The main drive day for the annual Food For Families Drive is Friday, November 17, in Whitney and throughout the area. Volunteers will be at Our Daily Bread, the Lake Whitney Ministerial Alliance's food bank, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to accept donations.All November donations will be counted toward the Lake Whitney Food Bank … Continue reading Food For Families Drive scheduled this Friday
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Voters decide area bond elections, amendments
Decisions were made both locally and statewide when the votes were tallied Tuesday, November 7. Local voters decided two school bond elections, school board positions and constitutional amendments along with the rest of the state. Aquilla ISD’s $11.4 million plan to build seven new classrooms, a multi-event center and a new track and field was … Continue reading Voters decide area bond elections, amendments
Filing period now open for March primary candidates
Candidate filing for March 2024 primary elections officially opened Saturday, November 11, and will continue through Monday, December 11. Major party candidates interested in running for local office in Hill County will file with the county chair of the Republican Party, Will Orr, or the Democratic Party, Thom Hanson.Locally, the following Hill County offices will … Continue reading Filing period now open for March primary candidates
Aquilla VFD chili dinner fundraiser this Saturday
The Aquilla Volunteer Fire Department will offer their first annual drive-thru chili dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, November 18. Proceeds will go toward equipment upgrades for the department as well as a new scholarship fund. For a $17 donation, you will receive a pint of chili with optional toppings of shredded cheese, jalapenos, … Continue reading Aquilla VFD chili dinner fundraiser this Saturday
Donations taken for Thanksgiving
The Hill County Veterans Services Office is taking donations to complete Thanksgiving meals that will be served to veterans in need of assistance. Turkeys have been provided, but instant potatoes, boxed stuffing, gravy mix, canned sweet potatoes, green bean casserole ingredients, pies, rolls, butter, canned corn and canned cranberries are needed. A donation box is … Continue reading Donations taken for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving meal offered
The local American Legion post will serve a Thanksgiving meal at noon Thursday, November 23. The public is invited. The post is located at 303 FM 2604 in Whitney.
Whitney’s Veterans Day ceremony planned Friday
Whitney’s Veterans Day event is slated this year for 11 a.m. Friday, November 10, at the Family Life Center (Lake Whitney Senior Center) of the King Memorial Methodist Church. The Fort Graham Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution is proud to once again be sponsoring this important celebration, with Reverend Denise Rogers hosting. Co-chairs Madeleine … Continue reading Whitney’s Veterans Day ceremony planned Friday
Wildcats kick off playoff run this Saturday in Waco
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
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.
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