Nine members of the Whitney High School boys powerlifting team advanced to the regional competition in West held Saturday, March 11, and Giovanni Sanchez, pictured above, advanced to the state competition with a fifth-place finish in his weight class and a qualifying total of 850 pounds. Trey Haynes also placed fourth in his class at … Continue reading Boys powerlifting team finds success
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Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 8, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court scheduled public hearings on the creation of two reinvestment zones for Hill County solar projects during a regular meeting held Tuesday, February 28. Designation of an area as a reinvestment zone is a step that must be taken before the county can provide a … Continue reading Commissioners set hearings on solar reinvestment zones
March 9, 2023 Whitney High School basketball player Cade Baker (right) is pictured with Tristen Wilson (left), after Baker was awarded District MVP and Wilson was awarded 6th Man of The Year honors. Head Coach Joe O’Hearn also earned top recognition as coach of the year when all-district honors were announced. Other Wildcats honored were: … Continue reading Wildcats, coach earn district honors
Reporter: Ellie Mahan March 8, 2023 Members of the Whitney Future Farmers of America (FFA) officer team recently traveled to Austin for Texas FFA Day at The Capitol and a Texas FFA LEAD (Leadership, Education, Advocacy, Development) program. Students were able to hear from a variety of leaders, including Jordan Hale, deputy chief of staff … Continue reading FFA Day at Texas State Capitol
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 8, 2023 The Whitney High School girls powerlifting team competed in the regional meet Saturday, March 4, in Dublin and two girls will be advancing to state. Bayley Brisco (right) advanced after earning second in her weight division with a total of 755 pounds lifted. Lillian Dunn (left) will advance as … Continue reading Powerlifters qualify for state
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Reporter: Ellie Mahan March 1, 2023 Chief David Gilmore and his wife, Lisa David Gilmore started his new role as Whitney fire chief Wednesday, February 1. Gilmore recently retired from Mansfield Fire Department after over 27 years of service. Gilmore got his start in public service at the Bosque County Sheriff’s Office, where he started … Continue reading New Fire Chief David Gilmore brings decades of experience to his role
March 1, 2023 The Whitney High School varsity boys basketball team ended their season as bi-district champions after defeating Mildred 78-64 Monday, February 20. The Wildcats exited the playoffs in the area round Friday, February 24, after a 71-64 loss to Franklin. The team entered the playoffs as the 3A Region III District 17 champions. … Continue reading Wildcats wrap up successful season
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 1, 2023 Elections will be needed in both Covington and Blum after the filing period for the May election date came to a close recently. The City of Covington will need an election to fill three seats on its council. Marcos Soto (seat one) and Garrett Woodlee (seat 5) were uncontested. … Continue reading Candidates file for spots in Covington and Blum
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