The Whitney Independent School District (WISD) Board of Trustees met in regular session Monday, September 9. Staff members of the month were elementary school custodian Hector Ramirez, intermediate school teacher Alyssa Mitchell, middle school teacher Gary Kreder and high school librarian Hope Sandoval. Students of the month were elementary student Caleb Peterka, intermediate student Zaden … Continue reading Whitney ISD board meets in Sept. session
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Funds coming in for Whitney animal facility
The City of Whitney Animal Control Department announced last week that it has raised $2,967.54 toward the $5,000 goal for the first phase of an animal impound facility. This facility will provide a temporary 72-hour hold for animals while the city locates their owners. In cases of stray animals, the city will collaborate with local … Continue reading Funds coming in for Whitney animal facility
Wildcats hold off Eagles’ late rally for 23-14 win
Jontae Johnson anchored the Wildcats’ offensive attack with another hard-nosed performance on the ground. Johnson guided Whitney down the field in the third quarter to help stretch the lead to 20-0. In a gritty showdown following a loss to Fort Worth Benbrook, the Whitney Wildcats (2-1) emerged victorious with a 23-14 win over their Hill … Continue reading Wildcats hold off Eagles’ late rally for 23-14 win
City Council to meet Thursday at LW Library
The Whitney City Council will meet in regular session Thursday, September 19, at 6 p.m.The council will consider awarding a contract for a 2025-26 Texas Community Development Block Grant project. A job description for the new director of emergency services position is expected to be adopted. The council will consider placing liens on properties on … Continue reading City Council to meet Thursday at LW Library
DAR chapter preparing annual Constitution Week observance
The Fort Graham Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is once again putting out banners and encouraging Hill County residents to learn about the U.S. Constitution during Constitution Week. Constitution Week will be observed September 17-23 and encourages Americans to read the Constitution to be better informed. The U.S. Constitution, with … Continue reading DAR chapter preparing annual Constitution Week observance
DPS reminding Texans of 2025 inspection changes
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans of upcoming changes to the state’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program that will eliminate most vehicle safety inspections. House Bill 3297, which was passed by the 88th Legislature and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott in 2023, abolishes the Vehicle Safety Inspection Program for non-commercial vehicles. … Continue reading DPS reminding Texans of 2025 inspection changes
Wildcats slip in home opener, prep for showdown with Hillsboro
Following an impressive victory against Mart to kick off the season, the Whitney Wildcats took the field at Wildcat Stadium Friday night with a game plan to keep the momentum alive in the home opener against the Benbrook Bobcats. The team was hyped, the crowd was loud and the lights were bright, but Benbrook meant … Continue reading Wildcats slip in home opener, prep for showdown with Hillsboro
Arts League sidewalk sale September 20
Hillsboro Arts League will hold a fund-raising Sidewalk Sale Friday, September 20, and Saturday, September 21, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Scout Hut, 915 Corsicana Highway in Hillsboro. To donate items to the sale, bring them by the Scout Hut Tuesday, September 17, through Thursday, September 19, between 5 and 7 p.m. … Continue reading Arts League sidewalk sale September 20
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
Commissioners set tax rate, county budget
Hill County Commissioners Court approved a budget and tax rate Tuesday, August 27, ahead of the start of the new fiscal year for the county that begins on October 1. The adopted total tax rate of $0.405867 per $100 valuation is the calculated no-new-revenue rate and is a three-cent reduction from last year's rate. While … Continue reading Commissioners set tax rate, county budget
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