50th annual Pioneer Days Saturday

The Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce will present the 50th annual Pioneer Days festival Saturday, October 4, in downtown Whitney. Visitors and residents will gather downtown to enjoy carnival rides, shopping, food vendors, live entertainment and the afternoon’s parade. The fun starts early with the carnival opening to the public along Railroad Avenue Thursday, October … Continue reading 50th annual Pioneer Days Saturday

49th Pioneer Days Saturday

The Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce is preparing to host its 49th installment of Whitney's Pioneer Days festival Saturday, October 5. Visitors and residents will gather in downtown Whitney to enjoy carnival rides, shopping, food vendors, live entertainment and the afternoon's parade. The fun starts early with the carnival opening from 6 to 9 p.m. … Continue reading 49th Pioneer Days Saturday

48th annual Pioneer Days downtown this Saturday

October 4, 2023 Queens to reign over Pioneer Days. In a ceremony held Saturday night, September 30 at The Place at Lake Whitney, the 2023 Pioneer Days queens were crowned. Pictured (l to r) are this year's winners: Lil Miss Hadlee Orban, Jr. Miss Alysa Ward and Miss Ember Fahnders. The Lake Whitney Chamber of … Continue reading 48th annual Pioneer Days downtown this Saturday

Texas grown, Texas made wine at Juniper Cove Winery

Business Review October 5, 2023 Anne Chastain, owner of Juniper Cove Winery, holds a bottle of Petals, one of her many award-winning wines. Rooted in Texas agriculture, Juniper Cove Winery partners exclusively with Texas vineyards to produce quality wine for both Whitney locals and visitors. The winery offers wine bites to complement the drinks and … Continue reading Texas grown, Texas made wine at Juniper Cove Winery

47th Annual Pioneer Days downtown this Saturday

The Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce will present the 47th annual Pioneer Days Saturday, October 1, with the annual carnival getting underway Thursday evening and continuing through Saturday's festival. Carnival games and rides will operate in the downtown area from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday evenings, and the fun will continue on Saturday. … Continue reading 47th Annual Pioneer Days downtown this Saturday

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Council appoints interim police chief, Barker now serving as acting mayor

Editor: Shannon Cottongame July 28, 2022 Mayor Pro Tem Jerry Barker led the Whitney City Council meeting Monday, July 18, following the departure of former mayor Brad Slaten. Barker plans to serve in the role until the next city election in May. The Whitney City Council appointed an interim police chief and accepted the resignation … Continue reading Council appoints interim police chief, Barker now serving as acting mayor

Whitney Area Museum is open and ready to share local history

Reporter: Ellie Mahan June 9, 2022 After being closed for two years due to COVID-19, the Whitney Area Museum re-opened to the public at the beginning of May. Rhonda Bass, director of the museum, said she hopes to open the museum every Saturday in June and July. She said the attendance levels this summer will … Continue reading Whitney Area Museum is open and ready to share local history

Whitney Celebrates 46th Annual Pioneer Days

Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 6, 2021 The Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce's annual Pioneer Days festival was well attended this year as members of the community and visitors filled the streets of downtown Whitney. With carnival rides, food, vendors, music, dancing and the annual parade, there was fun for everyone. The Lake Whitney Chamber of … Continue reading Whitney Celebrates 46th Annual Pioneer Days