Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 18, 2021 Hill County's request for the return of a free COVID-19 testing center has been denied by the state amid the latest increase in cases. Hill County Judge Justin Lewis said that the county was told it would be responsible for paying for the site, and that cost was approximately … Continue reading State denies Hill County’s request for free testing site
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Public invited to historical program Thursday
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 18, 2021 Senior District Judge Robert Stem will present a program on the Miers Expedition at the historic Cumberland Presbyterian Church on the campus of the Hill County Cell Block Museum Thursday, August 19, at 6 p.m. The program will be jointly hosted by the Hill County Historical Commission, the Hill … Continue reading Public invited to historical program Thursday
Hill Regional announces restrictions on visitation
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 18, 2021 Hill Regional Hospital announced Friday, August 13, that it is restricting visitation at the hospital due to the current high COVID-19 infection rates in the county. Effective immediately, Hill Regional Hospital will no longer allow visitors in the Emergency Department, Surgery or the Medical/Surgical Department without prior approval from … Continue reading Hill Regional announces restrictions on visitation
Commissioners approve reinvestment zone as discussions with solar developer continue
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 18, 2021 The Hill County Commissioners Court continued discussions about a possible tax abatement for a solar project in the county during a meeting held last week. The court approved the creation of a reinvestment zone for 5,607 acres of land near Itasca and Milford, which is a necessary step that … Continue reading Commissioners approve reinvestment zone as discussions with solar developer continue
Your local library: More than a place to check out books
Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 18, 2021 Denise Carter, who has been the director of Lake Whitney Public Library for 15 years and a librarian for 44 years, has a passion for helping people and sharing her love for books with others. She said The Wonkey Donkey is one of her favorite books because, “It’s one … Continue reading Your local library: More than a place to check out books
Local sales tax allocations up over last August
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 18, 2021 Local sales tax allocations remained strong when Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar released monthly sales tax data last week. Whitney's August allocation came to $80,194.44, up nine percent from last August. From January through August 2021, the city's allocations are up over 10 percent for a total of $511,934.32. Hillsboro's … Continue reading Local sales tax allocations up over last August
Meals On Wheels volunteer teaches children to give back
Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 18, 2021 Rebecca Church and her three daughters pictured above: Mattelyn, age 8, Micah, age 6, and McKenna, age 10 have been delivering with Meals On Wheels for more than five years. Founded in 1967, Meals on Wheels Waco is a nonprofit agency that works to nurture the bodies and spirits … Continue reading Meals On Wheels volunteer teaches children to give back
Church hosts 12-step recovery program weekly
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 18, 2021 Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered 12-step recovery program that meets every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Central Baptist Church in Hillsboro. Organizers say that the program is for anyone with "hurts that haunt our hearts, hang ups that cause us pain and habits that mess up our … Continue reading Church hosts 12-step recovery program weekly
“Battle of the Bench” activities set for this Saturday downtown
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 11, 2021 Anne Chastain, who now operates Juniper Cove Winery at the location of the original Battle of the Benches, has refurbished the bench at the corner of Brazos Street and Washington Avenue in downtown Whitney. Residents of Whitney are invited to attend the "Battle of the Bench" event set for … Continue reading “Battle of the Bench” activities set for this Saturday downtown
Director returns to film scenes of latest movie in his hometown
Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 11, 2021 The cast and crew of "Bury A Lover" filmed scenes in Laguna Park Thursday, July 15. Pictured are (l to r): front - Michael W. Green, Christopher Durbin, Jonathan JJ Perez, Shaun Peter Cunningham; back - Joey Kloepfer, Mike Zaragosa, Kenneth Wayne Gunter, Robb Hudspeth, J William Boothman II, … Continue reading Director returns to film scenes of latest movie in his hometown
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