Election Day Saturday for city, school

Election day voting for the City of Whitney and Whitney ISD is Saturday, May 3. City of Whitney voters will choose a mayor and two council members, and voters within the school district will select two board members. Voting will be conducted in the Whitney ISD Administration Building Board Room, located at 305 South San … Continue reading Election Day Saturday for city, school

Hubbard man sentenced for 2023 assault

A 40-year-old Hubbard man was sentenced to 60 years for a 2023 assault on his elderly grandmother after a Hill County trial that wrapped up Wednesday, April 23. Christopher Loud was found guilty of burglary of a habitation with intent to commit assault for breaking into his 87-year-old grandmother's house and beating her until she … Continue reading Hubbard man sentenced for 2023 assault

Council approves trial of permitting process

The Whitney City Council approved a six-month trial of the city's new permitting process during a Thursday, April 17, meeting. The council created a committee last summer to simplify and clarify the permitting process. The committee includes two council members, local general contractors, the permitting clerk, Mayor Janice Sanders and Operations Director Billy Pribble. Pribble … Continue reading Council approves trial of permitting process

WISD board approves new weight room

The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees met in regular session Thursday, April 17, and approved beginning the partial conversion of Whitney High School's auxiliary gymnasium to a weight room. WHS Athletic Director David Haynes said that the move will be a major improvement from the school's current weight room, which is tightly packed … Continue reading WISD board approves new weight room

Early voting underway this week

Early voting in the Saturday, May 3, election got underway Tuesday, April 22. The City of Whitney and Whitney ISD will have a joint election. City of Whitney voters will choose a mayor and two council members, and voters within the school district will select two board members. Early voting will be conducted in the … Continue reading Early voting underway this week

Church of Christ minister to retire after 33 years

Bruce and Debbie Martin Minister Bruce Martin and his wife, Debbie, are retiring after 33 years of service to the Whitney Church of Christ. The congregation invites the public to a retirement celebration Saturday, April 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the church. The couple and their children came to Whitney from Galveston in … Continue reading Church of Christ minister to retire after 33 years

Early voting to begin in local election

Early voting in the Saturday, May 3, election will get underway Tuesday, April 22. The City of Whitney and Whitney ISD will have a joint election. City of Whitney voters will choose a mayor and two council members, and voters within the school district will select two board members. Early voting will be conducted in … Continue reading Early voting to begin in local election

‘Mallmageddon’ at outlet mall this weekend

The City of Hillsboro has announced a schedule for its upcoming "Mallmageddon" event to commemorate the history of Hillsboro's outlet mall and celebrate its upcoming redevelopment. Events will run from Thursday, April 17, through Sunday, April 20. Demolition of the majority of the mall is expected to begin by June as Hillsboro city officials work … Continue reading ‘Mallmageddon’ at outlet mall this weekend

City Council scheduled to meet April 17

The Whitney City Council will meet in a regular session Thursday, April 17, at 6 p.m.The council will discuss dates for the 2025-26 budget workshops, plan a citizen engagement survey for the 2025-26 budget and vote on enacting a six-month trial of the new permitting process. Department heads will also provide their monthly reports to … Continue reading City Council scheduled to meet April 17

Easter BBQ, egg hunt set at area VFD

Steele Creek Acres Volunteer Fire Department will host an Easter "Eggstravaganza" Saturday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be barbecue, games, an egg hunt for kids, arts and crafts for all ages and a silent auction. As a fundraiser, the department will be selling brisket plates for $15. Plates include baked … Continue reading Easter BBQ, egg hunt set at area VFD