Editor: Shannon Cottongame July 28, 2021 The Board of Directors of the Dorothy Gaines Foundation recently announced that the foundation is now accepting grant applications for 2021. The foundation is authorized to make grants to organizations and institutions that are exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or to governmental entities in amounts … Continue reading Dorothy Gaines Foundation taking apps
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Tickets available for LWA’s Hansel And Gretel
Lake Whitney Arts is heading into final rehearsals for Hansel and Gretel by Vera Morris, directed by Whitney Gant. This show features a cast of very talented youngsters and will run for one weekend only, Friday, August 6, through Sunday, August 8. This wonderfully entertaining version of the classic tale is guaranteed to delight young … Continue reading Tickets available for LWA’s Hansel And Gretel
Smith Foundation announces opening of grant applications
July 29, 2021
Whitney High School Drill Team earns multiple accolades at camp
Pictured (l to r) are: front row - First Lieutenant Roselyn Villarreal, Captain Eliza Banner, Second Lieutenant Annette Prado; second row - Hannah Jaynes, Social Officer Nayeli Estrada, Sandra Contreras, Jaden Henderson, Katie Davis, Jaden Cashio; back row - Evelyn Figueroa, Raylee Thornton, Elyse Minniear, Jaycee Green, Skylie Jones, Marilyn Hatfield and Andrea Figueroa. Reporter: … Continue reading Whitney High School Drill Team earns multiple accolades at camp
LW Senior Center offers fun & fellowship
The list of activities offered at Lake Whitney Senior Center continues to grow as more seniors join in the weekly fun. Whitney area residents gather each Tuesday for games, food, crafts, exercise, dancing, Bible study and other special programs. Pictured are attendees enjoying a recent game of dominoes at the center, which is located at … Continue reading LW Senior Center offers fun & fellowship
Whitney resident races at Bristol Motor Speedway
Reporter: Ellie Mahan July 21, 2021 People who have lived in the country for a long time may have friends who made a hobby out of racing on dirt roads, cruising on back roads every chance they get. For Joe Sheddan, owner of Joe Sheddan excavation and a 21-year Whitney resident, it’s not just a … Continue reading Whitney resident races at Bristol Motor Speedway
WISD campuses preparing for registration next week
Registration dates for Whitney elementary school, intermediate school, middle school and high school are set for Tuesday, July 27, through Thursday, July 29, at each campus. The first day of school for Whitney students is Wednesday, August 18 Whitney elementary school Elementary school registration will be Tuesday, July 27, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., … Continue reading WISD campuses preparing for registration next week
Summer Activities Continue At The Library
The Lake Whitney Public Library has worked to keep the area's young people occupied and learning throughout the summer with a number of virtual activities, including Zoom classes. The next opportunity will be a Zoom class on computer programming set for Friday, July 23, and Friday, August 20, at 3 p.m. In this class, instructor … Continue reading Summer Activities Continue At The Library
Local resident wins Dr Pepper prize
In honor of The Dr Pepper Museum's 30th birthday, the museum picked two winners of a year's supply of Dr Pepper, and one of the winners was Pat Boswell, a Whitney resident. Boswell said she started drinking Dr Pepper in 1991 and has been a fan of the drink ever since. Her prize was 365 … Continue reading Local resident wins Dr Pepper prize
Hill College, North Texas Automobile Dealers launch Auto Tech Apprenticeship Program
North Texas Automobile Dealers Association Chairman Charlie Gilchrist and Hill College President Dr. Pam Boehm were joined by their teams to sign the Memorandum of Understanding for the new Auto Tech Apprenticeship program at the college’s Cleburne Technical Center. Hill College is providing college-to-career opportunities for its students pursuing an automotive technology degree or certification … Continue reading Hill College, North Texas Automobile Dealers launch Auto Tech Apprenticeship Program
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