November 2, 2022 Candee Gerson, right, accepts the second prize set of framed prints. The Lake Whitney Garden Club reported that it had a successful day at its Pioneer Days booth this year. Along with the club's usual plant sale, it sold handmade aprons, produce bags, pine cone wreaths, and ladybug and bumblebee golf balls. … Continue reading LW Garden Club announces Pioneer Days winners
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WISD renews agreement for school resource officer
Reporter: Ellie Mahan October 27, 2022 Board hears monthly administrative reports… The Whitney ISD Board of Trustees held a regular meeting Monday, October 17 and approved a new school resource officer (SRO) agreement with the City of Whitney. Administrators also provided updates on campus activities. This year’s SRO agreement is different from last year’s because … Continue reading WISD renews agreement for school resource officer
WHS band makes history as area bronze medalist
Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 27,2022 Had this been a state year, the Whitney High School band would have earned a trip to the Alamodome after breaking two school records and earning the bronze at last weekend's UIL Area D Marching Band Competition in Robinson. Twenty-five bands competed in the preliminary round of the contest, and … Continue reading WHS band makes history as area bronze medalist
Early voting underway, mail-in ballot application due Friday
Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 27, 2022 Early voting for the Tuesday, November 8 midterm election and local elections started Monday at three locations in Hill County. Locally, the closest early voting location is the new Hill County Precinct 1 annex, located at 5800 FM 933 in the Huron community between Whitney and Blum. Other options … Continue reading Early voting underway, mail-in ballot application due Friday
Historical marker dedicated
Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 26, 2022 A Texas Historical Commission historical marker was dedicated at Whitney's Bethlehem Cemetery Saturday, October 22. The new marker reads: "In 1879, a group of farmers and businessmen established a new community, Baptist church and cemetery near the new town of Whitney. The Bethlehem community attracted nearby families who moved … Continue reading Historical marker dedicated
Wildcats pound Panthers 63-28, prep for showdown with Zebras
Sports writer: Brent Cook October 27, 2022 Whitney’s Marcus Wilson tiptoes down the sideline to slide past a Maypearl defender. Wilson is playing a key role for Whitney's explosive offensive, which has attacked from all angles and scored an average of 63 points in the past four games. The Whitney Wildcats traveled to Maypearl last … Continue reading Wildcats pound Panthers 63-28, prep for showdown with Zebras
Hill County Wolves sports program now registering
Reporter: Ellie Mahan October 27, 2022 The Hill County Wolves, a new 501(c)(3) Christian organization, will provide sports opportunities to local children who are part of a home-school program or a school that doesn’t have its own sports teams. The nonprofit plans to offer junior high and high school teams for six-man football, basketball, baseball, … Continue reading Hill County Wolves sports program now registering
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Early voting to open Monday ahead of November election
Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 20, 2022 Hill County Early VotingVoting locationsVoting Hours (all Hill County locations)Hill County Exhibits Building205 Stadium Drive, Hillsboro8 a.m. to 7 p.m. October 24 - October 288 a.m. to 12 p.m. October 298 a.m. to 5 p.m. October 31 - November 4Precinct 1 Huron Annex5800 FM 933, WhitneyHubbard Civic Center300 North … Continue reading Early voting to open Monday ahead of November election
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