Pictured above is a bed built by Sleep in Heavenly Peace volunteers, along with bedding that the volunteers were able to purchase thanks to a grant from the Dorothy Gaines Foundation. The Whitney Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a non-profit organization dedicated to providing beds for children in need, held a community build … Continue reading Volunteers continue building beds for kids
The Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for awards to be presented during this year's chamber banquet. The 70th annual awards dinner and banquet will be held Thursday, April 24, at the HILCO Civic and Event Center in Itasca.Each year, the chamber presents awards to individuals and businesses for their significant contributions to … Continue reading Chamber still taking award nominations
Library Director Christie Rogers (Stacey Greenawalt photo) Christie Rogers has been selected by the City of Whitney to serve as director of Lake Whitney Public Library. Rogers had been serving as interim library director since former director Denise Carter retired last October. "I came into the library back in April of 2024 looking for eclipse … Continue reading New director named at LW Public Library
The Whitney High School boys varsity basketball team lost to Palmer 60-39 in the Class 1A Division I Region III Bi-District Championships Tuesday, February 18. The game featured four quarters of physical basketball with Palmer pulling away in the final period. Pictured above is K.J. O’Hearn taking a shot against the Bulldogs. The Whitney Wildcats … Continue reading Cats Fall To Palmer In Bi-District
The Whitney Independent School District (WISD) Board of Trustees met in regular session Monday, February 10, and approved the move to a four-day school week for the 2025-26 academic year. In a survey conducted within the district, 94.7% of WISD faculty and staff wished to move to a four-day instructional week, and 66.7% of the … Continue reading Whitney ISD board approves four-day week for 2025-26
The filing period for city and school candidates ended Friday, February 14, and there will be contested races for both the City of Whitney and Whitney Independent School District.Mayor Janice Sanders filed to retain her seat and will be challenged by Zach Hamlin and Brian Burkhart. Council members Sam Pierce and Jason Ince both filed … Continue reading Multiple candidates file for city, school positions
The Whitney City Council will meet in a regular session at 6 p.m. Thursday, February 20.The council will consider establishing a residence homestead exemption for the city and a residence homestead exemption for disabled individuals and those over 65. Council members will also review a professional services agreement with Westwood Professional Services to submit a … Continue reading City Council to meet in regular session Thursday
Reach1 Foundation and Community Outreach Housing, in conjunction with other non-profit organizations, have organized a cleanup day at Whitney City Park Saturday, February 22. The public is invited to join the effort to help bring life back into the park that Whitney has enjoyed for decades. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 … Continue reading Cleanup day planned at Whitney park
The Hill County Commissioners Court discussed the future of the county's hotel occupancy tax program during a meeting held Tuesday, February 11. County Judge Justin Lewis explained that in 2007, a group of Hill County residents worked with the Texas Legislature to get a hotel occupancy tax approved in Hill County. The tax is collected … Continue reading Commissioners discuss hotel occupancy taxes
An auto-pedestrian accident claimed the life of a Blum man early Tuesday morning, February 11. According to Department of Public Safety Sergeant Ryan Howard, troopers responded to the scene on Farm Road 933 in Blum at approximately 6 a.m. Howard said that a northbound Chevrolet Silverado struck a pedestrian who was crossing the roadway. Jerry … Continue reading Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle in Blum
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