The Whitney City Council accepted the resignation of Police Chief Joshua Scholes during a regular meeting held Thursday, September 18. Scholes began serving as police chief at the beginning of the year when former chief Kyle Nevil left the department to begin serving as Hill County Precinct 1 constable. After a closed session, the council … Continue reading Council accepts police chief’s resignation
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Two airlifted after crash on North Brazos
Two drivers were airlifted from the site of a crash in the 1300 block of North Brazos Street Thursday afternoon, January 30. According to reports, a female driving a southbound sport-utility vehicle is believed to have suffered a medical emergency and lost consciousness while driving along North Brazos. The vehicle accelerated, crossed into the opposite … Continue reading Two airlifted after crash on North Brazos
New, returning county officials sworn in
Sheriff Hunter Barnes Pct. 1 Constable Kyle Nevil Pct. 2 JP Mark Hammonds New and returning county officials were sworn in to begin their terms as 2025 began last week. New officeholders were sworn in by County Judge Justin Lewis just minutes into the new year Wednesday, January 1. Taking the oath shortly after midnight … Continue reading New, returning county officials sworn in
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
Candidate Announcements
Skipper runs for Bosque Co. commissioner Steve Skipper has announced his candidacy for Bosque County Precinct 1 Commissioner in the March 2024 Republican Primary. The 69-year-old conservative Republican candidate was born and raised in Waxahachie. When he was 10, his family moved to Red Oak, and he graduated from Red Oak High School in 1972. … Continue reading Candidate Announcements
New city leadership
Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 5, 2023 In a special meeting held Monday night, September 25, the Whitney City Council officially named the city's new police chief and public works supervisor. The council also approved the previously published proposed city budget and tax rate after no comments were made during required public hearings. Kyle Nevil (left), … Continue reading New city leadership
City Council names interim police chief
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 3, 2023 Interim Police Chief Kyle Nevil The Whitney City Council met in a special session Thursday, July 27, and appointed an interim police chief after accepting the resignation of Chief Kevin Hughes. After formally accepting Hughes’ resignation, the council convened in closed session for discussion before appointing Kyle Nevil to … Continue reading City Council names interim police chief
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