Sports Writer: Brent Cook October 20, 2021 Senior Orrin Green races past the West Trojans. Green scored the Wildcats' lone touchdown on the night with an 85-yard kick return. The Whitney Wildcats squared off against the No. 7 West Trojans in a grinding defensive battle Friday night and the fight went down to the final … Continue reading Undefeated Trojans narrowly escape Wildcats
New vaccine schedules at Hill Regional
Submitted by Hill Regional Hospital October 20, 2021 In the continuing increased interest of people wishing to receive a booster shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech (Pfizer) vaccine, and for those who desire a first or second vaccine of either the Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson shots, Hill Regional Hospital is continuing to offer our vaccine … Continue reading New vaccine schedules at Hill Regional
Community Veterans Day event planned in Whitney
Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 20, 2021 The Fort Graham Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, NSDAR, is pleased to announce a community-wide Veterans Day celebration to be held in conjunction with the Whitney posts of the American Legion #522 and the VFW #12176. The event will be open to the public and will … Continue reading Community Veterans Day event planned in Whitney
LWA show tickets still available
Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 20, 2021 Local talent Tracey Kirkland portrays Harper Channing in Lake Whitney Arts’ November production of Honky Tonk Hissy Fit. Tickets are available at http://www.lakewhitneyarts.org. The show opens Saturday, November 6. For more information, call 254-694-5105.
Local residents discuss how COVID-19 pandemic has affected mental health
Reporter: Ellie Mahan October 20, 2021 Four in ten American adults reported symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorder during the pandemic, an increase from the one in ten adults who reported these symptoms in 2019, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation study. The stress adults feel can be reflected in their children’s mental health. Local … Continue reading Local residents discuss how COVID-19 pandemic has affected mental health
HCRTA to hear from Silver Connections
Submitted by Hill County Retired Teachers October 20, 2021 Linda Dewitt is wondering what's in the door prize sack at the HCRTA September meeting. Join us October 26, at 10 a.m. in the Bob Bullock room, cafeteria building, Hill College Campus. Linda Dewitt, pictured at left, is the Chairperson of the Hill County Retired Teachers … Continue reading HCRTA to hear from Silver Connections
4-H Shooting Sports open to members
Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 20, 2021 Youth who enjoy the outdoors, shooting or archery are invited to join 4-H Shooting Sports. The program is for young people from eight to 18 and teaches firearm safety and responsibility, all in a safe and fun competitive environment. Shooting Sports offers many disciplines, including rifle, pistol, shotgun, archery … Continue reading 4-H Shooting Sports open to members
Whitney choirs plan concert and fund raiser
Reporter: Ellie Mahan October 20, 2021 Whitney High School and Whitney Middle School choirs are joining together for a combined fall show concert, with a fund-raiser dinner and silent auction before the show, Thursday, October 28. Sheri Hayes, who has been the choir director of Whitney High School and Whitney Middle School for about 15 … Continue reading Whitney choirs plan concert and fund raiser
WHS student recognized for excellence
Reporter: Ellie Mahan October 20, 2021 Amy Leech, principal of Whitney High School, is pictured presenting a certificate to Timothy Baker for being named a commended student in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program for achieving scholastic excellence on his SAT. Approximately 34,000 commended students across the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic … Continue reading WHS student recognized for excellence
New 10-digit dialing procedures for 254 area code begin Oct. 24
Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 13, 2021 Older medical, security devices may need updating… Those with phone numbers in the 254 area code should get in the habit of dialing 10 digits (area code + telephone number) for all local calls due to a change that takes effect this month. In July of last year, the … Continue reading New 10-digit dialing procedures for 254 area code begin Oct. 24
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