May 10, 2023 Jeremy Robinson, a cowboy and Army veteran who is on a 1,000-mile horseback ride through Texas to raise awareness about veteran homelessness, came through Hill County last week. The "Ride for the Rally Point" effort began in Huntsville in 2022, and Robinson and his horse, Trooper, completed half the trip before unforeseen … Continue reading Ride for the Rally Point comes through county
May 10, 2023 Seven Whitney FFA students recently competed in the state wildlife contest in Amarillo, with one team competing in the 4-H division and one team competing in the FFA division. Both advanced from the regional contest. The 4-H team placed second at regionals and was one of eight teams statewide that advanced to … Continue reading FFA Wildlife team members compete at state level
Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 3, 2023 Whitney voters will decide their next mayor and two school board seats in an election scheduled for Saturday, May 6. Voters in Covington and Blum will also have decisions to make on election day. For Whitney city and school voters, election day voting will be conducted from 7 a.m. … Continue reading Election Saturday for City of Whitney, Whitney ISD
Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 3, 2023 Hill County Judge Justin Lewis has been notified that the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) sought for Hill County and all of its incorporated cities has been approved at the federal level. The United States Department of Commerce Foreign Trade Zones Board In Washington, D.C. had the final say on … Continue reading Foreign Trade Zone approved for Hill County
Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 3, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court discussed unexpected radio system expenses last week as work continues to improve emergency communications in the county. The court also scheduled a public hearing on the creation of a reinvestment zone for a solar company and reviewed other county business during the regular meeting … Continue reading County moves forward with radio project
May 3, 2023 Several Whitney High School athletes are headed to state after competing at the Region III 3A Track and Field Championship in Hewitt April 28-29. Boys advancing to the state meet pictured (l-r) are regional long jump champion Jordan Johnson and the 400m relay champion team of Jairdyn Anderson, Tristen Wilson, Marcus Wilson … Continue reading Wildcat sports update
April 26, 2023 Early voting began Monday, April 24, as schools and cities in the area plan elections for the Saturday, May 6, uniform election date. Both the City of Whitney and Whitney Independent School District will need elections. Whitney Mayor Jerry Barker filed to keep his seat, and he will be challenged by Janice … Continue reading Early voting underway this week for cities, schools
April 19, 2023 The Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards banquet at the HILCO Civic and Events Center in Itasca Thursday, April 13, to celebrate accomplishments and honor members of the Lake Whitney community. Young Person of the Year Colby Estill (center) with Chamber Treasurer Jayson Lam and Miss Pioneer Day Jillie … Continue reading Lake Whitney Chamber presents annual awards
April 19, 2023 Early voting will begin Monday, April 24, as schools and cities in the area plan elections for the Saturday, May 6, uniform election date. Both the City of Whitney and Whitney Independent School District will need elections. Whitney Mayor Jerry Barker filed to keep his seat, and he will be challenged by … Continue reading Early voting in May election to begin Monday
April 19, 2023 Jerry Barker, who has served as Whitney mayor since July 2022, is running to continue serving the city in his position. In order to provide more transparency for citizens in city government, Barker moved City Council meetings from Monday to Thursday to allow citizens to read the agenda in the newspaper prior … Continue reading Jerry Barker campaigning to continue serving as mayor
The Lakelander 