Hill County CASA has received funding from the George G. and Alva Hudson Smith Foundation that will support its mission to advocate for children in foster care. Pictured are (l to r): advocate Dana Tipton, board member and advocate Don Rawls, advocate Rhodie Rawls, supervisor Kathy McEwen, advocate Debbie Cole and advocate Greg Hoeppner. The … Continue reading Smith Foundation donates to CASA
Local historical artifacts and information stored at the Hill County Cell Block Museum will once again be on display starting June 14. After three years of renovations, the Hill County Cell Block Museum is preparing to reopen to the public Saturday, June 14. A ribbon cutting is planned at 10 a.m., and the museum will … Continue reading Hill Co. Cell Block Museum reopening set for June 14
The Hill County Commissioners Court voted to cease county hotel occupancy tax collections during a regular meeting held Tuesday, May 27. Commissioners have been discussing the issue at recent meetings, trying to decide whether to continue collecting the tax and, if so, how to ensure that all those renting rooms in the county are collecting … Continue reading Court votes to end county hotel occupancy tax
Covington Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Christopher Heskett informed the community last week that he has accepted an employment offer from Slidell ISD. Dr. Heskett is the lone finalist for the position in Slidell, which means he is in the mandatory 21-day waiting period before his new position is official. "I remain committed to supporting … Continue reading Covington superintendent named lone finalist in Slidell
The Department of Public Safety investigated a fatal crash north of Whitney Wednesday, May 28, at 10:19 a.m. Troopers responded to the scene on Farm Road 933 near Lake Whitney Drive in Huron.The preliminary investigation determined that a Nissan Rogue traveling southbound drove onto the wrong side of the roadway and crashed into a Chevrolet … Continue reading Head-on collision claims life on FM 933 north of Whitney
Master Gardeners receiving 10-year service pins are (l to r): Extension Agent Zach Davis, Lucy Pustejovsky, Carol Beyer and HCMG President Sue Haney. This year marks a decade of dedication, education and community beautification as the Hill County Master Gardeners Association celebrates its 10th anniversary. What began as a small group of eight passionate residents … Continue reading Hill County Master Gardeners celebrate 10 years of service, community impact
Jillian Milam The Fort Graham Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution offers an annual scholarship competition in honor and memory of one of its members, Betty Fritz. This year, the chapter was honored to award a $1,000 scholarship to Jillian Milam of Whitney High School. Her essay brought an everyday man to life … Continue reading Fort Graham DAR names 2025 Betty Fritz Scholarship winner
ValedictorianAllison Willis SalutatorianKaden Tanner Whitney High School presented diplomas to 110 graduating seniors Friday night, May 23, at Wildcat Stadium. This year's top two graduates were Valedictorian Allison Renee Willis, the daughter of Mark and Colleen Willis, and Salutatorian Kaden Tanner, the son of Michael and Nicole Tanner. Willis will attend the University of Texas … Continue reading WHS bids farewell to Class of 2025
The Whitney City Council held its monthly meeting Thursday, May 22, with new Council Member Amy Teal participating in her first full meeting since being elected. In open forum, Daniel Wilson told the council that he and his wife, Krista, are offering to donate an automatic license plate reader to the city. Wilson said that … Continue reading Whitney City Council meets in May session
Pictured (l to r) are Council Member Jason Ince, City Secretary Kristi Woellert and Judge Trey Jetton. Pictured (l to r) are Council Member Amy Teal and Judge Trey Jetton. Two council members took oaths of office to begin their terms during a special meeting of the Whitney City Council last week, but the outcome … Continue reading Recount set in mayoral race, council members take oaths
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