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
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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
Authorities investigate Aquilla crash
Two victims were transported to area hospitals after a crash involving a motorcycle in the Aquilla area Friday night, May 24. Just before 10 p.m., Aquilla Volunteer Fire Department first responders were called to the scene near Farm Road 933 and HCR 2207, just south of Aquilla, after a pickup truck reportedly struck a motorcycle. … Continue reading Authorities investigate Aquilla crash
Incumbents win new terms
It was a good night for incumbents when the votes were tallied in Whitney city and school elections Saturday, May 4. Aquilla ISD voters approved a bond proposal for instructional upgrades but narrowly struck down an athletics package. Incumbents Aimee Boswell and Valery Peacock were reelected to the Whitney City Council with 43 votes each, … Continue reading Incumbents win new terms
City, School elections Saturday
Whitney and Aquilla area voters will head to the polls Saturday, May 4, to decide city and school races. The City of Whitney and Whitney Independent School District will hold a joint election, and voting for both will be at the Whitney ISD Administration Building, located at 305 South San Jacinto Street in Whitney. The … Continue reading City, School elections Saturday
Aquilla VFD sets annual BBQ fundraiser
Aquilla Volunteer Fire Department will hold its 44th annual barbecue fundraiser Saturday, May 11. The event will begin with a meal at noon. A tractor, car and motorcycle show will be held, followed by a cornhole tournament at 1 p.m. A vendor fair will begin at 3 p.m., and a live auction will start at … Continue reading Aquilla VFD sets annual BBQ fundraiser
Early voting underway for cities, schools
Early voting is underway for entities in the Whitney and Aquilla areas ahead of the Saturday, May 4, election date. The City of Whitney and Whitney Independent School District will hold a joint election, and voting for both is ongoing at the Whitney ISD Administration Building, located at 305 South San Jacinto Street in Whitney. … Continue reading Early voting underway for cities, schools
Early voting in city, school elections to begin Monday
Voters in the Whitney and Aquilla areas will begin making decisions in city and school elections when early voting for the Saturday, May 4, election date opens Monday, April 22. The City of Whitney and Whitney Independent School District will hold a joint election, and voting for both will be at the Whitney ISD Administration … Continue reading Early voting in city, school elections to begin Monday
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