More storms, more damageWhitney experienced additional rounds of severe storms and torrential rainfall Thursday, May 30, leading to wind damage and flooding around town. Pictured above, a wall at a car wash on North Brazos Street collapsed during high winds and fell onto an occupied vehicle parked in the bay. Marilyn Heinen of Whitney said … Continue reading Almost 35″ of rain recorded so far this year
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) investigated a fatal crash Saturday night, May 18.According to reports, troopers responded to State Highway 22 near Farm Road 3050, west of Peoria, at approximately 8:50 p.m. Officials said that the driver of a Chevrolet pickup traveling eastbound drove onto the wrong side of the roadway, crashing into a … Continue reading Whitney woman dies in Hwy. 22 crash
The City of Whitney has announced special brush pickup dates due to recent storms that have led to downed trees and large limbs. G&B Services will pick up debris in the city Thursday, June 6, and Friday, June 7. All pieces must be smaller than eight inches around and no longer than five feet. The … Continue reading Special brush pickup dates announced
Two victims were transported to area hospitals after a crash involving a motorcycle in the Aquilla area Friday night, May 24. Just before 10 p.m., Aquilla Volunteer Fire Department first responders were called to the scene near Farm Road 933 and HCR 2207, just south of Aquilla, after a pickup truck reportedly struck a motorcycle. … Continue reading Authorities investigate Aquilla crash
The fourth annual Wild Wonders Summer Camp is accepting registrations. The camp will be held at Lake Whitney State Park from 8:30 a.m. Monday, July 22, to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25. Children from kindergarten to fifth grades may attend the camp for a fee of $80 for one camper or $150 for two. For … Continue reading Wild Wonders Summer Camp to be held in July
The Hill County unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in April, according to data released by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) last week. Hill County's rate came down from 4.0% in March and is slightly lower than the April 2023 rate of 3.6%. There were 629 unemployed individuals in April out of a total Hill County … Continue reading Hill Co. unemployment rate drops to 3.5%
ValedictorianJoannah Andis SalutatorianLinsey Bledsoe Whitney High School's Class of 2024 will graduate at 7 p.m. Friday night, May 24, at Wildcat Stadium. This year's valedictorian of the graduating class is Joannah Andis, the daughter of Tiffany Basham and Michael Fields of Whitney and Jeremy and Kimberly Andis of Summerville, South Carolina. She finished high school … Continue reading WHS Class of 2024 to graduate Friday night
Members of the Whitney ISD Board of Trustees were sworn in to begin new terms last week. Pictured standing (l to r) are Ray Watson, Charles Buzan and Jason Sneed. All three incumbents won new terms on the board in the Saturday, May 4, election. See accompanying story for more information. Returning board members were … Continue reading Returning school board members sworn in after reelection
New Whitney City Council member Cheryl Taylor-West (left) is pictured with City Secretary Kristi Woellert (center) and Judge Trey Jetton (right) as she was sworn in to begin her first term in office at the Thursday, May 16, council meeting. See accompanying story for more information. The Whitney City Council welcomed a new member during … Continue reading Council members take oaths
The resignation of the county auditor was announced when the Hill County Commissioners Court met in a regular session Tuesday, May 14. While approving employee status changes, the court reviewed an order from District Judge Lee Harris appointing former auditor Susan Swilling as interim county auditor after Sahib Rao reportedly resigned the previous day. Rao … Continue reading Former county auditor returns after Rao submits resignation
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