The Hill County Beekeeper Fellowship will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 17, for a potluck meal and presentation. The program will be "How to conduct a Hive Inspection," with Randy Oakley. The presentation from Oakley Family Apiaries will begin at 6:45 p.m. The meeting will take place at Central Baptist Church, located at 1100 … Continue reading Beekeepers to meet Oct. 17
Gardeners plan tree sale Sat.
In a tree sale set for Saturday, October 14, the Hill County Master Gardener Association will sell fruit trees, shade trees, native trees, fast-growing trees and perennials. The sale will begin at 8 a.m. at the Hillsboro Farmers Market, on the west side of the courthouse square. Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions … Continue reading Gardeners plan tree sale Sat.
Arrests made after fatal shooting
The Hill County Sheriff's Office made three arrests Friday, October 6, after a 46-year-old man was shot and killed near Whitney. According to reports, the sheriff's office received a call at 10:46 a.m. Friday reporting that a man was shot in the 100 block of Bluegrass Street. Upon arrival, authorities found the victim, Cory Shelton, … Continue reading Arrests made after fatal shooting
Two area ISDs call November bond elections
Among the local elections and statewide constitutional amendment proposals on the November 7 ballot will be two bond elections for Hill County schools. Both Aquilla Independent School District (ISD) and Covington ISD have called bond elections next month. Aquilla is asking voters to approve a plan that would include seven new instructional classrooms, a multi-event … Continue reading Two area ISDs call November bond elections
DPS seeks information on fatal hit & run
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking information from the public regarding a fatal hit-and-run incident near Whitney last week. DPS Sergeant Ryan Howard said that the incident may have occurred at or after 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 3 but before 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 4. A pedestrian traveling southbound on Farm Road … Continue reading DPS seeks information on fatal hit & run
Dallas man sentenced for shooting constable
A Dallas man who shot and injured Hill County Precinct 4 Constable Kevin Cordell in May 2021 has been sentenced to 55 years in prison after pleading guilty to the crime.Hector Murillo, now 21, is also facing charges in Dallas and Johnson counties after a multi-county pursuit during which Cordell was shot in the face … Continue reading Dallas man sentenced for shooting constable
48th annual Pioneer Days downtown this Saturday
October 4, 2023 Queens to reign over Pioneer Days. In a ceremony held Saturday night, September 30 at The Place at Lake Whitney, the 2023 Pioneer Days queens were crowned. Pictured (l to r) are this year's winners: Lil Miss Hadlee Orban, Jr. Miss Alysa Ward and Miss Ember Fahnders. The Lake Whitney Chamber of … Continue reading 48th annual Pioneer Days downtown this Saturday
Homecoming Nominees Selected
October 5, 2023 Whitney High School will crown its homecoming queen and king during halftime of Friday night's homecoming football game at Wildcat Stadium. Pictured above are this year's nominees: front row - senior homecoming queen nominees Claire Allen, Jaycee Green, Hope Ivers and Nayeli Estrada; middle row- sophomore princesses Adrianne McKinley and McKenna Driessner, … Continue reading Homecoming Nominees Selected
New city leadership
Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 5, 2023 In a special meeting held Monday night, September 25, the Whitney City Council officially named the city's new police chief and public works supervisor. The council also approved the previously published proposed city budget and tax rate after no comments were made during required public hearings. Kyle Nevil (left), … Continue reading New city leadership
Texas grown, Texas made wine at Juniper Cove Winery
Business Review October 5, 2023 Anne Chastain, owner of Juniper Cove Winery, holds a bottle of Petals, one of her many award-winning wines. Rooted in Texas agriculture, Juniper Cove Winery partners exclusively with Texas vineyards to produce quality wine for both Whitney locals and visitors. The winery offers wine bites to complement the drinks and … Continue reading Texas grown, Texas made wine at Juniper Cove Winery
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