Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 8, 2021 Area volunteer fire departments responded to multiple fires Thursday, September 2, and Friday, September 3. The first call came in at approximately 6 p.m. Thursday when Whitney and Aquilla fire departments were dispatched after hay bales were reported to be on fire in the area of Patton Lake Road … Continue reading Firefighters respond to multiple fires
Governor Abbott calls special amendment election
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 8, 2021 Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation setting Tuesday, November 2, as the special election day for eight proposed constitutional amendments in Texas. The eight proposed constitutional amendments set to appear on November's ballot are: PROPOSITION 1: The constitutional amendment authorizing the professional sports team charitable foundations of organizations … Continue reading Governor Abbott calls special amendment election
Whitney FFA to host “Ag-Stavaganza”
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 8, 2021 The Whitney FFA will host an "Ag-Stravaganza" Saturday, September 25, in downtown Whitney from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. This event will raise funds to send the Whitney FFA chapter officers to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. Plans include a silent auction, fish fry and cornhole tournament. … Continue reading Whitney FFA to host “Ag-Stavaganza”
Commissioners hold special session as county budget work continues
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 8, 2021 The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a special session Tuesday, August 31, to consider several agenda items and continue working on the county budget. The court voted to solicit proposals for maintenance of the county's Lake Whitney tourism website, which is funded by hotel occupancy taxes in the … Continue reading Commissioners hold special session as county budget work continues
Man dies in motorcycle crash on 933
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 8, 2021 A crash involving a motorcycle and sport-utility vehicle resulted in the death of a Hewitt man Friday, September 3. According to the Department of Public Safety (DPS), troopers responded to the scene on FM 933 at FM 2114 in Aquilla at approximately 9:15 a.m. DPS Sergeant Ryan Howard reported … Continue reading Man dies in motorcycle crash on 933
Applications available for Gaines grants
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 8, 2021 The Board of Directors of the Dorothy Gaines Foundation recently announced that the foundation is now accepting grant applications for 2021. The foundation is authorized to make grants to organizations and institutions that are exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or to governmental entities in amounts … Continue reading Applications available for Gaines grants
Hillsboro/Whitney Aglow to welcome guest speaker Monday
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 8, 2021 The Hillsboro and Whitney Community Lighthouse of Aglow International will welcome guest speaker Kryslyn Kellner to a meeting set for Monday, September 13, at 7 p.m. Fellowship will begin at 6:30 p.m. Kryslyn Kellner Kellner is a Christian evangelist, recovery advocate, youth minister, women's jail coordinator, women’s ministry coordinator … Continue reading Hillsboro/Whitney Aglow to welcome guest speaker Monday
Lady ‘Cats get win at home
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 1, 2021 The Whitney High School varsity volleyball team defeated La Vega in all three sets (25-11, 25-15, 25-19) at home Friday, August 27. Pictured above at the net are #2 Caitlyn Panuco and #13 Jaycee Green. The Lady 'Cats were scheduled to play Hillsboro at home Tuesday, August 31, before … Continue reading Lady ‘Cats get win at home
New housing planned in Whitney, businesses also on the increase
Reporter: Ellie Mahan September 1, 2021 The Whitney population is growing, along with the number of housing and business developments underway. There are currently three active housing developments in Whitney, and the number of certificates of occupancy for new businesses has increased by roughly 15% this year, according to Chris Bentley, city administrator and chief … Continue reading New housing planned in Whitney, businesses also on the increase
Hill County commissioners discuss COVID-19, budget
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 1, 2021 The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a regular session Tuesday, August 24, and continued discussing the latest COVID-19 surge, the county budget for the coming fiscal year and other regular business. In his comments to the court, County Judge Justin Lewis reiterated the seriousness of the current situation … Continue reading Hill County commissioners discuss COVID-19, budget
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