WHS German students earn regional awards

March 9, 2022 The Whitney High School German students earned second place at the North Texas Winterfest German Regional Contest held in February. The contest was once again virtual due to the ongoing pandemic, but this year there were a total of 35 participants from Whitney who collected 10 first-place individual and group wins. All … Continue reading WHS German students earn regional awards

Shooting Sports teams bring home trophies

March 9, 2022 The Hill County 4-H Shooting Sports teams traveled to Georgetown Sunday, February 27, to participate in the Wilco Shooting Sports third annual "Fun Shoot." Hill County 4-H competed with eight three-man teams, including one adult/coach team. Hill County's youth were talented enough to bring home four trophies, including first through third places … Continue reading Shooting Sports teams bring home trophies

May ballots take shape after filing ends

Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 2, 2022 No Whitney elections after candidates withdraw, AISD calls bond election… Area voters will have several local decisions to make and two statewide constitutional amendments to decide in the Saturday, May 7 election. After the filing period ended Friday, February 18, it initially appeared that both the City of Whitney … Continue reading May ballots take shape after filing ends

Whitney City Council holds February meeting

Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 2, 2022 The Whitney City Council held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, February 22, and heard citizen comments, departmental reports and voted on city business. Whitney resident Sonya Lott spoke to the council in open forum regarding the need for a good playground in the city. Lott said that school playgrounds … Continue reading Whitney City Council holds February meeting

Commissioners approve communications upgrade

Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 2, 2022 The Hill County Commissioners Court moved forward with a plan to upgrade the county’s communications systems for first responders at a meeting held Tuesday, February 22. Last month, the court and representatives from several area Hill County law enforcement agencies and fire departments heard a presentation from Dailey-Wells Communications … Continue reading Commissioners approve communications upgrade

Wildcats claim bi-district championship

March 2, 2022 The Whitney Wildcats claimed a bi-district championship Tuesday, February 22, before their season came to an end in the next round against Groesbeck Friday, February 25. The Wildcats defeated Scurry-Rosser 45-41 in Corsicana in the first round. Both teams felt each other out throughout the first half, with Scurry-Rosser taking the lead … Continue reading Wildcats claim bi-district championship

Whitney native to co-host ESPN fishing podcast

Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 2, 2022 Murray Richter, a 1998 Whitney graduate and Dallas-area author, will co-host ESPN's Reel Talk Radio podcast with Captain Debbie Hanson, broadcasting from Ft. Myers, Florida. Listeners can listen live Saturday, March 5, at 6 a.m. Central Time at https://espnswfl.com/shows/espn- swfl-reel-talk/. The podcast will also be available in the show … Continue reading Whitney native to co-host ESPN fishing podcast

TPWD says white bass run expectations high for 2022

Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 2, 2022 Anglers across the state look forward to hitting the water each spring for the annual white bass spawning run upstream from reservoirs into rivers and creeks. Whether it be fishing on the bank, motorized boat or paddle craft, the white bass run can provide an exciting day on the … Continue reading TPWD says white bass run expectations high for 2022

TK Power Wash joins chamber

Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 2, 2022 Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for TK Power Wash, LLC Monday, February 21. Pictured are owners Tony and Katie Zuniga and son Julian, Lil’ Miss Pioneer Day Queen Madison Elmore, Chamber board Director Jean Drugan, Amy Booth from Citizens State Bank, Sherri Clary and Isabel … Continue reading TK Power Wash joins chamber

Amateur Radio Society holds 2022 Winter Field Day

Submitted by Lake Whitney Amateur Radio Society March 3, 2022 You may have noticed some activity at the Lake Whitney Library the last Saturday of January. The Lake Whitney Amateur Radio Society (LWARS) was participating in an event called Winter Field Day. Aurora and Dave Vecchio are pictured making phone (voice) contacts. Aurora is operating … Continue reading Amateur Radio Society holds 2022 Winter Field Day