Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 1, 2021 Local unemployment rates were down in July from both the previous month and the same time last year, according to the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). Hill County’s unemployment rate dropped to 5.5 percent in July, a decrease from June’s rate of 6.1 percent and lower than last July’s 7.7 … Continue reading Local unemployment rates down in July, state adds jobs
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Bosque County officials provide update on COVID-19 surge
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 1, 2021 The Bosque County Emergency Management office released an update Friday, August 27, amid the latest increase in COVID-19 cases. The most serious issue the county is currently facing is finding intensive care unit (ICU) beds for seriously ill patients. "This also means if you have a heart attack or … Continue reading Bosque County officials provide update on COVID-19 surge
Lake Whitney Arts awards scholarship
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 1, 2021 Lake Whitney Arts is pleased to have awarded a $500 college scholarship to recent high school graduate Blake Trimble, who has been involved with at least a dozen shows at Lake Whitney Arts. Pictured above, Board of Directors member Marc Minnies presents a scholarship certificate to Trimble at the … Continue reading Lake Whitney Arts awards scholarship
Quinlan Ford races to season-opening win against Wildcats
Sports Writer: Brent Cook September 1, 2021 Senior Kyler Cryns slips past the Quinlan Ford defense Friday night at Wildcat Stadium. Cryns led the Wildcats in receiving with 54 yards and a touchdown. Whitney returns to action Friday in Robinson. The Quinlan Ford Panthers stormed into Wildcat Stadium to start the season on Friday night … Continue reading Quinlan Ford races to season-opening win against Wildcats
Bosque hay collection set for September 17
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 1, 2021 The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Bosque County will soon be collecting hay samples for the 43rd Annual Bosque County Hay Show and Scholarship Fundraiser. Those interested in submitting hay samples into this year’s contest may drop them off at the Bosque County Extension Office, located at 104 … Continue reading Bosque hay collection set for September 17
MHMC closed to in-person services Saturday
Submitted by Mission Hillsboro Medical Clinic September 1, 2021 Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in Hill County, Mission Hillsboro Medical Clinic will not be open for face-to-face patient care Saturday, September 4. Patients are asked to call 254-479-1489 for questions and/or refills. Callers should leave their name, date of birth, phone number and … Continue reading MHMC closed to in-person services Saturday
LWA to present “Hat Tricks”
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 1, 2021 Rehearsals are underway for Lake Whitney Arts’ September production of “Hat Tricks” by Dori Appel, directed by Rebecca Strange. Pictured above, Angela Montgomery, Kelly Robson and Becca Bilz Davis play a daughter, mother and reporter, respectively, as they rehearse one of the final scenes of the show. The production … Continue reading LWA to present “Hat Tricks”
Football coaches’ shows air Fridays on 1560 KHBR
The 2021 football season is underway with high school football teams throughout the area taking on non-district opponents. Keep up with many of these teams with high school football shows on Hillsboro’s 1560 AM KHBR Radio. Programs will be aired Fridays unless a team has a game scheduled for a Thursday, and then the show … Continue reading Football coaches’ shows air Fridays on 1560 KHBR
New farm animal liability signs now available from Texas Farm Bureau
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 1, 2021 Amendments to the Texas Farm Animal Liability Act (FALA) go into effect September 1 and require additional steps be taken by farm animal owners. FALA is a statute that offers limited liability for routine and customary activities on a farm, handling and managing farm animals and ranching activities. “The … Continue reading New farm animal liability signs now available from Texas Farm Bureau
Peoria VFD receives grant for new brush truck
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 1, 2021 Peoria Volunteer Fire Department is enhancing its firefighting capabilities with a new brush truck that was purchased with the help of a Texas A&M Forest Service grant. Peoria Volunteer Fire Department recently acquired a 2022 brush truck thanks to a cost share grant through the Texas A&M Forest Service … Continue reading Peoria VFD receives grant for new brush truck
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