Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 12, 2022 The George G. and Alva Hudson Smith Foundation has announced its grant awards for 2022. The foundation is committing $126,000 to six organizations across Hill County. In the 28 years of its existence, the foundation has awarded over $2,400,000 to area organizations that serve the community. This year’s grants … Continue reading Smith Foundation awards grants
LWA meets with scholarship recipients
Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 12, 2022 Sean Keegan,LWA Board Vice PresidentStacey Greenawalt Lake Whitney Arts Association recently met with graduates who received Let Your Light Shine Fund scholarships for 2022. Kendrick Booth, Brayden Heath and Sean Keegan were presented $500 each in hopes that the funds will help offset first-year costs at their respective colleges, … Continue reading LWA meets with scholarship recipients
Wildcats of the week
October 12, 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
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Whitney Wildcats dance to 61-14 homecoming victory
October 6, 2022 Whitney High School senior Caitlin Poore was crowned this year's homecoming queen during halftime of Friday night's football game. She is the daughter of Grandon and Carissa Poore of Whitney and is pictured celebrating with her great-grandfather, Jim Cato. Senior Tamarius Green was named the 2022 homecoming king. The Whitney Wildcats put … Continue reading Whitney Wildcats dance to 61-14 homecoming victory
Commissioners hear annual Extension Service update
Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 6, 2022 The Hill County Commissioners Court heard its annual presentation from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and reviewed other county business in a meeting held Tuesday, September 27. District 8 Extension Administrator Dr. Donald Kelm of Stephenville presented information to the court about efforts across the 21-county district and … Continue reading Commissioners hear annual Extension Service update
Hill County district attorney receives Lone Star Award
Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 5, 2022 Hill County District Attorney Mark Pratt earned the 2022 Lone Star Prosecutor of the Year Award at the recent Texas District and County Attorneys Association conference. Pictured (l to r) are: County Attorney David Holmes, District Attorney Mark Pratt and his wife, Kara Pratt, and Assistant District Attorney Ken … Continue reading Hill County district attorney receives Lone Star Award
BCSO arrests former chief of Steele Creek Acres VFD
Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 6, 2022 The Bosque County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) announced last week that it had arrested a former chief of the Steele Creek Acres Volunteer Fire Department in Morgan. Bosque County Sheriff Trace Hendricks reported that the arrest came after a lengthy investigation regarding suspected misappropriation of department-owned funds. Former chief Russel … Continue reading BCSO arrests former chief of Steele Creek Acres VFD
Hill County Sheriff’s Office investigates murder-suicide
Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 6, 2022 The Hill County Sheriff's Office investigated a fatal shooting that occurred in Carl's Corner Monday morning, September 26. Deputies responded to a 9-1-1 call regarding a shooting in the 2200 block of East Linda Road just after 5 a.m. Investigators determined that a male suspect who was previously in … Continue reading Hill County Sheriff’s Office investigates murder-suicide
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