Inspire Sustainability will hold a coordinated cleanup event for Lake Whitney beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday, December 5, with the goal of cleaning every mile of shoreline from the dam to where the Nolan River enters theBrazos. Those with boats will set volunteers out along the shoreline to pick up litter; some may set out … Continue reading Lake Whitney cleanup set for Dec. 5
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Whitney FFA member to compete at state contest
The Texas FFA Area 8 Leadership Development Events were held at Waxahachie High School Saturday, November 18, and one Whitney competitor is headed to state. In Greenhand Creed Speaking, Claire Schneider of Whitney took second place and will advance to the state LDE contest. She also took fifth in the Junior Quiz competition.The Whitney High … Continue reading Whitney FFA member to compete at state contest
Area unemployment rates down slightly in October
Hill and Bosque county unemployment rates were down slightly in the latest data released by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) for October. Hill County's October rate was reported at 3.7%, down from September's rate of 3.8%. It was also down from the rate one year ago, which was reported at 4.3% in October 2022.There were … Continue reading Area unemployment rates down slightly in October
Christmas Events Scheduled
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
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
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