Tickets, tables and sponsorships are now available for the Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce's 70th annual awards banquet. The event will be held Thursday, April 24, at 6 p.m. at the HILCO Civic and Events Center in Itasca. This year's theme is Platinum Jubilee. Individual tickets are $75, a corporate table of six is $600, … Continue reading LW Chamber selling tickets to banquet
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White Bluff VFD adds firefighter rehab unit
White Bluff Volunteer Fire Department has improved its ability to assist area firefighters during extended emergencies with the addition of a new rehab unit. Pictured (l to r) are three of the department's Firefighter Assist and Support Team (FAST) members: Stephanie Hapka, Support and Rehab Coordinator Kathy Corbin and Assistant Coordinator Terry Pierce. White Bluff … Continue reading White Bluff VFD adds firefighter rehab unit
WHS German students earn top 10 wins at state contest
Syvana Hill and Dariana Contreras, pictured above, won first place with their club album at the state German contest. Whitney High School German students brought home 22 top-10 wins from the 43rd Annual Texas State German Contest held last weekend at Texas State University in San Marcos. The Whitney team placed ninth overall in sweepstakes … Continue reading WHS German students earn top 10 wins at state contest
Council approves homestead exemption
The Whitney City Council voted to establish property tax homestead exemptions for residences in the city during a regular meeting held Thursday, February 20. The council's action established a $5,000 residential homestead exemption, and the exemption will be $10,000 for those age 65 and older or disabled. The change will take effect in the 2025 … Continue reading Council approves homestead exemption
Volunteers continue building beds for kids
Pictured above is a bed built by Sleep in Heavenly Peace volunteers, along with bedding that the volunteers were able to purchase thanks to a grant from the Dorothy Gaines Foundation. The Whitney Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a non-profit organization dedicated to providing beds for children in need, held a community build … Continue reading Volunteers continue building beds for kids
Chamber still taking award nominations
The Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for awards to be presented during this year's chamber banquet. The 70th annual awards dinner and banquet will be held Thursday, April 24, at the HILCO Civic and Event Center in Itasca.Each year, the chamber presents awards to individuals and businesses for their significant contributions to … Continue reading Chamber still taking award nominations
New director named at LW Public Library
Library Director Christie Rogers (Stacey Greenawalt photo) Christie Rogers has been selected by the City of Whitney to serve as director of Lake Whitney Public Library. Rogers had been serving as interim library director since former director Denise Carter retired last October. "I came into the library back in April of 2024 looking for eclipse … Continue reading New director named at LW Public Library
Cats Fall To Palmer In Bi-District
The Whitney High School boys varsity basketball team lost to Palmer 60-39 in the Class 1A Division I Region III Bi-District Championships Tuesday, February 18. The game featured four quarters of physical basketball with Palmer pulling away in the final period. Pictured above is K.J. O’Hearn taking a shot against the Bulldogs. The Whitney Wildcats … Continue reading Cats Fall To Palmer In Bi-District
Whitney ISD board approves four-day week for 2025-26
The Whitney Independent School District (WISD) Board of Trustees met in regular session Monday, February 10, and approved the move to a four-day school week for the 2025-26 academic year. In a survey conducted within the district, 94.7% of WISD faculty and staff wished to move to a four-day instructional week, and 66.7% of the … Continue reading Whitney ISD board approves four-day week for 2025-26
Multiple candidates file for city, school positions
The filing period for city and school candidates ended Friday, February 14, and there will be contested races for both the City of Whitney and Whitney Independent School District.Mayor Janice Sanders filed to retain her seat and will be challenged by Zach Hamlin and Brian Burkhart. Council members Sam Pierce and Jason Ince both filed … Continue reading Multiple candidates file for city, school positions
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