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
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
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View the Tacklebox December 28, 2022
The Lakelander Newspaper did not publish an issue Wednesday, December 28 due to the holiday. The next issue will be published Wednesday, January 4. tacklebox-12-28-pages-1Download
County seeking commissioner to fill unexpired term in Pct. 1
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
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
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
Holiday Traditions
The Lakelander asked some of Whitney's leaders about their favorite holiday traditions… Billy Pribble Billy Pribble, the City of Whitney's public works director, shared one of his holiday traditions in the form of a favorite family recipe. Pribble wrote, "My favorite candy is Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. Growing up, my mom would make this pie … Continue reading Holiday Traditions
Garden Club celebrates Christmas
December 22, 2022 The Lake Whitney Garden Club had a holiday party at The Place at Lake Whitney Thursday, December 8. Flutist Debbie Hamner played Christmas carols while a lunch prepared by the event center staff was served. Planning for the party was handled by the Christmas Party Committee, which made carnation bracelets for each … Continue reading Garden Club celebrates Christmas
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