Editor: Shannon Cottongame December 1, 2021 Tara Johanning Two days after the reported robbery at the Lake Stop convenience store near the Whitney Dam in Laguna Park, the Bosque County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) made one arrest and identified a second suspect. The robbery was reported at 8:20 p.m. Saturday, November 20, when a man in … Continue reading Arrest made in Laguna Park robbery plot, one at large
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White Bluff’s “Critter Club”celebrates 20th anniversary
December 1, 2021 A group of ladies from White Bluff Chapel have been making handmade stuffed animals for children locally and all over the world for the past 20 years. They recently held a luncheon to celebrate the 35,900 “Critters” that have been donated since the club began the effort. This is the 20th year … Continue reading White Bluff’s “Critter Club”celebrates 20th anniversary
Operation Christmas Child shoe box effort marks another successful year
Editor: Shannon Cottongame December 1, 2021 Volunteers packed up shoe box gifts given by generous donors to be delivered to children all over the world as part of this year’s Operation Christmas Child effort. There will be many delighted children around the world this Christmas as a result of the efforts of Hill County residents … Continue reading Operation Christmas Child shoe box effort marks another successful year
ESD 2 accepts resignation, closes on new property
Editor: Shannon Cottongame December 1, 2021 The Hill County Emergency Services District (ESD) 2 Board of Commissioners met in a regular session Thursday, November 18, and accepted the resignation of commissioner Dan Giles. Giles told the board that he will be moving out of ESD 2 and into the City of Hillsboro, making him ineligible … Continue reading ESD 2 accepts resignation, closes on new property
‘Small Business Saturday’ to be observed in Whitney
Reporter: Ellie Mahan November 24, 2021 Since 2010, the Saturday after Thanksgiving has been known as Small Business Saturday. The annual event encourages people to kick off the holiday shopping season by supporting stores in their own community. In honor of Small Business Saturday, starting at 10 a.m. November 27, representatives from the Lake Whitney … Continue reading ‘Small Business Saturday’ to be observed in Whitney
Whitney City Council holds monthly meeting
Editor: Shannon Cottongame November 24, 2021 The Whitney City Council met in a regular session Monday night, November 15, to consider several agenda items. In public comments, Carol Westbrook of the Hill County Salvation Army requested that the council mandate that businesses on West Washington Avenue bag their trash before putting it in trash containers. … Continue reading Whitney City Council holds monthly meeting
Food For Families drive a success
Editor: Shannon Cottongame and Reporter: Ellie Mahan November 24, 2021 Collections for this year's Food for Families Drive were strong locally, and by the end of the day Friday, November 19, the Lake Whitney Ministerial Alliance (LWMA) had exceeded its goal of 65,000 pounds of food with a total of 65,030 pounds collected. Individuals and … Continue reading Food For Families drive a success
Wildcats’ season ends in second round of playoffs
Sports Writer: Brent Cook November 24, 2021 The Whitney Wildcats clawed and fought for four quarters Thursday night at Tyler Rose Stadium, giving No. 3 ranked Mount Vernon its toughest test of the season. But in the end, the undefeated Tigers employed a blazing-quick offensive assault to power past and pull away from the Wildcats … Continue reading Wildcats’ season ends in second round of playoffs
Senior Center filling stockings for homebound residents
Editor: Shannon Cottongame November 24, 2021 This Christmas, the community is invited to help fill bags for seniors by bringing items from a wish list to Lake Whitney Senior Center any Tuesday from now through December 14, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. So many area residents do not have an opportunity to get out … Continue reading Senior Center filling stockings for homebound residents
White Bluff residents treat POA staff
Reporter: Ellie Mahan November 24, 2021 To start off the Thanksgiving season on a positive note, White Bluff held a Property Owners Association (POA) staff appreciation day Tuesday, November 16. A table full of treats was set up in the equipment bays for the staff to enjoy over their lunch hour. White Bluff employs over … Continue reading White Bluff residents treat POA staff
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