … Continue reading Hill County Extension Office taking shape at new location
Last chance to see “Sleepy Hollow”
The children’s musical "Sleepy Hollow" is planned for one more weekend at Lake Whitney Arts. Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. The show features Allie Griffin, Sean Keegan, Robert Dale, Sylis Arriaga, Caylee Trimble, Marissa Carmona, Mymy Memon, Anslee Gillaspie, Karlie Barnes, Kaylee Myers, Layla Bowman, Paisley … Continue reading Last chance to see “Sleepy Hollow”
Cheerleaders prepare to cheer on Wildcats
Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 10, 2022 The Whitney High School cheerleaders have been getting ready to cheer their Wildcats to victory this school year. The squad brought home a trophy and plaque of its own from Great Wolf Lodge Cheer Camp this summer. Against other 3A schools, the Whitney cheerleaders won first place for their … Continue reading Cheerleaders prepare to cheer on Wildcats
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Barker sworn in at special meeting, open city council seat to be filled
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 4, 2022 Mayor Jerry Barker was officially sworn in by City Secretary Kristi Woellert at a special Whitney City Council meeting that was called Thursday, July 28. He will fill the mayor's position until the May 2023 election, at which time he plans to run for a full two-year term. The … Continue reading Barker sworn in at special meeting, open city council seat to be filled
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