Council hires officer, discusses VFD grants

The Whitney City Council approved hiring a new police officer and discussed grants the fire department received for new trucks during a special meeting Thursday, June 4. At the recommendation of Police Chief Joshua Scholes, the council voted to hire Joshua Presley, who previously worked as an officer in Maypearl and Red Oak. Prior to … Continue reading Council hires officer, discusses VFD grants

Council accepts police chief’s resignation

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