Sales tax allocations up in September for city, county

Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 14, 2022 Sales tax revenue for both the City of Whitney and Hill County was up when Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced September's numbers last week. The September allocations are based on sales made in July by businesses that report tax monthly and showed that the City of Whitney's revenue was … Continue reading Sales tax allocations up in September for city, county

Lady ‘Cats open district play with win

Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 14, 2022 Whitney High School's varsity volleyball team opened district Friday, September 9, defeating the Maypearl Panthers 3-1 in Maypearl. "Whitney’s preseason, to say the least, has had some stiff competition that has prepared these girls for what’s ahead of them in district," said Assistant Coach Mindy Estill. "They are determined … Continue reading Lady ‘Cats open district play with win

Commissioners approve Cell Block Museum study

Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 15, 2022 The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a special session Tuesday, September 6, and approved a structural study of the Hill County Cell Block Museum. The museum was formerly the county jail and was completed in 1893 by W.C. Dodson, who also designed the courthouse. It is listed on … Continue reading Commissioners approve Cell Block Museum study

Wildcats of the Week September 14

September 14, 2022 Every week, each teacher at Whitney Elementary School selects a student from their class who exhibits outstanding Wildcat behavior in the classroom and in the school hallways. Wildcats of the Week gain certain privileges in class, such as being the teacher’s helper, being the line leader and even getting to eat lunch … Continue reading Wildcats of the Week September 14

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Battle of Hill County: Whitney tops Hillsboro 48-6 in dominating display

Sports Writer: Brent Cook September 7, 2022 Whitney’s Da’Marion Johnson picked up speed in the second half, racing to three touchdowns in the Wildcats' 48-6 victory. Whitney will begin district play Friday against Dallas Inspired Vision at home. With a bruising defensive effort and a well-balanced offense, the Whitney Wildcats staked claim to this year’s … Continue reading Battle of Hill County: Whitney tops Hillsboro 48-6 in dominating display

Wildcats of the Week

September 8, 2022 Every week, each teacher at Whitney Elementary School selects a student from their class who exhibits outstanding Wildcat behavior in the classroom, in the school hallways and in their specials classes. Wildcats of the Week gain certain privileges in class, such as being the teacher's helper, being the line leader and even … Continue reading Wildcats of the Week

Hill County Retired Teachers to meet

September 7, 2022 The Hill County Retired Teachers Association invites the public to join them Tuesday, September 13, at 10 a.m. in the Bob Bullock Room of the Hill College cafeteria. Yearbooks will be distributed and a brief business meeting will update the group on plans for the coming year. Dr. Thomas Mills, the new … Continue reading Hill County Retired Teachers to meet

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Whitney ISD continues to focus on safety with school year underway

Reporter: Ellie Mahan September 1, 2022 Following the recent tragedy of the school shooting in Uvalde, superintendents across Hill County met with county officials and local law enforcement agencies in June to discuss updated security measures that will be taken during the 2022-2023 school year. To ensure that the Texas Education Agency school safety requirements … Continue reading Whitney ISD continues to focus on safety with school year underway