March 2, 2022 The Whitney Wildcats claimed a bi-district championship Tuesday, February 22, before their season came to an end in the next round against Groesbeck Friday, February 25. The Wildcats defeated Scurry-Rosser 45-41 in Corsicana in the first round. Both teams felt each other out throughout the first half, with Scurry-Rosser taking the lead … Continue reading Wildcats claim bi-district championship
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Whitney native to co-host ESPN fishing podcast
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 2, 2022 Murray Richter, a 1998 Whitney graduate and Dallas-area author, will co-host ESPN's Reel Talk Radio podcast with Captain Debbie Hanson, broadcasting from Ft. Myers, Florida. Listeners can listen live Saturday, March 5, at 6 a.m. Central Time at https://espnswfl.com/shows/espn- swfl-reel-talk/. The podcast will also be available in the show … Continue reading Whitney native to co-host ESPN fishing podcast
TPWD says white bass run expectations high for 2022
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 2, 2022 Anglers across the state look forward to hitting the water each spring for the annual white bass spawning run upstream from reservoirs into rivers and creeks. Whether it be fishing on the bank, motorized boat or paddle craft, the white bass run can provide an exciting day on the … Continue reading TPWD says white bass run expectations high for 2022
TK Power Wash joins chamber
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 2, 2022 Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for TK Power Wash, LLC Monday, February 21. Pictured are owners Tony and Katie Zuniga and son Julian, Lil’ Miss Pioneer Day Queen Madison Elmore, Chamber board Director Jean Drugan, Amy Booth from Citizens State Bank, Sherri Clary and Isabel … Continue reading TK Power Wash joins chamber
Amateur Radio Society holds 2022 Winter Field Day
Submitted by Lake Whitney Amateur Radio Society March 3, 2022 You may have noticed some activity at the Lake Whitney Library the last Saturday of January. The Lake Whitney Amateur Radio Society (LWARS) was participating in an event called Winter Field Day. Aurora and Dave Vecchio are pictured making phone (voice) contacts. Aurora is operating … Continue reading Amateur Radio Society holds 2022 Winter Field Day
Area polling places set for March 1 primary elections
Editor: Shannon Cottongame February 23, 2022 Early voting will wrap up Friday, February 25, in the Republican and Democratic primary elections, and election day polling places have been set in Hill and Bosque counties for Tuesday, March 1. Through Friday, early voting will continue from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the following Hill County … Continue reading Area polling places set for March 1 primary elections
Whitney ISD on the mend after spike in COVID cases
Reporter: Ellie Mahan February 23, 2022 The Whitney ISD Board of Trustees met Monday, February 14, in a regular session to discuss the 2020-2021 annual report, hear administrator reports and review other business. It was also announced that the district will use the scheduled bad weather makeup day Monday, May 16, to replace the day … Continue reading Whitney ISD on the mend after spike in COVID cases
Whitney High School Sports Update
February 23, 2022 Click this link for a highlight video of round one of the boys basketball playoffs, where the Wildcats claimed a win over Scurry-Rosser Tuesday, February 22. Varsity Boys BasketballAfter defeating McGregor 47-39 Friday, February 18, the Wildcats entered round one of the playoffs Tuesday, February 22, in Corsicana vs. Scurry-Rosser. The team … Continue reading Whitney High School Sports Update
Student wins car after donating blood
Reporter: Ellie Mahan February 23, 2022 GOOD DEED PAYS OFF. Covington High School senior Bryson Blalock (center) won a 2021 Chevrolet Spark in a recent Carter BloodCare drawing. The vehicle was delivered to the school Wednesday, February 16. Blalock is pictured with his parents and representatives from Carter BloodCare and Classic Fleet. Covington High School … Continue reading Student wins car after donating blood
Scholarships available to help students show steers
Editor: Shannon Cottongame February 22, 2022 Bobcat Contracting is now accepting applications for the Helping Raise Kids by Raising Projects Scholarships available to Hill County students interested in showing steers at the annual Hill County Fair. The $2,500 scholarships will help Hill County exhibitors buy, raise and show their steer projects. The scholarship is open … Continue reading Scholarships available to help students show steers
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