Creative arts registration open for Hill County Fair

by The Lakelander

Fair volunteers, sponsors, vendors needed… Young people from Hill County showed off their submissions in the categories of home-baked foods, crafts, art, photography and textiles at last year's fair, including these pre-k through first grade entries. Registration for the Creative Arts Division of the 2023 Hill County Fair opened online Sunday, January 1, and will … Continue reading Creative arts registration open for Hill County Fair

Hill County commissioners meet in final session of ‘22

by The Lakelander

January 5, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court held its last regular meeting of 2022 Tuesday, December 27. In his comments to the court, Hill County Judge Justin Lewis reported that resumes had been accepted through the previous Thursday from those interested in the Precinct 1 commissioner position. Interviews were expected to be conducted the … Continue reading Hill County commissioners meet in final session of ‘22

Local football players earn 2022 all-district honors

by The Lakelander

January 5, 2023 With the 2022 football season officially in the books, teams in all classifications released all-district honors. In District 7-3A Division I, Whitney Wildcat David Haynes III was named defensive most valuable player, and Whitney’s Mason Seeley earned offensive newcomer of the year. First team all-district selections for the Wildcats went to Jairdyn … Continue reading Local football players earn 2022 all-district honors

2023 BIG conference, farm and ranch show Jan. 10-11

by The Lakelander

Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 5, 2023 The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service's Blackland Income Growth (BIG) Conference is scheduled for January 10-11 at the BASE at Extraco Events Center, 4601 Bosque Boulevard in Waco. The Blackland Income Growth Conference serves as a primer for farmers, ranchers and landowners looking to prepare as they head into … Continue reading 2023 BIG conference, farm and ranch show Jan. 10-11

Orr hires chief of staff, selects capitol office

by The Lakelander

January 4, 2023 House District 13 Representative-Elect Angelia Orr has hired Jacob Reagan as her chief of staff for the 88th Legislative Session. She has also selected her Capitol office and House Chamber desk. Reagan comes to the House District 13 office with a decade of political experience, including work in state and federal government … Continue reading Orr hires chief of staff, selects capitol office

County seeking commissioner to fill unexpired term in Pct. 1

by The Lakelander

Editor: Shannon Cottongame December 21, 2022 The Hill County Commissioners Court accepted the resignation of Precinct 1 Commissioner Andrew Montgomery and discussed its next steps to fill the unexpired term in a regular meeting held Tuesday, December 13. Montgomery announced Thursday, December 8, that he will resign from his position effective December 31. He cited … Continue reading County seeking commissioner to fill unexpired term in Pct. 1

Whitney ISD board discusses ACE program, school activities

by The Lakelander

Reporter: Ellie Mahan December 21, 2022 The Whitney ISD Board of Trustees met in a regular session Monday, December 12 and heard a report on the Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) Program. Cynthia Ries provided an update on the ACE program, which is available for pre-kindergarten through fifth graders. ACE is funded across the nation … Continue reading Whitney ISD board discusses ACE program, school activities

Council hears reports, approves zoning for planned development

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Editor: Shannon Cottongame December 22, 2022 The Whitney City Council met in a regular session Thursday, December 15 to consider regular monthly business and discuss rezoning requests. At the beginning of the meeting, Council Member Martis Ward voted against approval of the minutes of the December 5 special council meeting, stating that he wanted it … Continue reading Council hears reports, approves zoning for planned development