After the Whitney City Council met in a special executive session Tuesday, August 27, the city announced the restructuring of the city's emergency services and the resignation of Fire Chief David Gilmore. In a statement released the following day, the city said that Gilmore and his family are preparing to transition to a new home … Continue reading New emergency services structure announced
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Whitney fire chief releases findings in historic church fire investigation
Reporter: Ellie Mahan July 21, 2023 Based on the ATF investigation Whitney Fire Chief David Gilmore witnessed, the fire department concluded that the fire at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church originated in the flower bed indicated above. More than one year ago, Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church burned down Sunday, May 15, 2022 in a … Continue reading Whitney fire chief releases findings in historic church fire investigation
Multiple agencies respond to structure fire
Reporter: Ellie Mahan July 13, 2023 Gary Bee assists pushes unstables walls and debris back to the center of the structure, following the structure fire that took place near Farm Road 1713. Multiple local agencies and individuals coordinated to assist with a fully involved structure fire in the Lakeview Volunteer Fire Department district at 3:15 … Continue reading Multiple agencies respond to structure fire
New Fire Chief David Gilmore brings decades of experience to his role
Reporter: Ellie Mahan March 1, 2023 Chief David Gilmore and his wife, Lisa David Gilmore started his new role as Whitney fire chief Wednesday, February 1. Gilmore recently retired from Mansfield Fire Department after over 27 years of service. Gilmore got his start in public service at the Bosque County Sheriff’s Office, where he started … Continue reading New Fire Chief David Gilmore brings decades of experience to his role
Council discusses ESD 1 contract renewal
Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 25, 2023 The Whitney City Council met in a regular session Thursday, January 19, to discuss renewal of the city's contract with Emergency Services District (ESD) 1, hear departmental reports and review other monthly business. Interim Fire Chief Roy McCleary and Wayland Price, the city's former fire chief, spoke to the … Continue reading Council discusses ESD 1 contract renewal
Council hears reports, approves zoning for planned development
Editor: Shannon Cottongame December 22, 2022 The Whitney City Council met in a regular session Thursday, December 15 to consider regular monthly business and discuss rezoning requests. At the beginning of the meeting, Council Member Martis Ward voted against approval of the minutes of the December 5 special council meeting, stating that he wanted it … Continue reading Council hears reports, approves zoning for planned development
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Whitney fire chief set to retire after 46+ years of service
Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 25, 2022 Whitney Fire Chief Wayland Price Wayland Price was introduced to the world of firefighting when he was just a toddler. His father was a volunteer firefighter for 15 years, so at two years old, Price began growing up around the camaraderie, the late nights and the risks of the … Continue reading Whitney fire chief set to retire after 46+ years of service
Whitney City Council holds June meeting
Editor: Shannon Cottongame June 30, 2022 The Whitney City Council met in a regular session Tuesday, June 21, to hear monthly reports and consider agenda items. In open forum, resident Alan Ellis told the council that he would like to donate $10,000 toward the effort to create a better park for children and the community. … Continue reading Whitney City Council holds June meeting
Historic church picking up the pieces after fire
Editor: Shannon Cottongame Photo by: April Sanders May 26, 2022 Pastor Shane Metcalf delivered the message to members of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church and guests during an outdoor service held on the church grounds Sunday, May 22. A week earlier, the historic church was destroyed in a fire that authorities are calling suspicious. Pastor … Continue reading Historic church picking up the pieces after fire
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