The Whitney City Council met in a special session Saturday morning, September 28, and approved the city budget and tax rate ahead of the city's fiscal year that began October 1. The council also accepted the resignation of Library Director Denise Carter and named former fire chief Wayland Price interim fire chief. The council adopted … Continue reading Council approves tax rate, budget in special session
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New emergency services structure announced
After the Whitney City Council met in a special executive session Tuesday, August 27, the city announced the restructuring of the city's emergency services and the resignation of Fire Chief David Gilmore. In a statement released the following day, the city said that Gilmore and his family are preparing to transition to a new home … Continue reading New emergency services structure announced
Whitney fire chief releases findings in historic church fire investigation
Reporter: Ellie Mahan July 21, 2023 Based on the ATF investigation Whitney Fire Chief David Gilmore witnessed, the fire department concluded that the fire at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church originated in the flower bed indicated above. More than one year ago, Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church burned down Sunday, May 15, 2022 in a … Continue reading Whitney fire chief releases findings in historic church fire investigation
New Fire Chief David Gilmore brings decades of experience to his role
Reporter: Ellie Mahan March 1, 2023 Chief David Gilmore and his wife, Lisa David Gilmore started his new role as Whitney fire chief Wednesday, February 1. Gilmore recently retired from Mansfield Fire Department after over 27 years of service. Gilmore got his start in public service at the Bosque County Sheriff’s Office, where he started … Continue reading New Fire Chief David Gilmore brings decades of experience to his role
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