Editor: Shannon Cottongame July 28, 2021 While the local area and the state remain in much better condition than they were earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic, a recent rise in case numbers and the increasing spread of the highly contagious delta variant indicate that the virus remains a threat. Numbers received at the county level … Continue reading COVID-19 numbers rising, remain below peak levels
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Court approves agreement with Humane Society
Editor: Shannon Cottongame July 28, 2021 The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a special session Tuesday, July 20, to consider several agenda items, including an agreement with the Humane Society. Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding between the Hill County Sheriff’s Office and the Humane Society of North Texas. The agreement will establish a … Continue reading Court approves agreement with Humane Society
Marty Haggard to judge BAC country songwriting contest
Editor: Shannon Cottongame July 28, 2021 The deadline to enter the 2021 Texas Troubadour Songwriter Classic at the Bosque Arts Center in Clifton is Tuesday, August 3. Marty Haggard, son of country music legend Merle Haggard, will select the winners of the $3,000 in cash prizes and will headline the live concert event on November … Continue reading Marty Haggard to judge BAC country songwriting contest
Scammers claiming to be Border Patrol
Editor: Shannon Cottongame July 28, 2021 Telephone scammers are constantly changing their tactics, and reports of government impostor scams have been increasing locally. A new type of telephone scam is targeting residents nationwide in an attempt to gain their banking information. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is receiving reports from residents concerned about unsolicited … Continue reading Scammers claiming to be Border Patrol
Dorothy Gaines Foundation taking apps
Editor: Shannon Cottongame July 28, 2021 The Board of Directors of the Dorothy Gaines Foundation recently announced that the foundation is now accepting grant applications for 2021. The foundation is authorized to make grants to organizations and institutions that are exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or to governmental entities in amounts … Continue reading Dorothy Gaines Foundation taking apps
Tickets available for LWA’s Hansel And Gretel
Lake Whitney Arts is heading into final rehearsals for Hansel and Gretel by Vera Morris, directed by Whitney Gant. This show features a cast of very talented youngsters and will run for one weekend only, Friday, August 6, through Sunday, August 8. This wonderfully entertaining version of the classic tale is guaranteed to delight young … Continue reading Tickets available for LWA’s Hansel And Gretel
Smith Foundation announces opening of grant applications
July 29, 2021
Whitney High School Drill Team earns multiple accolades at camp
Pictured (l to r) are: front row - First Lieutenant Roselyn Villarreal, Captain Eliza Banner, Second Lieutenant Annette Prado; second row - Hannah Jaynes, Social Officer Nayeli Estrada, Sandra Contreras, Jaden Henderson, Katie Davis, Jaden Cashio; back row - Evelyn Figueroa, Raylee Thornton, Elyse Minniear, Jaycee Green, Skylie Jones, Marilyn Hatfield and Andrea Figueroa. Reporter: … Continue reading Whitney High School Drill Team earns multiple accolades at camp
LW Senior Center offers fun & fellowship
The list of activities offered at Lake Whitney Senior Center continues to grow as more seniors join in the weekly fun. Whitney area residents gather each Tuesday for games, food, crafts, exercise, dancing, Bible study and other special programs. Pictured are attendees enjoying a recent game of dominoes at the center, which is located at … Continue reading LW Senior Center offers fun & fellowship
Whitney resident races at Bristol Motor Speedway
Reporter: Ellie Mahan July 21, 2021 People who have lived in the country for a long time may have friends who made a hobby out of racing on dirt roads, cruising on back roads every chance they get. For Joe Sheddan, owner of Joe Sheddan excavation and a 21-year Whitney resident, it’s not just a … Continue reading Whitney resident races at Bristol Motor Speedway
The Lakelander 