The Whitney High School varsity boys basketball team advanced to the Class 3A Division I bi-district championships. The Wildcats finished in fourth place in District 17-3A with a district record of 5-5. Whitney was set to take on Palmer Tuesday, February 18, in Italy. The results of the game were not available as of press … Continue reading Wildcats enter playoffs this week in Italy
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Chamber taking award nominations
The Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for awards to be presented during this year's chamber banquet. The 70th annual awards dinner and banquet will be held Thursday, April 24, at the HILCO Civic and Event Center in Itasca.Each year, the chamber presents awards to individuals and businesses for their significant contributions to … Continue reading Chamber taking award nominations
Hill College announces 20th annual Boots & Suits event
Hill College has announced plans for the 20th annual Boots & Suits event Thursday, April 10, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at a new venue this year, the Union House in Cleburne. This annual event celebrates and supports access to higher education by raising scholarship funds for Hill College students. Community support of Boots & … Continue reading Hill College announces 20th annual Boots & Suits event
Lake Whitney State Park Valentine’s Scavenger Hunt
Lake Whitney State Park will host a Valentine's Day alphabet scavenger hunt from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, February 15. Participants will receive a scavenger hunt sheet at the park headquarters and explore the park searching for red items that correspond to each letter of the alphabet. The first group that finds the most … Continue reading Lake Whitney State Park Valentine’s Scavenger Hunt
Friday is filing deadline for May city, school elections
The filing period for May city and school elections opened Wednesday, January 15, and will continue through the Friday, February 14, deadline. Both the City of Whitney and Whitney Independent School District have seats expiring this year. For the City of Whitney, the positions currently held by Mayor Janice Sanders and council members Sam Pierce … Continue reading Friday is filing deadline for May city, school elections
Lake Whitney Yoga, Lone Star Healing Arts Work To Improve Wellness In Whitney
Mat and Elizabeth Wetherbee, owners of Lone Star Healing Arts & Fitness, and Elissa Loren, owner of Lake Whitney Yoga, with her employee, Emily, invite Whitney residents to stop by for a free class and learn more about their services. Lake Whitney Yoga and Lone Star Healing Arts & Fitness are two local businesses working … Continue reading Lake Whitney Yoga, Lone Star Healing Arts Work To Improve Wellness In Whitney
Council discusses infrastructure grant
The Whitney City Council held a public hearing on a $750,000 infrastructure grant, heard a report on a proposed 70-acre subdivision and considered other agenda items during a special meeting held Thursday, January 30. Charles Edwards of GrantWorks told the council that Whitney was in the top two candidates of the region for the Community … Continue reading Council discusses infrastructure grant
Two airlifted after crash on North Brazos
Two drivers were airlifted from the site of a crash in the 1300 block of North Brazos Street Thursday afternoon, January 30. According to reports, a female driving a southbound sport-utility vehicle is believed to have suffered a medical emergency and lost consciousness while driving along North Brazos. The vehicle accelerated, crossed into the opposite … Continue reading Two airlifted after crash on North Brazos
Court hears update on HCSO budget
The Hill County Commissioners Court discussed upcoming budget amendments that will be needed to address issues that the new administration has discovered at the sheriff's office during a meeting held Tuesday, January 28. One issue Sheriff Hunter Barnes presented to the court involved a past-due bill for Leads Online, a law enforcement database subscription that … Continue reading Court hears update on HCSO budget
Local entrepreneur offers natural skin care products
Cathi Korte has a passion for good health. After years of practicing respiratory therapy, she left her promising career as assistant head of cardio-pulmonary at Baylor Hospital in Grapevine. She recently moved her family to the shores of beautiful Lake Whitney. During her career, Cathi began to notice what happens to the skin of ill … Continue reading Local entrepreneur offers natural skin care products
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