Lauren Girsh nominated her grandfather Chester Booth to be inducted into the Texas Agriculture Teachers Association Hall of Fame. Booth has contributed to the education of Whitney's youth for many years. Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 4, 2021 For his many years of dedication and service to the agricultural education community, Chester Booth was inducted into … Continue reading Longtime Whitney ag teacher inducted into state association’s Hall of Fame
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Commissioners Court hears updates, approves contracts
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 4, 2021 The Hill County Commissioners Court heard updates about county projects and approved several agreements in a meeting held Tuesday, July 27. In commissioners’ updates, Precinct 1 Commissioner Andy Montgomery reported that his crew is working on FEMA projects, patching potholes, cutting back trees and installing culverts. Precinct 2 Commissioner … Continue reading Commissioners Court hears updates, approves contracts
Pratt honored by area cattle raisers Assn.
Hill County District Attorney Mark Pratt (right) was recognized as the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association’s prosecutor of the year at the recent Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo. The association selected Pratt for his efforts in prosecuting livestock and agricultural crimes. Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 4, 2021 The Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association … Continue reading Pratt honored by area cattle raisers Assn.
Downtown event to highlight town’s Battle of the Benches
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 4, 2021 An event recalling Whitney's 1949 "Battle of the Benches" has been scheduled from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, August 14, on Brazos Street between Washington Avenue and Railroad Street in downtown Whitney. Anne Chastain, who now operates Juniper Cove Winery at the location of the original Battle of the … Continue reading Downtown event to highlight town’s Battle of the Benches
Annual sales tax holiday set for this weekend statewide
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 4, 2021 Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 6-8. State law exempts sales tax on qualified items — such as clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks — priced below … Continue reading Annual sales tax holiday set for this weekend statewide
Hill Regional Hospital Celebrates one-year anniversary
Hill Regional Hospital Employees Gather To Celebrate One Year Under New Ownership Submitted by Hill Regional Hospital August 4, 2021 Raji Kumar, CEO of Hill Regional Hospital, saw the importance of having a community hospital for Hill County and the vital role it plays in the health and welfare for people living in the area. … Continue reading Hill Regional Hospital Celebrates one-year anniversary
Waitr delivey makes its way to Whitney
Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 4, 2021 As of Wednesday, July 28, residents of Whitney can purchase food from local restaurants through Waitr, an application that partners with restaurants to provide a food delivery service to its users. Residents can only order from participating restaurants. Diners can currently order using Waitr from the following restaurants: Brewed … Continue reading Waitr delivey makes its way to Whitney
Whitney businesses unite in effort to promote community
Reporter: Ellie Mahan July 28, 2021 The Whitney Business Alliance chooses a different business as its meeting location each month, with the owner providing a tour of their location. The alliance's last meeting was Thursday, July 22, at Buckshot Rustic Furniture and Gifts. The attendees pictured above are Jason Ince, Gordon Rogers, Terry Boyer, Charles … Continue reading Whitney businesses unite in effort to promote community
Descendants of town’s bench sitters sought for celebration
Editor: Shannon Cottongame July 28, 2021 A celebration based on Whitney's 1949 claim to fame dubbed "The Battle of the Benches" has been planned for August, and the organizer is looking for descendants of the "bench sitters" of that time to participate. Whitney was featured in the August 15, 1949, edition of Life Magazine after … Continue reading Descendants of town’s bench sitters sought for celebration
City Council holds meeting, mayor requests feedback
Editor: Shannon Cottongame July 28, 2021 The Whitney City Council heard monthly reports, received comments from citizens and approved special event permits in a meeting held Monday evening, July 19. At last month's meeting, Mayor Brad Slaten encouraged council members to attend events and be visible to represent the city and visit with the citizens … Continue reading City Council holds meeting, mayor requests feedback
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