The Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its 69th annual awards banquet to be held Thursday, April 11. Nominations will be accepted for citizen of the year, chamber member of the year, educator of the year, young person of the year and Hall of Fame. Those submitting nominations should provide information … Continue reading LW Chamber taking award nominations
Superintendent to retire in May
John McCullough After five years of service to the Whitney Independent School District and 32 years in public education, Whitney ISD Superintendent John McCullough has announced his plan to retire. The Board of Trustees accepted his retirement during a regular meeting held Monday evening, February 12. McCullough's last day in his position will be May … Continue reading Superintendent to retire in May
May election needed for council, WISD seats
The candidate filing period for May city and school elections ended Friday, February 16, and both the City of Whitney and Whitney Independent School District will need elections to determine council and board seats. For the City of Whitney, the terms of council members Aimee Boswell, Martis Ward and Valery Peacock are expiring this year. … Continue reading May election needed for council, WISD seats
Commissioners Court pursues museum repairs
The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a regular session Tuesday, February 13, and reviewed bids for foundation repairs at the Hill County Cell Block Museum and roof repairs at the Hill County Support Services Building. The Cell Block Museum Board of Directors has been working with consultants to develop a plan to reopen the … Continue reading Commissioners Court pursues museum repairs
City forms committee to improve permit process
The Whitney City Council held its monthly meeting Thursday, February 15, and voted to establish a permit committee to restructure the city's permitting process. Operations Director Billy Pribble said that the city needs to create a more efficient permitting process, as the current procedures are confusing for both residents and employees. Pribble said that he … Continue reading City forms committee to improve permit process
WISD board holds February meeting
The Whitney Independent School District (WISD) Board of Trustees met in a regular session Monday, February 12. Brad and Melissa Coffelt were announced staff members of the month. Superintendent John McCullough read a letter from Kendra Hensley, principal of the high school, in which she nominated them: "This dynamic duo is an invaluable asset to … Continue reading WISD board holds February meeting
Early voting to begin in primary elections
Early voting in March Republican and Democratic primary elections will begin Tuesday, February 20, and continue through Friday, March 1. There will be several contested races at the county level for Hill and Bosque county residents, along with a number of statewide and federal decisions to make.Most county races will be decided after the primaries … Continue reading Early voting to begin in primary elections
City Council to hold February meeting Thurs.
The Whitney City Council will meet in a regular monthly session Thursday, February 15, at 6 p.m. The council is expected to call a general election on Saturday, May 4, for the purpose of electing three council members. A joint election agreement is also expected to be approved with Whitney Independent School District to allow … Continue reading City Council to hold February meeting Thurs.
Candidate filing deadline Friday for May elections
The candidate filing period for May city and school elections will come to an end Friday, February 16. Locally, both the City of Whitney and Whitney Independent School District will have positions available in May. For the City of Whitney, the terms of council members Aimee Boswell, Martis Ward and Valery Peacock are expiring this … Continue reading Candidate filing deadline Friday for May elections
Candidate Announcements
Skipper runs for Bosque Co. commissioner Steve Skipper has announced his candidacy for Bosque County Precinct 1 Commissioner in the March 2024 Republican Primary. The 69-year-old conservative Republican candidate was born and raised in Waxahachie. When he was 10, his family moved to Red Oak, and he graduated from Red Oak High School in 1972. … Continue reading Candidate Announcements
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