Business Review March 1, 2023 Elizabeth Giancola and Matthew Wetherbee, owners of Lone Star Healing Arts and Fitness. Lone Star Healing Arts and Fitness is here to support your health and wellness needs. The business recently opened at 120 West Washington Avenue, across from A Daughter’s Dream in Downtown Whitney. Owners Elizabeth Giancola, MS, OTR/L … Continue reading Lone Star Healing Arts and Fitness now open in downtown Whitney
WIS, WMS release A Honor Roll
March 1, 2023 Whitney Intermediate School and Whitney Middle School recently released lists of students who earned all A's for the fourth six weeks. Whitney Intermediate School students who made the A Honor Roll include: third grade- Madlyn Abrego, Kaylynn Burrows, Gracin Halbert, Houston Hill, Perseus Johnson, Jameson Jones, Gage Motley, Serenity Nors, Daniel Ormonde-Rodriquez, … Continue reading WIS, WMS release A Honor Roll
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Council selects engineer, surveyor for wastewater treatment plant project
Editor: Shannon Cottongame February 22, 2023 The Whitney City Council met in a regular session Thursday, February 16, and approved a proposal for engineering and surveying services related to the city's wastewater treatment plant. Public Works Director Billy Pribble provided background information on the issues with the plant, which has had Texas Commission on Environmental … Continue reading Council selects engineer, surveyor for wastewater treatment plant project
Lady Bobcats wrap up successful season
February 22, 2023 The Blum High School girls varsity basketball team ended its season after a loss in the area round of the UIL playoffs to Rochelle 54-49 Thursday, February 16, in Hamilton. The Lady Bobcats end the 2022-2023 season as District 20-1A champions and with a bi-district championship after defeating Lingleville 40-38 in the … Continue reading Lady Bobcats wrap up successful season
County to participate in Hillsboro TIRZ
Editor: Shannon Cottongame February 22, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court agreed to participate in the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) established by the City of Hillsboro for the outlet mall property and selected inmate medical services providers during a meeting held Tuesday, February 14. The City of Hillsboro established the TIRZ to support its … Continue reading County to participate in Hillsboro TIRZ
WES recognized at board meeting for passing intruder detection inspection
Reporter: Ellie Mahan February 22, 2023 The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees met in a regular session Monday, February 13, and congratulated Whitney Elementary School for earning a perfect score on its intruder detection inspection. The board also discussed the elementary school’s middle of the year testing data and other agenda items. The … Continue reading WES recognized at board meeting for passing intruder detection inspection
Lady Cougars advance in playoffs
February 22, 2023 The Aquilla High School girls basketball team was set to advance to the regional quarterfinal round of the playoffs Tuesday evening, February 21. The Lady Cougars beat Penelope 63-23 in the bi-district round Monday, February 13, before getting a 57-19 win over Chester in the area round Friday, February 17. Team members … Continue reading Lady Cougars advance in playoffs
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Chief Hughes shares his vision for the Whitney Police Department
Reporter: Ellie Mahan February 15, 2023 Police Chief Kevin Hughes Kevin Hughes, who started his first day in his new position as Whitney police chief Tuesday, January 10, spent decades serving in numerous leadership roles at the Richardson Police Department, and he plans to utilize his law enforcement and leadership background while on the job. … Continue reading Chief Hughes shares his vision for the Whitney Police Department
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