The Whitney City Council held public hearings on the city budget and tax rate and discussed funding sources for the library during a special meeting Thursday, September 11. There were no public comments on the proposals during the hearings, and the proposed budget was approved. Council member Amy Teal voted no, council member Jason Ince … Continue reading Council approves city budget
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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
Library director retires after 48 years as devoted librarian
(Submitted by Library Staff.) Library Director Denise Carter After decades of dedicated service, our beloved library director Denise Carter has retired. Denise began in the Whitney library system in 2006, bringing 48 years of expertise as a librarian. She is leaving behind a legacy of community connection and inspiration. In our small town, Denise built … Continue reading Library director retires after 48 years as devoted librarian
Council considers traffic study, property improvements
Editor: Shannon Cottongame June 21, 2023 The Whitney City Council expressed interest in pursuing a traffic study in the city, discussed the need for repairs to city property and considered possibilities for city park improvements in a meeting held Thursday, June 15. Council member Martis Ward requested an agenda item related to stop signs in … Continue reading Council considers traffic study, property improvements
Lake Whitney Public Library schedules summer events
Reporter: Elie Mahan June 1, 2023 Lake Whitney Public Library has planned summer reading programs and other summer events at the library, located at 602 East Jefferson Avenue in Whitney. Summer reading events will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursdays, June 8 through July 20, except July 6. Thursday, June 8, the Lake Whitney … Continue reading Lake Whitney Public Library schedules summer events
Council hears reports, approves zoning for planned development
Editor: Shannon Cottongame December 22, 2022 The Whitney City Council met in a regular session Thursday, December 15 to consider regular monthly business and discuss rezoning requests. At the beginning of the meeting, Council Member Martis Ward voted against approval of the minutes of the December 5 special council meeting, stating that he wanted it … Continue reading Council hears reports, approves zoning for planned development
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