The City of Whitney got into the Christmas spirit with a parade followed by the lighting of the downtown Christmas tree Saturday night, December 4. Pictured above, Mayor Brad Slaten, introduced by City Administrator/Police Chief Chris Bentley, lit the tree. Following the tree lighting, holiday dance performances were provided by To The Pointe Dance Studio … Continue reading Christmas spirit comes to downtown Whitney
City mourns loss of medic after fatal off-duty crash
Editor: Shannon Cottongame December 8, 2021 A West resident who served as a medic for Whitney EMS and a firefighter in Harker Heights was killed in a traffic accident near Copperas Cove early Tuesday morning, November 30. Twenty-three-year-old Cole Simmons’ vehicle was reportedly struck on State Highway 9 after another driver’s visibility was impaired by … Continue reading City mourns loss of medic after fatal off-duty crash
County to apply for grant to expand Exhibits Building
Editor: Shannon Cottongame December 8, 2021 The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a brief special session Tuesday, November 30, and approved a grant application for upgrades to the Hill County Fairgrounds Exhibits Building. County Judge Justin Lewis asked for the court’s approval to apply to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for … Continue reading County to apply for grant to expand Exhibits Building
Registration underway for Hill County Fair Creative Arts
Editor: Shannon Cottongame December 8, 2021 Registration is now underway for the Creative Arts Division of the 2022 Hill County Fair. The fair is scheduled for Monday, January 24, through Saturday, January 29, at the Hill County Fairgrounds in Hillsboro. Registration opened Monday, December 6, and will continue through Sunday, January 16. All items must … Continue reading Registration underway for Hill County Fair Creative Arts
Joint Committee preparing Angel gifts, community invited to donate
Editor: Shannon Cottongame December 8, 2021 Joint Committee for Christmas volunteers pictured above are: front row (l to r) - Kathy Valenta, Claire Matthaei, Pat Boyd and Linda Jones; and back row - Jill Hubble, Stacy Hughes, Bonnie Jaskie, Terry Boyer and Michelle Walker. The volunteers of Joint Committee for Christmas (JCC), commissioned by the … Continue reading Joint Committee preparing Angel gifts, community invited to donate
Hubbard man takes plea deal in local murder case
Editor: Shannon Cottongame December 8, 2021 Ricardo Ramos Ricardo Ramos, the Hubbard man charged in the June murder of a 26-year-old Maypearl man, accepted a plea agreement Thursday, December 2.If the case had gone to trial, Ramos was facing the death penalty. Under the agreement, he pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life in prison … Continue reading Hubbard man takes plea deal in local murder case
Hill County Retired Teachers to celebrate Christmas at WB
Editor: Shannon Cottongame December 8, 2021 Tricia Shelton of Hill Regional Hospital’s Silver Connections met with HCRTA in October. She is shown holding a copy of “Help Me, Mr. Mutt,” which will be featured at a special HCRTA Christmas meeting to be held at White Bluff Chapel on December 15. On Wednesday, December 15, the … Continue reading Hill County Retired Teachers to celebrate Christmas at WB
Help create a happier holiday season for children in foster care and their families
December 8, 2021 Hill County CASA volunteers sworn in: Hill County Court At Law Judge Matt Crain swore in new Court Appointed Special Advocates Wednesday, December 1, to serve local children through CASA of Hill County. Pictured are Connie Drake, Debra Cole, Judge Crain, Dana Tipton and Rose Achord. CASA volunteers are everyday people who … Continue reading Help create a happier holiday season for children in foster care and their families
Downtown Christmas parade, tree lighting set for Saturday
Editor: Shannon Cottongame December 1, 2021 Whitney’s annual Christmas parade and downtown tree lighting is set for Saturday, December 4, starting at 6 p.m. Parade lineup will begin at 5 p.m. on San Jacinto Street near Whitney Intermediate School. The procession will take a left onto Washington Avenue, a left onto Colorado Street and then … Continue reading Downtown Christmas parade, tree lighting set for Saturday
Shop Small Campaign Launched Locally
Editor: Shannon Cottongame December 1, 2021 sdfsd The Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce, Whitney Business Alliance and business owners teamed up to observe Small Business Saturday November 27 and encourage the community to shop locally this holiday season. In addition to bringing awareness to the products that local businesses have to offer the community, this … Continue reading Shop Small Campaign Launched Locally
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