Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 12, 2022 One evening in April 2021, Eric Newell was out for a ride in Houston when his motorcycle was rear-ended by a vehicle, breaking both of his legs, dislocating his hips and injuring his back and hands. He is just one of 2,318 Texas motorcyclists seriously injured in crashes last … Continue reading TxDOT report shows Texas motorcyclist deaths rising
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Historical Commission plans program on the Kent Colony
Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 12, 2022 The Bosque County Historical Commission invites all citizens to a special program Saturday, May 14, at the Meridian Civic Center beginning at noon. The program “The Colony at Kent,” will be presented by Travis Bryant. The Kent Colony was the oldest settlement in the Bosque Territory, established in 1850. … Continue reading Historical Commission plans program on the Kent Colony
Voters to decide constitutional amendments, AISD bond May 7
Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 5, 2022 Voters will decide the outcome of proposed statewide constitutional amendments, the Aquilla ISD bond proposal and Covington ISD's school board election on the Saturday, May 7, election date. Polling places throughout Hill and Bosque counties will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Locally, polling places include the … Continue reading Voters to decide constitutional amendments, AISD bond May 7
Cleburne Railroaders plan White Bluff Block Party
Reporter: Ellie Mahan May 5, 2022 The Cleburne Railroaders, the number one independent professional baseball team in the state, will hold a White Bluff Block Party from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 7 at the home of Bill Dudley, season ticket holder and owner of B&C Exteriors. The event will have entertainment for … Continue reading Cleburne Railroaders plan White Bluff Block Party
County finalizing Chapter 381 agreement for local Buc-ee’s
Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 5, 2022 The Hill County Commissioners Court voted to move forward with economic development agreements related to the planned Buc-ee’s in Hillsboro and the expansion of a solar project in the county during a meeting held Tuesday, April 26. The court discussed the Buc-ee’s agreement in executive session before returning to … Continue reading County finalizing Chapter 381 agreement for local Buc-ee’s
Wildcat advances to state
Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 4, 2022 Whitney High School senior Orrin Green advanced to state in long jump at the 3A regional track and field meet held last weekend at Midway High School. Green's long jump of 22 feet and 5 3/4 inches earned him a second-place finish at regionals to advance to state. He … Continue reading Wildcat advances to state
LWA rehearses “Deliver Us From Mama”
Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 4, 2022 AAAAAND HE'S OUT. Amber Hadley and Gene Moore rehearse the wedding scene from "Deliver Us From Mama" at Lake Whitney Arts. The show is the sequel to 2019's "Mama Won't Fly" and reintroduces some of the same characters along with many new faces. Directed by Ed Sanders, the comedy … Continue reading LWA rehearses “Deliver Us From Mama”
WHS baseball team prepares for playoffs
Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 5, 2022 The Whitney High School varsity baseball team wrapped up the regular season with a 15-8 (8-4) record and will represent District 17 as the number three seed going into the playoffs. The Wildcats beat Clifton 5-0 Tuesday night, April 26, in their final regular season game.The bi-district round of … Continue reading WHS baseball team prepares for playoffs
ESD 2 increasing payments to VFDs
Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 5, 2022 The Hill County Emergency Services District (ESD) 2 Board of Commissioners voted to increase payments to fire departments for responding to medical calls in the county during a regular meeting held Tuesday, April 26. In March, Doreen Strickland of Abbott Volunteer Fire Department told the board that the rising … Continue reading ESD 2 increasing payments to VFDs
Blum wins bi-district championship
May 5, 2022 The Blum High School varsity softball team won the bi-district championship with an 18-2 victory over Three Way Thursday, April 28. The Lady Bobcats will face Bryson in the regional quarterfinals, with the date and time to be announced as of press time. The team ended the regular season as the number … Continue reading Blum wins bi-district championship
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