Editor: Shannon Cottongame February 1, 2023 Hill County commissioners approved a proposal to improve public safety communications in the northwestern portion of the county during a meeting held Tuesday, January 24. Radio Administrator Chris Jackson told the court that there is still a problem with radio coverage in the Blum area with the county's new … Continue reading Commissioners approve project to improve local radio coverage
Hill County Fair Grand Champion
Editor: Shannon Cottongame February 1, 2023 Keeli Peters of Whitney FFA showed the grand champion market steer at the Hill County Fair. The steer brought $15,100 during Saturday's market auction from the following buyers: Citizens State Bank, Rocking W Energy Services, Watt Wealth Management, First National Bank of Central Texas, Cielo Energy Consulting, Rafael Hernandez … Continue reading Hill County Fair Grand Champion
State broadband map shows many areas are underserved
Editor: Shannon Cottongame February 1, 2023 The Texas Broadband Development Map shows the availability of various types of high-speed internet access across Texas. Blue areas represent served populations, and yellow areas represent underserved populations. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has announced the release of the Texas Broadband Development Map, which uses data collected from internet service … Continue reading State broadband map shows many areas are underserved
Mayor Barker recognized by HOTEDD
Editor: Shannon Cottongame February 1, 2023 Whitney Mayor Jerry Barker received an Outstanding Leadership Chair Award for 2022 from the Heart of Texas Economic Development District (HOTEDD) Thursday, January 26. Barker was appointed to the HOTEDD board in October 2004 and is the only director to serve as chairman of the board twice, in 2015 … Continue reading Mayor Barker recognized by HOTEDD
Best-selling author to speak in Whitney
Reporter: Ellie Mahan February 1, 2023 Damon West, inspirational speaker and philanthropist, will speak at an event open to the public Sunday, February 5, at Open Range Cowboy Church in Whitney. The Whitney Fellowship Worship Band will perform from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., and West will speak at 6 p.m. Organizers encourage community members … Continue reading Best-selling author to speak in Whitney
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Lake Whitney Ministerial Alliance: Did You Know?
Submitted by Betty Newman,LWMA public relations,past president February 1, 2023 Did you know that the following organizations and programs are supported by the Lake Whitney Ministerial Alliance? Our Daily Bread Food Bank – Each month, at least 30 - 45 volunteers work tirelessly to provide groceries to those who cannot afford to buy food. In … Continue reading Lake Whitney Ministerial Alliance: Did You Know?
Council discusses ESD 1 contract renewal
Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 25, 2023 The Whitney City Council met in a regular session Thursday, January 19, to discuss renewal of the city's contract with Emergency Services District (ESD) 1, hear departmental reports and review other monthly business. Interim Fire Chief Roy McCleary and Wayland Price, the city's former fire chief, spoke to the … Continue reading Council discusses ESD 1 contract renewal
City Council selects next fire chief
Reporter: Ellie Mahan January 25, 2023 The Whitney City Council held a special meeting Tuesday, January 17 to interview two potential candidates for Whitney fire chief, and the council selected David Gilmore to fill the position. Gilmore is retiring from Mansfield Fire Department, with almost 30 years of firefighting experience. He said that he feels … Continue reading City Council selects next fire chief
Hill County Fair Queen Crowned
Juleisee Gonzales of Hillsboro was crowned Hill County Fair queen during the annual contest held at Hill College Saturday, January 14. Pictured are (l to r): front row—McKenzie Cutrer (Whitney) - princess and Miss Congeniality, Gonzales - queen and best introduction, Abbey Jo Wohleb (Whitney) - duchess; back row—Kathy Virrueta (Itasca) - Judges' Award, Morgan … Continue reading Hill County Fair Queen Crowned
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