Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 20, 2022 Sales tax revenue in both the City of Whitney and Hill County was reported well above last year's numbers when Comptroller Glenn Hegar released his monthly report last week.The City of Whitney's October allocation came to $70,598, up 15% compared to last October. To date in 2022, the city's … Continue reading Local sales tax revenue strong in October
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Wildcats of the week October 20
Every week, teachers at Whitney Elementary School select a student from their class who exhibits outstanding Wildcat behavior in the classroom and in the school hallways. Wildcats of the Week gain certain privileges in class, such as being the teacher’s helper, being the line leader and even getting to eat lunch on Wednesdays on the … Continue reading Wildcats of the week October 20
‘Back Roads With Ms. Sue’ to feature Pioneer Days footage
Reporter: Ellie Mahan October 19, 2022 Sue Land and her production company, Chalk Peak Productions, captured footage at the 47th annual Pioneer Days Festival for a program called “Back Roads With Ms. Sue” that is scheduled to air in January 2023 on a new TV station out of Houston called See-TV. The program is also … Continue reading ‘Back Roads With Ms. Sue’ to feature Pioneer Days footage
Court discusses radio upgrade,juvenile residential contracts
Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 20, 2022 The Hill County Commissioners Court approved additional purchases related to the county’s radio system upgrade, reviewed contracts related to the housing of juvenile offenders and voted on other county business in a meeting held Tuesday, October 11. County Judge Justin Lewis said that he hoped the items on the … Continue reading Court discusses radio upgrade,juvenile residential contracts
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Drought impacting lake levels, agriculture
Reporter: Ellie Mahan October 13, 2022 Although summer rain has helped mitigate extreme drought conditions in the county, all of Hill County is in a moderate drought, and more than half of the county is in a severe drought, according to the National Integrated Drought Information System. The dry conditions have caused Lake Whitney’s water … Continue reading Drought impacting lake levels, agriculture
Photo contest raises funds for food bank
Part of this year’s Pioneer Days contests and festivities was a baby photo contest for children under the age of four in the Hill County area. Judges chose first through third place winners, and the public chose a fan favorite by casting $1 votes at the Pioneer Days festival. Caroline Gomez, who was voted fan … Continue reading Photo contest raises funds for food bank
Investigation results in three local arrests
Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 12, 2022 The Hill County Sheriff’s Office arrested three men Monday, October 3, and Tuesday, October 4, after wrapping up a months-long narcotics investigation conducted jointly with the Bosque County Sheriff’s Office. The arrests began when Sergeant Spencer Batchelor conducted a traffic stop on Farm Road 933 near Farm Road 1713 … Continue reading Investigation results in three local arrests
Smith Foundation awards grants
Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 12, 2022 The George G. and Alva Hudson Smith Foundation has announced its grant awards for 2022. The foundation is committing $126,000 to six organizations across Hill County. In the 28 years of its existence, the foundation has awarded over $2,400,000 to area organizations that serve the community. This year’s grants … Continue reading Smith Foundation awards grants
LWA meets with scholarship recipients
Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 12, 2022 Sean Keegan,LWA Board Vice PresidentStacey Greenawalt Lake Whitney Arts Association recently met with graduates who received Let Your Light Shine Fund scholarships for 2022. Kendrick Booth, Brayden Heath and Sean Keegan were presented $500 each in hopes that the funds will help offset first-year costs at their respective colleges, … Continue reading LWA meets with scholarship recipients
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