Food For Families collection underway

The annual Food For Families drive is scheduled for Friday, November 21, at Our Daily Bread Food Bank in Whitney. All November donations will be counted toward the Lake Whitney food bank's goal of 70,000 pounds. The Lake Whitney Ministerial Alliance food bank operates completely through donations and volunteers. No one is paid. All donations … Continue reading Food For Families collection underway

USACE, Brazos River Authority present lake reallocation plan

This illustration from the plan shows the storage allocation in Lake Whitney under the proposal. The top of the conservation pool stays the same at 533 feet, but 8 additional feet is allocated from the inactive pool as water supply storage for Brazos River Authority. The current average lake level is 532.2 feet, and under … Continue reading USACE, Brazos River Authority present lake reallocation plan

Lake Whitney reallocation meeting Thursday

A public meeting will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, August 14, to present the draft of the Whitney Lake Reallocation Study to the public. Comments on the proposal will be accepted through Wednesday, August 20. The meeting will be held at the Hill County Exhibits Building, located at 205 Stadium Drive in … Continue reading Lake Whitney reallocation meeting Thursday

USACE taking comments on lake reallocation

A public meeting has been set for Thursday, August 14, in Hillsboro to present the Whitney Lake Reallocation Study to the public. Comments on the plan will be accepted through Wednesday, August 20. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has announced that the 2025 draft of the Whitney Lake Reallocation Study Integrated Feasibility Report … Continue reading USACE taking comments on lake reallocation

Lake Whitney on 2026 Bass Pro Tour schedule

Major League Fishing recently announced the 2026 Bass Pro Tour schedule, which will bring the sport’s premier professional bass fishing circuit to Lake Whitney. Featuring a roster of 51 pros, the 2026 season will spotlight some of the country’s most diverse fisheries and record-setting payouts as the field competes for Fishing Clash Angler of the … Continue reading Lake Whitney on 2026 Bass Pro Tour schedule

Lake Whitney Farmers Market open Saturdays

The Lake Whitney Farmers Market is operating on Saturdays through September from 8 a.m. to noon. The market is located along South Brazos Street in downtown Whitney. Shoppers can find produce, fresh jams and jellies, baked goods and other items. The market will be held each Saturday, weather permitting. For more information, follow Lake Whitney … Continue reading Lake Whitney Farmers Market open Saturdays

LW Chamber selling tickets to banquet

Tickets, tables and sponsorships are now available for the Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce's 70th annual awards banquet. The event will be held Thursday, April 24, at 6 p.m. at the HILCO Civic and Events Center in Itasca. This year's theme is Platinum Jubilee. Individual tickets are $75, a corporate table of six is $600, … Continue reading LW Chamber selling tickets to banquet

New director named at LW Public Library

Library Director Christie Rogers (Stacey Greenawalt photo) Christie Rogers has been selected by the City of Whitney to serve as director of Lake Whitney Public Library. Rogers had been serving as interim library director since former director Denise Carter retired last October. "I came into the library back in April of 2024 looking for eclipse … Continue reading New director named at LW Public Library

Lake Whitney State Park Valentine’s Scavenger Hunt

Lake Whitney State Park will host a Valentine's Day alphabet scavenger hunt from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, February 15. Participants will receive a scavenger hunt sheet at the park headquarters and explore the park searching for red items that correspond to each letter of the alphabet. The first group that finds the most … Continue reading Lake Whitney State Park Valentine’s Scavenger Hunt

Third annual bird count set for Jan. 4

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be hosting the third annual Lake Whitney Christmas Bird Count from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, January 4. All are invited to participate in what will be part of the 125th National Christmas Bird Count, the world's oldest citizen science program. Participants will learn about the birds … Continue reading Third annual bird count set for Jan. 4