Reporter: Ellie Mahan June 14, 2023 Participants in the summer ACE program gather for a group photo at a field trip to the Mayborn Museum in Waco. See accompanying story for more information about Afterschool Centers on Education. Whitney’s Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) program is hosting a summer camp for Whitney ISD students in … Continue reading WISD’s ACE program providing safe, free place for children to learn this summer
Whitney grad receives top scholarship
Editor: Shannon Cottongame June 14, 2023 The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Association (HLSRA) recently announced that Whitney graduate Canyon Massengale is the recipient of this year’s Hill County Area Go Texan $20,000 scholarship. Massengale is the son of Jason and Maggi Massengale of Morgan. He will attend Texas Tech University and major in pre-med … Continue reading Whitney grad receives top scholarship
Comptroller releases June sales tax data
Editor: Shannon Cottongame June 14, 2023 Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced last week that he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.03 billion in local sales tax allocations for June, 2% more than in June 2022. Locally, the City of Whitney’s June rebate was $82,946, up 26% from last June. For … Continue reading Comptroller releases June sales tax data
WISD serving free summer breakfast, lunch to children
Editor: Shannon Cottongame June 7, 2023 Whitney Independent School District is serving breakfast and lunch to youth 18 and under and enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years old throughout June. The meals are free of charge and offered each weekday. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a U.S. Department of Agriculture nutrition … Continue reading WISD serving free summer breakfast, lunch to children
Rep. Orr comments on Paxton vote
Editor: Shannon Cottongame June 7, 2023 District 13 Representative Angelia Orr, R-Itasca, released a statement last week on her vote in favor of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment in the Texas House of Representatives Saturday, May 27. Orr’s statement read:“The initial facts revealed by the Republican-led General Investigating Committee regarding Attorney General Ken Paxton’s conduct … Continue reading Rep. Orr comments on Paxton vote
Top graduates of local schools recognized
Editor: Shannon Cottongame June 7, 2023 Covington High School recently honored the valedictorian and salutatorian of its 2023 graduating class. At the top of the class is valedictorian Cassidy Utter (left), the daughter of Larry and Jessica Utter. She will study social work at Tarleton State University. Salutatorian Kalleigh Cline (right) is the daughter of … Continue reading Top graduates of local schools recognized
Class of 2023 Celebrates
June 1, 2023 The Whitney High School Class of 2023 graduated at Wildcat Stadium Friday night, May 26. The district awarded diplomas to 98 students this year. The graduates celebrated with a customary hat toss after walking the stage. 2023 Whitney High School Graduating Class. Kaden Wayne Auten, Cade Daniel Baker, Daisy Marie Baker, Keegan … Continue reading Class of 2023 Celebrates
Public hearings planned on solar reinvestment zones
Editor: Shannon Cottongame June 1, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a regular session Tuesday, May 23, and set public hearings on the creation of reinvestment zones for two more solar projects. The court scheduled the hearings for Tuesday, June 27, during the regular meeting that will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the … Continue reading Public hearings planned on solar reinvestment zones
Lake Whitney Public Library schedules summer events
Reporter: Elie Mahan June 1, 2023 Lake Whitney Public Library has planned summer reading programs and other summer events at the library, located at 602 East Jefferson Avenue in Whitney. Summer reading events will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursdays, June 8 through July 20, except July 6. Thursday, June 8, the Lake Whitney … Continue reading Lake Whitney Public Library schedules summer events
Class of ’23 to graduate at Wildcat Stadium Friday
Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 24, 2023 Canyon Massengale Valedictorian Daisy Baker Salutatorian The Whitney High School Class of 2023 will graduate at 7 p.m. Friday night, May 26, at Wildcat Stadium in Whitney. Valedictorian of this year's senior class is Canyon Gene Massengale, the son of Jason and Maggi Massengale of Morgan. Massengale will attend … Continue reading Class of ’23 to graduate at Wildcat Stadium Friday
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