The Department of Public Safety is investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Peoria Saturday night, December 2. At 9:34 p.m., Peoria Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the 3400 block of State Highway 22, just east of Farm Road 1947 in reference to a motorcycle crash. One person was pronounced dead at the scene, … Continue reading Fatal crash reported in Peoria area
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Historical Commission to meet Thurs.
The Hill County Historical Commission will hold its final meeting of the year Thursday, December 7, in the meeting room of Still Smokin' BBQ on Interstate 35 in Abbott. The presentation will begin at approximately 6 p.m., when Abbott historian Margaret McKown will present a program on the history of the town. All interested individuals … Continue reading Historical Commission to meet Thurs.
LWMA plans Christmas event
The Lake Whitney Ministerial Alliance will host a community Christmas program Sunday, December 10, at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Whitney. The church is located at 209 North San Marcos Street.
‘A Christmas Carol’ at LWA
Lake Whitney Arts will debut Charles Dickens' classic tale "A Christmas Carol," adapted and directed by Stacey Greenawalt. It's a brand-new adaptation of the familiar story of Ebenezer Scrooge and the spirits that visit him. Performances will be December 8-10 and 15-17. For more information or tickets, visit lakewhitneyarts.org or call Cindy Parks at 254-694-5105.
Potluck dinner at Senior Center
The Lake Whitney Senior Center will hold a potluck social Friday, December 8. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m., and the meal will start at 5:30 p.m. Food, games and music will be available. For questions, call David Burton at 214-546-3579.
LW Chamber ribbon cutting
The public is invited to the Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce's ribbon cutting for Main Market & Event Rental, to take place at 5 p.m. Wednesday, December 13. The business is located at 5528 Farm Road 933 in Whitney.
WVFD toy drive now underway
The Whitney Fire Department is accepting donations of toys that will be distributed to children this Christmas. The community is invited to donate new, packaged toys at one of the collection boxes the department has made available. Collection boxes can be found at Whitney City Hall, located at 115 West Jefferson Avenue, or the Whitney … Continue reading WVFD toy drive now underway
Wildcats’ historic run ends in third round of playoffs
Whitney’s chase for a championship ended in a flash as the Wildcats faced off against a ferocious Winnsboro team this past Friday at Kaufman Stadium. With a fast and furious start, Winnsboro flew around the field and never gave the Wildcats a chance. The Red Raiders, now 13-0 on the year, racked up two scores, … Continue reading Wildcats’ historic run ends in third round of playoffs
Whitney Fire Department mourns loss of firefighter
Whitney Fire Department is morning the death of long-time firefighter Daniel Potts, who passed away while preparing to respond to a structure fire Friday morning, November 24. Whitney Fire Chief David Gilmore said that Potts passed away after experiencing a medical emergency. Potts, who was 74, most recently served as a safety officer for the … Continue reading Whitney Fire Department mourns loss of firefighter
Lake Whitney cleanup set for Dec. 5
Inspire Sustainability will hold a coordinated cleanup event for Lake Whitney beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday, December 5, with the goal of cleaning every mile of shoreline from the dam to where the Nolan River enters theBrazos. Those with boats will set volunteers out along the shoreline to pick up litter; some may set out … Continue reading Lake Whitney cleanup set for Dec. 5
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