A single-vehicle rollover in Peoria led to a fire and power outage Sunday afternoon, January 18. At 3:09 p.m., Peoria Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the 3300 block of SH 22 after the driver of an eastbound Ford Escape failed to negotiate a curve safely. The vehicle left the roadway, crashed into a utility … Continue reading Peoria rollover leads to fire, power outage
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Creative Arts Division wraps up with auction
The Hill County Fair's Creative Arts Division wrapped up with the Creative Arts Sale of Champions Friday evening, January 16. Grand champions selling items included Wyatt Moss, Landyn Kettler, Rustin Manaseri, Thomas Kolar, Cannon Carmichael, Mattie Whalen, Lillian Sneed, Briley Hutchinson, Emerson Dugan, Lydia Withers, Levi Ball, Gage Brassell, Micah Hurtt, Kenna Claridy, Libby Pruner, … Continue reading Creative Arts Division wraps up with auction
ESD 2 addresses council as talks continue
Emergency Services District 2 presented information to the Whitney City Council Thursday, January 15, amid ongoing discussions about the city possibly joining the district. ESD 2 President Tad Duncan outlined the role of ESDs and the potential benefits for the City of Whitney during a presentation to the council. Duncan said that emergency services districts … Continue reading ESD 2 addresses council as talks continue
WISD board approves early incentive plan
The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees met in regular session Monday, January 12, and approved an early resignation incentive plan for educators. The $250 incentive is designed to allow the district to post jobs sooner in the event that an educator has decided to resign or retire, and it will be available for … Continue reading WISD board approves early incentive plan
Commissioners approve Animal Advisory Board guidelines
The Hill County Commissioners Court approved the operating guidelines for the county's newly formed Animal Advisory Board during a regular meeting held Tuesday, January 13. Commissioners approved the creation of the board in December after concerned citizens presented the idea. The board will not be able to spend county funds, but it will identify problems … Continue reading Commissioners approve Animal Advisory Board guidelines
Filing begins for city, school races
The candidate filing period for May city and school elections will open Wednesday, January 14. For the City of Whitney, the council seats currently held by Valery Peacock, Cheryl Taylor-West and Vicki Wilson will be expiring in May. Those interested in filing for a council seat can do so at Whitney City Hall, 115 West … Continue reading Filing begins for city, school races
It’s fair time in Hill County
Hill County Fair Duchess Emma Spigener (left) and Princess Kami Marmarosa (right) are pictured checking in Creative Arts Division items at the Hill County Fairgrounds Sunday, January 11. The Hill County Fair is underway at the Hillsboro fairgrounds, with livestock shows continuing and creative arts viewing open to the public. The Tuesday, January 13, schedule … Continue reading It’s fair time in Hill County
Lake Whitney Yoga: Community, Wellness & Growth in Whitney
Lake Whitney Yoga was founded with a simple mission: to create a space where community, wellness and movement come together. In just a short time, the studio has become a welcoming home for people of all ages seeking strength, balance and stress relief. While yoga can sometimes feel intimidating or misunderstood, Lake Whitney Yoga keeps … Continue reading Lake Whitney Yoga: Community, Wellness & Growth in Whitney
Fair projects begin arriving Sunday
Hill County youth will once again enter the show ring with their livestock next week, and creative arts and agricultural mechanics projects will also be judged. The fair runs from check-in Sunday through the livestock auction Saturday, January 17. Hill County youth will display their artistic and agricultural talents once again this year when the … Continue reading Fair projects begin arriving Sunday
Motorcyclist dies in crash on Hwy. 22
A Whitney man was killed when his motorcycle struck a deer on Highway 22 Thursday, January 1. The Department of Public Safety was dispatched to the scene near HCR 2401 northeast of Whitney just before 5 p.m. Officials reported that Neal Hull, 74, of Whitney was operating a Harley-Davidson motorcycle that struck a deer. Hull … Continue reading Motorcyclist dies in crash on Hwy. 22
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