Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 9, 2022 Lake Whitney Arts has announced that it will once again host a Murder Mystery Theatre. Tickets are now on sale for "Murder Under the Big Top" the evening of Saturday, March 26, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. LWA describes the evening as follows: "It’s 1952, and P.U. Barnhum’s world-famous … Continue reading Tickets on sale for Lake Whitney Arts’ Murder Mystery Theatre on March 26
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Terrell man sentenced for attacking Hill County jailer
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 9, 2022 A Hill County District Court jury found Reginald Harris guilty of aggravated assault of a public servant and then delivered a 30-year prison sentence late Wednesday evening, February 23. Harris, a 44-year-old Terrell man, had been in the Hill County jail for possession of cocaine for roughly four hours … Continue reading Terrell man sentenced for attacking Hill County jailer
Lakeside Village VFD to hold breakfast, bake sale March 12
March 9, 2022 The Lakeside Village Volunteer Fire Department’s Ladies Auxiliary will hold a Breakfast and Bake Sale Saturday, March 12, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at the Lakeside Village Fire Hall. Cost of the breakfast is by donation only, and the bake sale items are priced for purchase. The menu for breakfast will be … Continue reading Lakeside Village VFD to hold breakfast, bake sale March 12
Royelles drill team earns multiple honors
March 9, 2022 Team members pictured are (l to r): front row - officers Roselyn Villarreal-first lieutenant, Eliza Banner-captain and Annette Prado-second lieutenant; back row - Nayeli Estrada, Hanna Jaynes, Jaden Cashion, Andrea Figueroa, Jaycee Green, Elyse Minniear, Evelyn Figueroa, Raylee Thornton and Sandra Contreras. The Whitney High School Royelles drill team competed Saturday, February … Continue reading Royelles drill team earns multiple honors
Reminder: Safe Outdoor Dogs Act is a new law for pet owners
Reporter: Ellie Mahan March 9, 2022 After being signed into law on October 25, 2021, the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act went into effect Tuesday, January 18. This law is replacing a previous law related to the mistreatment of dogs. Texas Senate Bill 5 protects dogs by stating that an owner may not leave a dog … Continue reading Reminder: Safe Outdoor Dogs Act is a new law for pet owners
WHS German students earn regional awards
March 9, 2022 The Whitney High School German students earned second place at the North Texas Winterfest German Regional Contest held in February. The contest was once again virtual due to the ongoing pandemic, but this year there were a total of 35 participants from Whitney who collected 10 first-place individual and group wins. All … Continue reading WHS German students earn regional awards
Shooting Sports teams bring home trophies
March 9, 2022 The Hill County 4-H Shooting Sports teams traveled to Georgetown Sunday, February 27, to participate in the Wilco Shooting Sports third annual "Fun Shoot." Hill County 4-H competed with eight three-man teams, including one adult/coach team. Hill County's youth were talented enough to bring home four trophies, including first through third places … Continue reading Shooting Sports teams bring home trophies
May ballots take shape after filing ends
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 2, 2022 No Whitney elections after candidates withdraw, AISD calls bond election… Area voters will have several local decisions to make and two statewide constitutional amendments to decide in the Saturday, May 7 election. After the filing period ended Friday, February 18, it initially appeared that both the City of Whitney … Continue reading May ballots take shape after filing ends
Whitney City Council holds February meeting
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 2, 2022 The Whitney City Council held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, February 22, and heard citizen comments, departmental reports and voted on city business. Whitney resident Sonya Lott spoke to the council in open forum regarding the need for a good playground in the city. Lott said that school playgrounds … Continue reading Whitney City Council holds February meeting
Commissioners approve communications upgrade
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 2, 2022 The Hill County Commissioners Court moved forward with a plan to upgrade the county’s communications systems for first responders at a meeting held Tuesday, February 22. Last month, the court and representatives from several area Hill County law enforcement agencies and fire departments heard a presentation from Dailey-Wells Communications … Continue reading Commissioners approve communications upgrade
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