Pictured are members of the Whitney High School German Club's Upper Level Puppet Show team, which took first place at the Texas State German Contest. Pictured (l-r) are: Syvana Hill (Kasper), Fabio Garcia (Seppl), William Shelton (der Teufel), Dariana Contreras (die arme Gretel) and Linsey Bledsoe (die Waldfee). Whitney High School (WHS) German students traveled … Continue reading German students win at state competition
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Primary Election Day March 5
Early voting in March Republican and Democratic primary elections continues through Friday, March 1, and Election Day is Tuesday, March 5. There will be several contested races at the county level for Hill and Bosque county residents, along with a number of statewide and federal decisions to make. In Hill County, the winners of races … Continue reading Primary Election Day March 5
Third Hill County Summit features Dr. Ray Perryman
The third annual Hill County Summit, hosted by the Go Hillsboro organization, will feature world-renowned economist Dr. M. Ray Perryman of Waco. His topic will be "Navigating Growth: The Economic Forecast." The free event is scheduled for noon Thursday, April 25, at the Hill College Vara Martin Daniel Performing Arts Center in Hillsboro. A light … Continue reading Third Hill County Summit features Dr. Ray Perryman
LW Chamber taking award nominations
The Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its 69th annual awards banquet to be held Thursday, April 11. Nominations will be accepted for citizen of the year, chamber member of the year, educator of the year, young person of the year and Hall of Fame. Those submitting nominations should provide information … Continue reading LW Chamber taking award nominations
May election needed for council, WISD seats
The candidate filing period for May city and school elections ended Friday, February 16, and both the City of Whitney and Whitney Independent School District will need elections to determine council and board seats. For the City of Whitney, the terms of council members Aimee Boswell, Martis Ward and Valery Peacock are expiring this year. … Continue reading May election needed for council, WISD seats
Commissioners Court pursues museum repairs
The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a regular session Tuesday, February 13, and reviewed bids for foundation repairs at the Hill County Cell Block Museum and roof repairs at the Hill County Support Services Building. The Cell Block Museum Board of Directors has been working with consultants to develop a plan to reopen the … Continue reading Commissioners Court pursues museum repairs
City forms committee to improve permit process
The Whitney City Council held its monthly meeting Thursday, February 15, and voted to establish a permit committee to restructure the city's permitting process. Operations Director Billy Pribble said that the city needs to create a more efficient permitting process, as the current procedures are confusing for both residents and employees. Pribble said that he … Continue reading City forms committee to improve permit process
WISD board holds February meeting
The Whitney Independent School District (WISD) Board of Trustees met in a regular session Monday, February 12. Brad and Melissa Coffelt were announced staff members of the month. Superintendent John McCullough read a letter from Kendra Hensley, principal of the high school, in which she nominated them: "This dynamic duo is an invaluable asset to … Continue reading WISD board holds February meeting
Early voting to begin in primary elections
Early voting in March Republican and Democratic primary elections will begin Tuesday, February 20, and continue through Friday, March 1. There will be several contested races at the county level for Hill and Bosque county residents, along with a number of statewide and federal decisions to make.Most county races will be decided after the primaries … Continue reading Early voting to begin in primary elections
City Council to hold February meeting Thurs.
The Whitney City Council will meet in a regular monthly session Thursday, February 15, at 6 p.m. The council is expected to call a general election on Saturday, May 4, for the purpose of electing three council members. A joint election agreement is also expected to be approved with Whitney Independent School District to allow … Continue reading City Council to hold February meeting Thurs.
