Editor: Shannon Cottongame February 16, 2022 Sales tax revenue continues to look good locally, with the City of Whitney's February payment up 25 percent and Hill County's allocation up 27 percent from the same time last year. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced last week that he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose … Continue reading Whitney sales tax proceeds up 25 percent this month
Rehearsals underway for “The 39 Steps”
Editor: Shannon Cottongame February 16, 2022 Dress rehearsals are in full swing for Lake Whitney Arts' production of "The 39 Steps," adapted from the Hitchcock film of the same name. Joe Neal Pedigo and George Staples appear as many characters, among them the pair of thugs shown here. This fast and funny show features nearly … Continue reading Rehearsals underway for “The 39 Steps”
Brazos Recovery provides rehabilitation resources
Reporter: Ellie Mahan February 16, 2022 According to the CDC, there were approximately 100,306 drug overdose deaths in the United States during a 12-month period in 2021, which is a 28.5% increase from the 78,056 deaths during the same period the year before. Brazos Recovery, a male-only drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in Morgan, has … Continue reading Brazos Recovery provides rehabilitation resources
Go Texan HLSR concert tickets on sale
Editor: Shannon Cottongame February 16, 2022 The Hill County Area Go Texan Committee has a limited number of tickets available to certain performances of this year’s Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR). As part of its participation in the Go Texan scholarship program, the county committee is required to purchase and sell tickets to the … Continue reading Go Texan HLSR concert tickets on sale
Chamber welcomes Lighthouse Pub
Editor: Shannon Cottongame February 16, 2022 The Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Lighthouse Pub, located in White Bluff Resort. Pictured are owners Melody Martinez, Sonia Fennell and Dianne and Bob Jackson. Others joining in the event were Lil’ Miss Pioneer Day Queen Madison Elmore; Jason Clift; Tami Gardner; Linda … Continue reading Chamber welcomes Lighthouse Pub
Rainbow Room provides needs to local foster kids
February 16, 2022 The Hill County Rainbow Room is a 24/7 resource center located within the local Child Protective Services (CPS) offices. In the Rainbow Room, CPS caseworkers have quick access to supplies for children who are victims of abuse or neglect - clothing, school supplies, diapers, hygiene products, travel bags, bedding, stuffed animals and … Continue reading Rainbow Room provides needs to local foster kids
Early voting to begin in March primary elections
Editor: Shannon Cottongame February 9, 2022 Although most local candidates will be unopposed in this year's election cycle, area voters will still have some decisions to make as early voting begins next week in the March Republican and Democratic primary elections. The early voting period opens Monday, February 14, and will continue through Friday, February … Continue reading Early voting to begin in March primary elections
Local ranchers appear in Miranda Lambert video
Reporter: Ellie Mahan February 9, 2022 Miranda Lambert poses with her double Ashley Merrill on the day of shooting the music video for "If I Was a Cowboy," in November 2021. Ashley and Jack Merrill, who live on a ranch in Blum, acted in Miranda Lambert’s official music video for her song “If I Was … Continue reading Local ranchers appear in Miranda Lambert video
Livestock, creative arts entries sell at county fair
Editor: Shannon Cottongame February 9, 2022 The Hill County Fair concluded with the premium livestock auction Saturday, January 29, and winning Creative Arts Division entries were auctioned the previous evening. Livestock Division Grand Champions Preston Pustejovsky of Abbott FFA showed the grand champion steer, which was purchased by Sykora Ford for $11,000. The grand champion … Continue reading Livestock, creative arts entries sell at county fair
Parker seeks treasurer’s position
February 9, 2022 Rachel Parker Rachel Parker has announced her candidacy for Hill County treasurer. Parker is a native of Hill County who grew up in White Bluff and graduated from Blum High School. She has lived in Whitney her entire life, except for a few years spent in Washington as a military spouse. "I … Continue reading Parker seeks treasurer’s position
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