Reporter: Ellie Mahan June 9, 2022 After being closed for two years due to COVID-19, the Whitney Area Museum re-opened to the public at the beginning of May. Rhonda Bass, director of the museum, said she hopes to open the museum every Saturday in June and July. She said the attendance levels this summer will … Continue reading Whitney Area Museum is open and ready to share local history
Tag: Whitney Dam
Search team assists BCSO with cold case
Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 19, 2022 There was a large law enforcement presence near the Whitney Dam Sunday, January 16, as a dive team assisted authorities with a recovery effort related to a cold case. Bosque County Sheriff Trace Hendricks declined to provide specific information about the case, but in a social media post Sunday … Continue reading Search team assists BCSO with cold case
Arrest made in Laguna Park robbery plot, one at large
Editor: Shannon Cottongame December 1, 2021 Tara Johanning Two days after the reported robbery at the Lake Stop convenience store near the Whitney Dam in Laguna Park, the Bosque County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) made one arrest and identified a second suspect. The robbery was reported at 8:20 p.m. Saturday, November 20, when a man in … Continue reading Arrest made in Laguna Park robbery plot, one at large
Corps of Engineers project now underway to inspect 16 sluice gates at Whitney dam
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 29, 2021 Those traveling or enjoying recreation near the Whitney Dam will see equipment in the area as the Corps of Engineers works to inspect the sluice gates at the dam. Highway 22 traffic will proceed uninterrupted during the project, Corps officials said. The public is asked to keep a safe … Continue reading Corps of Engineers project now underway to inspect 16 sluice gates at Whitney dam
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