Unofficial election results in the joint City of Whitney and Whitney ISD elections were released shortly after the polls closed Saturday, May 3, and newcomers had a narrow lead over incumbents in two city races. With the numbers so close, the final outcome of some races was not immediately clear Saturday night until any outstanding … Continue reading City races close on election night
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WISD board supports new school zone
The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees met in regular session Monday, March 10, and voted to support the city and county's proposal to extend the current school zone to include HCR 1240. The City of Whitney has partnered with the county to improve the road, which provides access to Whitney middle and high … Continue reading WISD board supports new school zone
Friday is filing deadline for May city, school elections
The filing period for May city and school elections opened Wednesday, January 15, and will continue through the Friday, February 14, deadline. Both the City of Whitney and Whitney Independent School District have seats expiring this year. For the City of Whitney, the positions currently held by Mayor Janice Sanders and council members Sam Pierce … Continue reading Friday is filing deadline for May city, school elections
Filing continues for city, ISD elections
The filing period for May city and school elections opened Wednesday, January 15, and will continue through Friday, February 14. Both the City of Whitney and Whitney Independent School District have seats expiring this year. For the City of Whitney, the positions currently held by Mayor Janice Sanders and council members Sam Pierce and Jason … Continue reading Filing continues for city, ISD elections
Scholes selected to lead Whitney Police Department
Members of the Whitney Police Department were recognized last week with certificates of appreciation and challenge coins from the Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General for apprehending one of Oklahoma's top 10 fugitives in October. Chief Kyle Nevil, Sergeant Joshua Scholes, Officer Zach Brown and Coy West, investigator with the Hill County District Attorney's Office, … Continue reading Scholes selected to lead Whitney Police Department
WPD recognized for top 10 fugitive arrest
Local police officers and an investigator have been recognized by the Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General (OAG) for apprehending one of Oklahoma's top 10 fugitives in Whitney in October. Whitney authorities became involved in the case on October 22, after the police department was notified that a wanted subject, 59-year-old Melvin Joe Stevenson, had … Continue reading WPD recognized for top 10 fugitive arrest
TNMP helps kick off cleanup effort
Reporter: Ellie Mahan September 27, 2023 Texas New Mexico Power kicked off improvements to the tennis court area on Cleveland Street by trimming trees and pulling stumps that surrounded the tennis courts. Ally Tello, regional community liaison for Texas New Mexico Power (TNMP), said that TNMP has an annual "Day of Service" that consists of … Continue reading TNMP helps kick off cleanup effort
Whitney mayor bets on Wildcat win
Leading up to the "Battle of Hill County" football game scheduled for Friday night, Whitney Mayor Janice Sanders is challenging Hillsboro Mayor Scott Johnson with a friendly wager. Sanders said that if Hillsboro wins the football game, she will wear a Hillsboro Eagle shirt and hat to the following Whitney City Council meeting. If the … Continue reading Whitney mayor bets on Wildcat win
Mayor Janice Sanders shares her initiatives for the city
Reporter: Ellie Mahan July 12, 2023 Janice Sanders officially began serving as Whitney’s mayor Thursday, May 11. She has been settling into her role, and she recently discussed the first steps she has taken as Whitney mayor with The Lakelander Newspaper. Sanders said her favorite aspect of the position so far is the people she … Continue reading Mayor Janice Sanders shares her initiatives for the city
Mayor, council members sworn in
Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 18, 2023 Janice Sanders was sworn in by Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Trey Jetton to begin serving as Whitney's mayor during a special council meeting held Thursday, May 11. Sanders defeated Jerry Barker 84-54 for the mayor's seat in the election held Saturday, May 6. The council canvassed the … Continue reading Mayor, council members sworn in
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