Fort Graham Baptist Church will be holding its "Praise and Pumpkins" event Saturday, October 21 from 2 to 6 p.m. All are invited to join for food, games, music, hayrides and more. Fort Graham Baptist Church is located at 137 Farm Road 2604 in Whitney.
Amateur Radio Society to meet
The Lake Whitney Amateur Radio Society (LWARS) will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 21, at the Lake Whitney Public Library. Members and guests are welcome. Anyone interested in finding out more about amateur radio or becoming a licensed amateur radio operator is welcome to attend.
Meals On Wheels needs volunteers
Meals on Wheels is seeking volunteers. Volunteers must be 18 years old, have their own vehicle and pass a background check. For more information, email rachel@mowwaco.org or call 254-752-0316.
Extension canning seminar Oct. 24
The Hill County Extension Office will host an informational seminar covering the ins and outs of canning from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 24. Those interested are asked to RSVP via phone at 254-582-4022 or by email to rachel.esquivel@ag.tamu.edu. There is a $15 registration fee per participant for this event. The seminar will be … Continue reading Extension canning seminar Oct. 24
Republicans to meet Monday
The Hill County Republican Party will meet Monday, October 16 at 7 p.m. at the Lake Whitney Public Library. Attendees will go over the 14 proposed amendments to the state constitution that will be voted on Tuesday, November 7. Details are available at http://www.votetexas.gov. The library is located at 602 East Jefferson Avenue in Whitney.
Woodbury Market Day
The Woodbury Community Center Association will hold a market day Saturday, October 14, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors will be set up inside and outside. Spaces are still available. For more information, call Lana Miller at 254-205-2216 or email her at lanamiller548@gmail.com.
Beekeepers to meet Oct. 17
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
