Midlothian man sentenced for fatal 2024 Hwy. 22 crash

A Midlothian man has been sentenced to six years in prison for a fatal crash that occurred near Peoria last year. Nathan Fisher, 29, was arrested after the May 18, 2024, crash and charged with intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle. The crash claimed the life of 54-year-old Helen Maxwell of Whitney. According to DPS reports, … Continue reading Midlothian man sentenced for fatal 2024 Hwy. 22 crash

Volunteers continue building beds for kids

Pictured above is a bed built by Sleep in Heavenly Peace volunteers, along with bedding that the volunteers were able to purchase thanks to a grant from the Dorothy Gaines Foundation. The Whitney Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a non-profit organization dedicated to providing beds for children in need, held a community build … Continue reading Volunteers continue building beds for kids

Man arrested in connection with fatal Highway 22 crash

An arrest was made Wednesday, July 10, in connection with a fatal crash that occurred Saturday, May 18, near Peoria.  Nathan Fisher, 29, of Midlothian surrendered to authorities at the Hill County Law Enforcement Center on a charge of intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle.  The crash claimed the life of 54-year-old Helen Maxwell of Whitney. … Continue reading Man arrested in connection with fatal Highway 22 crash

Fatal crash reported in Peoria area

The Department of Public Safety is investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Peoria Saturday night, December 2. At 9:34 p.m., Peoria Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the 3400 block of State Highway 22, just east of Farm Road 1947 in reference to a motorcycle crash. One person was pronounced dead at the scene, … Continue reading Fatal crash reported in Peoria area

Firefighters respond to two fires

Editor: Shannon Cottongame June 30, 2022 Multiple Whitney area fire departments were dispatched to fires Monday afternoon, June 20. At 1:15 p.m., Whitney, Lakeview and Peoria volunteer fire departments were dispatched to the 200 block of HCR 1246, just northeast of Whitney High School. Officials said that the blaze was caused by a hay baler … Continue reading Firefighters respond to two fires

Family loses home in fire that burns three structures

Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 16, 2022 Multiple fire departments responded to three structure fires off of FM 2604 north of Whitney Friday afternoon, March 11. At 2:18 p.m., volunteer fire departments were dispatched to the 100 block of Cedar Hill Drive. Just moments later, firefighters arrived to find a two-story home fully engulfed in flames. … Continue reading Family loses home in fire that burns three structures