Ten digital billboards have been launched in the Houston area asking the public for tips in the effort to apprehend the murderer of Whitney teen Louise Wilson. Wilson, 17, was shot and killed in a road rage incident on I-45 in Houston on Sunday, December 10, while traveling to Galveston. Houston Crime Stoppers is offering … Continue reading Billboards seek tips about local teen’s murder
Unemployment rates down from 2023, up from January
February unemployment rates in our area were lower than one year ago but higher than the previous month, according to data released by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) last week. Hill County's February unemployment rate was reported at 4.3%, with 786 unemployed individuals out of a total civilian labor force of 18,130. That is down … Continue reading Unemployment rates down from 2023, up from January
City Council to meet this Thursday
The Whitney City Council will meet in regular session Thursday evening, March 28, at 6 p.m. The meeting was rescheduled from the regular meeting date last Thursday. The council will discuss updates to the city's animal control code and beginning the first phase of an animal control initiative in the city. The council will consider … Continue reading City Council to meet this Thursday
LW Chamber golf tournament now registering
Registration is now underway for the Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce Spring Scramble golf tournament to be held Saturday, April 20, at Hillsboro Country Club. Entry fee is $300 per team of four or $75 per person. Tee off will be at 8:30 a.m., and prizes will be awarded for first, fifth and last places, … Continue reading LW Chamber golf tournament now registering
Commissioners Court meets in regular session
The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a brief regular session Tuesday, March 12. A financing agreement was approved with Government Capital Corporation for the purchase of a track loader in Precinct 4 in the amount of $144,760. Commissioners also approved a final plat for the Skyline Estates Subdivision involving 17 lots in Precinct 4 … Continue reading Commissioners Court meets in regular session
Award nominations, auction items accepted for LW Chamber banquet
The Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce is still accepting award nominations and auction donations ahead of the 69th annual awards banquet set for Thursday, April 11. Individual tickets and corporate tables are also now available. The main purpose of this dinner is to give chamber members an opportunity to recognize members of our community who … Continue reading Award nominations, auction items accepted for LW Chamber banquet
WHS Royelles bring home awards
Whitney High School's drill team won multiple awards, including the Best In Category Champion Award for their kick routine and the overall Platinum Sweepstakes Award, at their recent regional competition. The public is invited to see the routines at the group's April 18 Spring Show. The Whitney High School Royelles drill team competed at the … Continue reading WHS Royelles bring home awards
City, county preparing for April’s total solar eclipse
City and county officials provided information about the comprehensive planning effort underway ahead of next month's total solar eclipse during a community meeting held Thursday evening, March 7. Whitney Operations Director Billy Pribble told those gathered that planning has been underway for months at the county and city levels. He pointed out that the city … Continue reading City, county preparing for April’s total solar eclipse
Barnes wins sheriff’s race, other local offices decided
Local residents went to the polls Tuesday, March 5, to cast ballots in Republican and Democratic primary elections. With most local Republican candidates uncontested in November’s general election, several decisions about who will hold office next year were made at the county level. In one of the most watched races locally, Hunter Barnes won the … Continue reading Barnes wins sheriff’s race, other local offices decided
Aquilla ISD calls May bond election
The Aquilla Independent School District (AISD) Board of Trustees voted unanimously in February to place a $12 million bond issue on the Saturday, May 4 ballot, consisting of two separate propositions involving instructional and athletic upgrades. Voters will be able to support one or both propositions. District officials reported that the facilities planning process involved … Continue reading Aquilla ISD calls May bond election
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