By Dr. James Earhart, Ascension Medical Group Providence November 17, 2021 We are local physicians and nurse practitioners who live and work here in our community. Many of you may know our names or know us personally, as we may have taken care of you or your loved ones over the years. You see us … Continue reading Hill County doctors provide answers to frequent COVID-19 vaccine questions
Wildcats win again, playoff game set for Friday night
Sports writer: Brent Cook November 10, 2021 Whitney to face Grosebeck at Waco ISD Stadium... The Whitney Wildcats took care of business Friday night at Wildcat Stadium, closing out the regular season with a 35-7 victory. Facing Life Oak Cliff, the Wildcats (5-5, 4-2) fine-tuned the game plan in preparation for a return trip to … Continue reading Wildcats win again, playoff game set for Friday night
Filing set to begin Saturday for March primary elections
Editor: Shannon Cottongame November 10, 2021 With redistricting complete at the state level, party primary elections are on track to be held Tuesday, March 1, and the filing period for Republican and Democratic candidates will open this Saturday. Alternative election and filing dates were a possibility if the Texas Legislature did not finish the new … Continue reading Filing set to begin Saturday for March primary elections
Brad Daniels takes oath as new Prairielands GCD board member
Editor: Shannon Cottongame November 10, 2021 Brad Daniels took his oath of office as a director on the Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District (PGCD) Board of Directors in October. Daniels was appointed by the Hill County Commissioners Court in a public meeting on September 14, to serve out an unexpired term representing Hill County on the … Continue reading Brad Daniels takes oath as new Prairielands GCD board member
Blum volleyball team earns area title
November 10, 2021 The Blum High School varsity volleyball team secured the area championship with a win over Penelope (25-10, 25-10, 25-8) last week. The Lady Bobcats (31-11) were set to take on Abbott in the regional quarterfinal round of the playoffs Monday, November 8, in Valley Mills. Pictured (l to r) are: Addison Willingham, … Continue reading Blum volleyball team earns area title
Adoption Day celebrated in Hill County
Editor: Shannon Cottongame November 10, 2021 The Hill County Child Protective Services Board and other local officials and organizations gathered to celebrate Adoption Day Friday, November 5. This year, 23 children who were adopted over the past year with their 17 families were invited to the event, which was held at Historic City Hall in … Continue reading Adoption Day celebrated in Hill County
Food bank working to meet November’s collection goal
Editor: Shannon Cottongame November 10, 2021 Official Food For Families drive day is November 19… As families come together for holiday meals, it’s a perfect time to think about those in our community who have no food for meals. November is Food for Families Month, a special month of giving to the Lake Whitney Ministerial … Continue reading Food bank working to meet November’s collection goal
17-year-old Aquilla student has “big dreams in a small town”
Reporter: Ellie Mahan November 10, 2021 The little girl who grew up hot gluing clothing together to make dresses and filming home movies with her little sister had a passion for fashion, modeling and acting that continued over the years. Little did she know, that passion would lead her to attend New York Fashion Week … Continue reading 17-year-old Aquilla student has “big dreams in a small town”
Master Gardeners refresh local park
Editor: Shannon Cottongame November 10, 2021 Master Gardeners refresh local parkThe Hill County Master Gardeners recently refreshed the Whitney Veterans Memorial Park in preparation for Veterans Day. The Hill County Sheriff’s Office helped with heavy labor, and several Whitney veterans participated. The organization would like to thank the Hill County Sheriff’s Office for their time … Continue reading Master Gardeners refresh local park
Laekeside VFD Auxillary plans holiday dinner for saturday
Editor: Shannon Cottongame November 10, 2021 The Lakeside Village Area VFD Ladies Auxiliary will hold their annual holiday dinner Saturday, November 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Lakeside Village Fire Hall/Community Center. The dinner will consist of turkey, ham, dressing and gravy, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, bread, a drink … Continue reading Laekeside VFD Auxillary plans holiday dinner for saturday
The Lakelander 