Fire department seeks volunteers

Reporter: Ellie Mahan March 30, 2022 The Whitney Fire Department has 12 volunteers and would love to welcome about six more to the team. For information about how to become a volunteer firefighter, call the fire station at 254-694-2444. Other fire departments throughout the area are also facing an increase in calls and a shortage … Continue reading Fire department seeks volunteers

Family loses home in fire that burns three structures

Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 16, 2022 Multiple fire departments responded to three structure fires off of FM 2604 north of Whitney Friday afternoon, March 11. At 2:18 p.m., volunteer fire departments were dispatched to the 100 block of Cedar Hill Drive. Just moments later, firefighters arrived to find a two-story home fully engulfed in flames. … Continue reading Family loses home in fire that burns three structures