Registration for the Creative Arts Division of the 2025 Hill County Fair will be open online from Sunday, December 15, through Tuesday, December 31. The fair is scheduled to run from check-in on Sunday, January 12, through Friday, January 18, at the Hill County Fairgrounds in Hillsboro. All creative arts items must be registered online … Continue reading County fair creative arts registration begins Dec. 15
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Medspa offers big-city services close to home
FNP Lesa Ansell (left) and owner Ayushi Agarwala invite the community to learn about HoneyBee Medspa and schedule a free consultation. HoneyBee Medspa is sharing its expertise by helping men and women look fresh and vibrant at any age right here in Whitney. Located at 200 North San Jacinto Street, the medspa offers a wide … Continue reading Medspa offers big-city services close to home
Hill Co. commissioners approve asset management initiative
The Hill County Commissioners Court approved an asset management initiative during a regular meeting held Tuesday, November 26. County commissioners have been using Cartegraph software to track county road projects since 2018, but County Judge Justin Lewis said that the county is not currently utilizing all of the program's features. With an upgrade, the county … Continue reading Hill Co. commissioners approve asset management initiative
Full day of activities planned for December 14 Grinch Fest
Downtown Whitney will be full of Christmas cheer Saturday, December 14, as the Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Grinch Festival and parade. The day begins at 10 a.m. with arts and crafts vendors opening booths in the downtown area. Food vendors will also be on site during the day. Pictures with Santa … Continue reading Full day of activities planned for December 14 Grinch Fest
Dorothy Gaines Foundation awards grant funding to 13 area nonprofits
The Dorothy Gaines Foundation has announced 2024 grant awards totaling $73,800 to 13 nonprofit organizations. Grants up to $10,000 are awarded annually for specific projects, building and capital-improvement campaigns or for general purposes where organizations are working to combat social problems, elevate the family and contribute to the social, economic and cultural wellbeing of Hill … Continue reading Dorothy Gaines Foundation awards grant funding to 13 area nonprofits
County official selected for Leadership 254
David Holmes The Texas Association of Counties (TAC) has selected Hill County Attorney David Holmes to receive a scholarship and participate in Leadership 254, its leadership development program for county officials. The program is designed to advance the leadership skills of county officials to help them meet the unique challenges of their duties. The program … Continue reading County official selected for Leadership 254
Whitney ISD Board discusses Teacher Incentive Allotment
The Whitney Independent School District (WISD) Board of Trustees met in regular session Monday, November 18, and heard a presentation on the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program. Assistant Superintendent Amy Leech presented details about the TIA program, which the district is considering adopting. The program is designed to promote the profession of teaching in Texas … Continue reading Whitney ISD Board discusses Teacher Incentive Allotment
‘Small Business Saturday’ kicks off holiday shopping
Since 2010, the Saturday after Thanksgiving has been known as Small Business Saturday. The annual event encourages people to kick off the holiday shopping season by supporting stores in their own community. The Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce will offer bags stuffed with items and information from local businesses to the first 50 shoppers downtown … Continue reading ‘Small Business Saturday’ kicks off holiday shopping
Whitney City Council meets in regular monthly session
The Whitney City Council met in its November session Thursday, November 21.The council approved a contract with Vyve Broadband in an effort to improve communication and internet services across city facilities. The council voted to issue a request for proposals for administrative services to navigate the FEMA Public Assistance program to optimize funding. The administrative … Continue reading Whitney City Council meets in regular monthly session
Wreaths Across America effort continues
Whitney Memorial Park has once again joined in the mission to "Remember, Honor, Teach" as an official Wreaths Across America location for 2024. Wreaths Across America started as a simple gesture of thanks that has grown into a national, yearlong movement of dedicated volunteers and communities coming together to not only remember the nation’s fallen … Continue reading Wreaths Across America effort continues
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