After an impressive route through the regular season, the Whitney Wildcats (9-1, 7-1) are primed for a return trip to the playoffs. The journey begins at 2 p.m. this Saturday as Whitney will face off against Groesbeck (7-3, 4-2) at Waco ISD Stadium. The annual Senior Walk and a community pep rally is scheduled for … Continue reading Wildcats kick off playoff run this Saturday in Waco
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Smith Foundation grants awarded to organizations
The George G. and Alva Hudson Smith Foundation has announced its grant awards for 2023. The foundation is committing $110,000 to seven organizations across Hill County—including Blum, Covington, Hillsboro, Itasca, Whitney and Woodbury. In the 29 years of its existence, the foundation has awarded over $2,800,000 to area organizations which serve the community. This year’s … Continue reading Smith Foundation grants awarded to organizations
Fort Graham to offer GED study
Fort Graham Baptist Church will begin offering a GED study program Tuesday, November 7. Upon successful completion of the program, the church will help pay GED testing costs. For more information, contact Joni Hass at 254-386-7241 or visit the church at 137 Farm Road 2604 in Whitney.
Senior center open Tuesdays
Lake Whitney Senior Center is open every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meals are provided without charge, but donations are accepted. Participants enjoy activities, guest speakers, crafts, games and fellowship. Bible study is also held from noon to 1 p.m. To reserve lunch, call Jean at 254-694-2599. The senior center is located at … Continue reading Senior center open Tuesdays
City garage sale permits needed
City of Whitney residents are reminded that they must obtain a garage sale permit prior to holding a garage sale or yard sale. Permits are available at City Hall, located at 115 West Jefferson Avenue, at a cost of $5. Call the city at 254-694-2261 for more information.
Potluck social at Senior Center
A potluck social will be held at the Lake Whitney Senior Center Friday, November 10. Doors open at 4:30, and the meal will start at 5:30.
Garden Club to meet Thursday
Lake Whitney Garden Club will meet Thursday, November 9 at 11 a.m. in the Lake Whitney Public Library Meeting Room. Hill County Master Gardener Peggy Spruell will give a presentation on “Wildflowers and Grasses in Lake Whitney State Park.” A shared lunch will be offered. Second-time visitors and members are encouraged to contribute to the … Continue reading Garden Club to meet Thursday
City to seek bids on fire trucks
The Whitney City Council voted to seek bids on trucks for the fire department after Fire Chief David Gilmore made a presentation on the status of the department's equipment at a Thursday, October 26 meeting. Gilmore told the council that the department is currently borrowing a fire truck from Mansfield because Whitney's primary engine, a … Continue reading City to seek bids on fire trucks
Early voting continues, Election Day November 7
Early voting for the November election will continue through Friday, November 3, and Election Day is Tuesday, November 7. There are statewide constitutional amendments on the ballot, along with a bond election and school board election in Aquilla and a bond election in Covington. Early voting locations for Hill County residents will be the Covington … Continue reading Early voting continues, Election Day November 7
Court approves juror selection plan for county
The Hill County Commissioners Court adopted a plan to be submitted to the state outlining how the county selects residents for jury duty during a meeting held Tuesday, October 24. Due to recent legislative changes, the state is requiring counties to approve and submit plans laying out the logistics of the jury selection process if … Continue reading Court approves juror selection plan for county
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