Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 12, 2022 The Hill County Area Go Texan Committee has announced that 2022 scholarship applications are available. Hill County seniors are reminded that they are eligible for a $20,000 scholarship from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Association (HLSRA). Those applications must be completed online at RodeoHouston.com no later than Tuesday, … Continue reading Local Go Texan Scholarship applications now available
Hill Regional’s new vaccine clinic days, booster criteria
Submitted by Hill Regional Hospital January 12, 2022 Effective immediately, Hill Regional Hospital has moved its COVID-19 vaccine clinic to Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. We would appreciate your making an appointment online by visiting the website, http://www.hillregionalhospital.com. After choosing to make an appointment for a new vaccine or a booster, when you enter … Continue reading Hill Regional’s new vaccine clinic days, booster criteria
Singing Aggies return to Clifton
Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 12, 2022 The Texas A&M Singing Cadets will once again grace the stage of Frazier Performance Hall at the Bosque Arts Center in Clifton. The “Voice of Aggieland” will perform on Thursday, January 13, at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale for $15 per person and may be purchased that evening. … Continue reading Singing Aggies return to Clifton
Seventh grade team wins Whitney tournament
Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 12, 2022 The Whitney Middle School Seventh Grade “A” basketball team won the Whitney tournament held Saturday, January 8. Pictured are (l to r): front row - Colt Poore, Fisher Watson, Keegan Estill, Jaxon Landrum, Johnny Ayres and Rylan Smith; back row - Sean Warren, Kade McFadden, Jordan McGill and Leo … Continue reading Seventh grade team wins Whitney tournament
Hillsboro to host human trafficking outreach event
January 12, 2022 The Heart of Texas Human Trafficking Coalition will host “Not In My City: Human Trafficking Outreach” in five Central Texas counties Saturday, January 29. Organizers say that this event will give everyone an opportunity to play an active part in the fight against human trafficking. Locally, the event will begin at 1 … Continue reading Hillsboro to host human trafficking outreach event
Food bank assisted 5,000 people in 2021 with community’s help
Reporter: Ellie Mahan January 5, 2022 Students from Aquilla Independent School District were a few of the many volunteers and donors who helped Our Daily Bread serve those in need in the Lake Whitney area last year. Our Daily Bread, located at 100 Sims Drive in Whitney, provided food for approximately 2,000 families and 5,000 … Continue reading Food bank assisted 5,000 people in 2021 with community’s help
Bosque County sex offender on ‘Most Wanted’ list arrested
Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 5, 2022 Manuel Muniz Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Manuel Muniz, of Morgan, is back in custody following his arrest on December 13. Members of U.S. Border Patrol encountered Muniz at the Del Rio-Acuna Port of Entry. A Crime Stoppers reward will be paid in his arrest. Muniz, 51, was … Continue reading Bosque County sex offender on ‘Most Wanted’ list arrested
Hill County commissioners meet in final 2021 session
Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 5, 2022 The Hill County Commissioners Court considered agenda items related to county construction projects in a meeting held Tuesday, December 28. Commissioners approved a contract with ICE Construction for the new Extension Office that will be constructed at the Hill County Fairgrounds. If the contract is approved by the company, … Continue reading Hill County commissioners meet in final 2021 session
Smith grant funds HVAC system at theater
Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 5, 2022 Lake Whitney Arts Association recently installed a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system thanks to a grant from the George G. and Alva Hudson Smith Foundation. Lake Whitney Arts' patrons and actors alike will benefit from increased efficiency and airflow, including exponentially better cooling under the theater's … Continue reading Smith grant funds HVAC system at theater
Home school program gives back
Reporter: Ellie Mahan January 5, 2021 IP Homeschool Connection, a local Christian-based home school program, contacted the "critters" ladies at White Bluff Chapel to spend a day stuffing stuffed animals that will later be donated to various medical clinics and hospitals. After stuffing toys for charity, the students baked cookies for the Isaiah's Place Christmas … Continue reading Home school program gives back
The Lakelander 