The Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce will team up with the City of Whitney to host the first Grinch Festival downtown Saturday, December 9. A full day of Grinch-themed activities are planned, beginning with the 14th annual Christmas Bazaar that begins at 10 a.m. Attendees can check off their Christmas lists with downtown vendors offering … Continue reading Christmas Events Scheduled
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WVFD toy drive now underway
The Whitney Fire Department is accepting donations of toys that will be distributed to children this Christmas. The community is invited to donate new, packaged toys at one of the collection boxes the department has made available. Collection boxes can be found at Whitney City Hall, located at 115 West Jefferson Avenue, or the Whitney … Continue reading WVFD toy drive now underway
MHMC to host free clinic Sat.
Mission Hillsboro Medical Clinic, located at 120 East Franklin Street in Hillsboro, will be open Saturday, December 2, for its first-Saturday clinic. Registration begins at 6 a.m. Residents of Hill County without medical insurance are eligible to be seen. Patients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis with proof of address. Leave a message at … Continue reading MHMC to host free clinic Sat.
Food bank open in Laguna Park
The monthly distribution by the Laguna Park Mobile Food Pantry, provided by the Tarrant Area Food Bank, will be held Saturday, December 2, from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. or until food runs out, whichever comes first. It will be at Wings of Faith Christian Fellowship, located at 140 CR 1700 in Laguna Park. The … Continue reading Food bank open in Laguna Park
The search for bigfoot comes to Whitney
Most everywhere they travel, Scot and Hannah Violette draw attention. Whitney has been no different for the leaders of Squatch America, a national bigfoot research group, who recently had the town buzzing with the sight of their truck. After an enlightening interview with them last week, our eyes, too, have been scanning the trees. They … Continue reading The search for bigfoot comes to Whitney
Arrest made in fatal Whitney hit-and-run
An arrest has been made in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that occurred near Whitney in early October. The Hill County Sheriff's Office, which is assisting the Department of Public Safety on the case, announced the arrest of a 25-year-old Whitney man Thursday, November 9. The suspect was booked into the Hill County Law Enforcement … Continue reading Arrest made in fatal Whitney hit-and-run
Hill County Grand Jury indicts Pct. 2 constable
Hill County Precinct 2 Constable Justin Girsh turned himself in to the Bosque County Sheriff's Office last week after being indicted by a Hill County Grand Jury on allegations that he misused official information. According to an indictment that was filed in the 66th Judicial District Court Thursday, November 2 and unsealed after his arrest, … Continue reading Hill County Grand Jury indicts Pct. 2 constable
Wildcats knock out Goats to advance
The Whitney Wildcats (10-1) stormed into the first round of playoffs like a young Mike Tyson, delivering a flurry of knockout punches to quickly claim the 2023 Bi-District Championship. Staring up at the Waco ISD Stadium scoreboard this past Saturday, the Groesbeck Goats (7-4) never knew what hit them. Whitney attacked from all angles, racing … Continue reading Wildcats knock out Goats to advance
Food For Families Drive scheduled this Friday
The main drive day for the annual Food For Families Drive is Friday, November 17, in Whitney and throughout the area. Volunteers will be at Our Daily Bread, the Lake Whitney Ministerial Alliance's food bank, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to accept donations.All November donations will be counted toward the Lake Whitney Food Bank … Continue reading Food For Families Drive scheduled this Friday
Voters decide area bond elections, amendments
Decisions were made both locally and statewide when the votes were tallied Tuesday, November 7. Local voters decided two school bond elections, school board positions and constitutional amendments along with the rest of the state. Aquilla ISD’s $11.4 million plan to build seven new classrooms, a multi-event center and a new track and field was … Continue reading Voters decide area bond elections, amendments
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