Editor: Shannon Cottongame November 10, 2022 The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) began a project last week to construct a new SH 174 bridge near Kimball Bend Park at Lake Whitney. TxDOT says the new bridge and approaches will enhance safety for bridge traffic, including wider shoulders after construction. The current bridge, constructed in 1950, … Continue reading Bridge project underway at Lake Whitney
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New City Council member appointed to fill open seat
Editor: Shannon Cottongame November 2, 2022 Aimee Boswell was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Whitney City Council in a special meeting held Friday night, October 28. Boswell (right) is pictured being sworn in by City Secretary Kristi Wollert. The Whitney City Council interviewed two applicants in a special meeting Friday, October 28, before … Continue reading New City Council member appointed to fill open seat
City Council approves brush pickup contract
Editor: Shannon Cottngame November 2, 2022 The Whitney City Council met in a regular session Tuesday, October 25, after the meeting planned for the previous Thursday evening was canceled and rescheduled. The council approved an agreement with G&B Stump Grinding for brush pickup in the city. Money was set aside in the city’s 2022-23 budget … Continue reading City Council approves brush pickup contract
Early voting ends Friday ahead of November 8 election
Editor: Shannon Cottongame November 2, 2022 Voters planning to cast ballots in the Tuesday, November 8, midterm and local elections have until Friday, November 4, to vote early. They will have a final opportunity on election day at individual polling places throughout the area. Hill County consolidated some of its voting precincts last year, so … Continue reading Early voting ends Friday ahead of November 8 election
Hope burns bright as local church recovers from fire
Reporter: Ellie Mahan November 2, 2022 Following a fire that destroyed Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church in May, Pastor Shane Metcalf has seen his church family come together in support of one another during this hard time. Metcalf said, “We are building up in faith. It was tough the first couple of weeks, but we … Continue reading Hope burns bright as local church recovers from fire
Hill County commissioners enact 30-day burn ban
Editor: Shannon Cottongame November 2, 2022 The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a regular session Tuesday, October 25, and approved a 30-day burn ban in the county. The decision was made amid concerns that dry conditions will quickly return after recent rainfall and as drought conditions persist in the county. With commissioners meeting twice … Continue reading Hill County commissioners enact 30-day burn ban
Teen competes in rifle world championship
Reporter: Ellie Mahan November 2, 2022 Camryn Camp competes in the 2022 World Championship for Rifle and Pistol, in the 21 and younger category. Camryn Camp, a 16-year-old from Peoria, recently competed in the 2022 World Championship for Rifle and Pistol in Cairo, Egypt. When Camryn found out that she would be traveling to Egypt … Continue reading Teen competes in rifle world championship
Wildcats of the Week
November 2, 2022 Every week, teachers at Whitney Elementary School select a student from their class who exhibits outstanding Wildcat behavior in the classroom and in the school hallways. Wildcats of the Week gain certain privileges in class, such as being the teacher’s helper, being the line leader and even getting to eat lunch on … Continue reading Wildcats of the Week
Garden Club holds work day in honor of beloved member
November 2, 2022 The Lake Whitney Garden Club cleaned up Memorial Garden in downtown Whitney from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, October 27, to honor one of its beloved members, Pat Huffman, who recently passed away. An influential member of both the Master Gardeners of Hill County and the Lake Whitney Garden Club, Huffman … Continue reading Garden Club holds work day in honor of beloved member
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