Tag: Blum

Local ranchers appear in Miranda Lambert video

by The Lakelander

Reporter: Ellie Mahan February 9, 2022 Miranda Lambert poses with her double Ashley Merrill on the day of shooting the music video for "If I Was a Cowboy," in November 2021. Ashley and Jack Merrill, who live on a ranch in Blum, acted in Miranda Lambert’s official music video for her song “If I Was … Continue reading Local ranchers appear in Miranda Lambert video

Parker seeks treasurer’s position

by The Lakelander

February 9, 2022 Rachel Parker Rachel Parker has announced her candidacy for Hill County treasurer. Parker is a native of Hill County who grew up in White Bluff and graduated from Blum High School. She has lived in Whitney her entire life, except for a few years spent in Washington as a military spouse. "I … Continue reading Parker seeks treasurer’s position

Blum volleyball advances to state tourney

by The Lakelander

November 17, 2021 The Blum High School varsity volleyball team earned a trip to the state volleyball tournament with a 3-0 win over Hubbard Saturday, November 13. The Lady Cats won the regional final by scores of 25-12, 25-13, 25-13 after defeating Bryson a day earlier in the regional semi-final round (25-8, 25-11, 25-13). The … Continue reading Blum volleyball advances to state tourney

HCSO deputy shoots armed man at Hill County business

by The Lakelander

Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 13, 2021 The Hill County Sheriff’s Office released information over the weekend regarding a shooting involving a deputy that occurred Saturday, October 9. According to reports, the sheriff's office received a 9-1-1 call at approximately 1:19 a.m. Saturday regarding a man who appeared to be passed out in the driver's seat … Continue reading HCSO deputy shoots armed man at Hill County business