Reporter: Ellie Mahan December 15, 2021 Owners and employees from Overflow Coffee Co. volunteered for the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign. To volunteer, call Carol Westbrook at 254-707-1401. To find out other ways to help the Salvation Army, contact Carol to set up an appointment in the office at 108 North Colorado Street in Whitney. … Continue reading Hill County Salvation Army lends helping hand to neighbors in need
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Arrest made in Laguna Park robbery plot
Editor: Shannon Cottongame December 15, 2021 The Bosque County Sheriff's Office announced last week that the second suspect in the robbery of a Laguna Park convenience store has been taken into custody. Carlos Brown Maeso was located and arrested by the McLennan County Sheriff's Office Thursday, December 9, according to Sheriff Trace Hendricks. He was … Continue reading Arrest made in Laguna Park robbery plot
Peoples Bank donates to Isaiah’s Place
Editor: Shannon Cottongame December 15, 2021 Peoples Bank participated in Giving Tuesday by presenting donations to several local non-profit organizations, including Isaiah's Place of Whitney. Pictured is Isaiah's Place Executive Director Diane Frederickson accepting a $1,000 donation. The announcement was made by Larry Allen, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of … Continue reading Peoples Bank donates to Isaiah’s Place
Hill County Extension Office welcomes new FCH agent
Editor: Shannon Cottongame December 15, 2021 Rachel Esquivel The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is welcoming Rachel Esquivel, the new Family and Community Health (FCH) agent for Hill County. Esquivel is from Penelope and has been in Hill County most of her life, moving away to attend college at Texas A&M University in College Station. … Continue reading Hill County Extension Office welcomes new FCH agent
Mission Hillsboro Medical Clinic to see patients Saturday morning
Editor: Shannon Cottongame December 15, 2021 Mission Hillsboro Medical Clinic, located at 120 East Franklin Street in Hillsboro, will be open Saturday, December 18. Registration begins at 6 a.m. This is a half-day clinic, and the number to be seen will be limited. All patients are required to wear a mask that covers the nose … Continue reading Mission Hillsboro Medical Clinic to see patients Saturday morning
Veterans Pardners receives grant
Reporter: Ellie Mahan December 15, 2021 Assistant Manager of Bellmead Home Depot presented Ricky White with Veterans Pardners a $1,000 check Tuesday, November 30. White expressed gratitude to the people of Home Depot for their generosity. Veterans Pardners has been located at 111 North Colorado Street for about four years and is dedicated to providing … Continue reading Veterans Pardners receives grant
Hill County CARES wraps up efforts with donations for area children
Editor: Shannon Cottongame December 15, 2021 Pictured presenting a check from Hill County CARES to the Hill County Sheriff’s Office in Hillsboro is Linda Young. Receiving the check was Captain Justin Motherspau, along with Dispatcher Heather Cornelius, Administrator Pam Rose and Records Manager Shannon Garcia. Hill County CARES (HCC) recently presented a check to the … Continue reading Hill County CARES wraps up efforts with donations for area children
Christmas spirit comes to downtown Whitney
The City of Whitney got into the Christmas spirit with a parade followed by the lighting of the downtown Christmas tree Saturday night, December 4. Pictured above, Mayor Brad Slaten, introduced by City Administrator/Police Chief Chris Bentley, lit the tree. Following the tree lighting, holiday dance performances were provided by To The Pointe Dance Studio … Continue reading Christmas spirit comes to downtown Whitney
City mourns loss of medic after fatal off-duty crash
Editor: Shannon Cottongame December 8, 2021 A West resident who served as a medic for Whitney EMS and a firefighter in Harker Heights was killed in a traffic accident near Copperas Cove early Tuesday morning, November 30. Twenty-three-year-old Cole Simmons’ vehicle was reportedly struck on State Highway 9 after another driver’s visibility was impaired by … Continue reading City mourns loss of medic after fatal off-duty crash
County to apply for grant to expand Exhibits Building
Editor: Shannon Cottongame December 8, 2021 The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a brief special session Tuesday, November 30, and approved a grant application for upgrades to the Hill County Fairgrounds Exhibits Building. County Judge Justin Lewis asked for the court’s approval to apply to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for … Continue reading County to apply for grant to expand Exhibits Building
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