Two Hill County football programs — the Whitney Wildcats and the Aquilla Cougars — have been building toward this moment all season. Both have already punched their playoff tickets. Both are undefeated in district play.And this Friday night, each will take the field with a chance to claim an outright district championship against a long-time … Continue reading Whitney and Aquilla chase district titles, eye deep playoff runs
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Head of TEA to visit Aquilla ISD Wednesday
Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath is scheduled to visit Aquilla ISD Wednesday morning, September 24. Commissioner Morath personally asked to visit Aquilla ISD to see firsthand the innovative programs and successes that set the district apart. During his time on campus, Commissioner Morath will tour classrooms, view the district's ongoing construction project and conclude … Continue reading Head of TEA to visit Aquilla ISD Wednesday
Corps plans changes to hunting program
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) officials announced recently that the Whitney and Aquilla Lakes Project will be changing the administration procedures of the project’s public hunting program. The legacy website that has been used to manage the public hunting program at the Whitney and Aquilla Lakes Project for more than 20 years is being … Continue reading Corps plans changes to hunting program
Filing ends August 18 for Nov. elections
Candidates planning to seek positions on the Aquilla ISD Board of Trustees or Blum city offices have until Monday, August 18, to file. Both entities have announced November elections, while other cities and schools normally hold elections in May. Aquilla ISD will have the school board seats currently held by Diane Montgomery, Courtney Lewis and … Continue reading Filing ends August 18 for Nov. elections
Candidate filing period opens for cities, schools
The filing period for cities and schools holding elections in November officially opened Saturday, July 19, and will continue through Monday, August 18. Local entities that have announced November elections include Aquilla ISD and the City of Blum. Others in our area normally hold elections in May. Aquilla ISD will have the school board seats … Continue reading Candidate filing period opens for cities, schools
Aquilla resident to compete in national rodeo
Dylan Hancock Dylan Hancock, an Aquilla resident, will compete at the 12th annual American Rodeo Championship Weekend presented by Teton Ridge Friday, April 11, and Saturday, April 12. The 21-year-old placed sixth in the 2024 World Standings and 2024 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Standings. Hancock is currently ranked 17th in the world in tie-down roping. … Continue reading Aquilla resident to compete in national rodeo
Aquilla VFD 2nd annual chili dinner
Aquilla Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) will hold its second annual drive-thru chili dinner Saturday, November 23, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. or until sold out. For a $25 donation, patrons will receive a quart of chili with options of shredded cheese, jalapenos, diced onions, Fritos and eight cornbread muffins. Pre-orders will also be accepted … Continue reading Aquilla VFD 2nd annual chili dinner
Aquilla VFD teaches kids about water safety
With the summer recreation season in full swing, Aquilla Volunteer Fire Department held an outreach program to educate children about water safety Saturday, June 22.Children enjoyed hot dogs, popsicles, a firefighter dunking booth and had the opportunity to view fire trucks while learning summer safety tips. In addition to stressing the importance of having an … Continue reading Aquilla VFD teaches kids about water safety
Aquilla ISD receives TEA’s Teacher Incentive Allotment
Aquilla Independent School District (ISD) Superintendent Dr. David Edison has announced that the district received Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) funds from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). "This was a three-year process, and we were excited to issue teachers checks this week," Dr. Edison said. "It's an incredible program, and I am so thankful we are … Continue reading Aquilla ISD receives TEA’s Teacher Incentive Allotment
Whitney man indicted after hit & run arrest
A Whitney man was indicted Friday, June 7, on multiple charges related to a May 24 hit-and-run crash that left two people injured near Aquilla. Claude Ray Woodard Jr., 55, was booked into the Hill County Jail Friday, May 31, on a third-degree felony charge of collision involving serious bodily injury. District Attorney Mark Pratt … Continue reading Whitney man indicted after hit & run arrest
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