Since 2010, the Saturday after Thanksgiving has been known as Small Business Saturday. The annual event encourages people to kick off the holiday shopping season by supporting stores in their own community. The Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce will offer bags stuffed with items and information from local businesses to the first 50 shoppers downtown … Continue reading ‘Small Business Saturday’ kicks off holiday shopping
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Whitney City Council meets in regular monthly session
The Whitney City Council met in its November session Thursday, November 21.The council approved a contract with Vyve Broadband in an effort to improve communication and internet services across city facilities. The council voted to issue a request for proposals for administrative services to navigate the FEMA Public Assistance program to optimize funding. The administrative … Continue reading Whitney City Council meets in regular monthly session
Wreaths Across America effort continues
Whitney Memorial Park has once again joined in the mission to "Remember, Honor, Teach" as an official Wreaths Across America location for 2024. Wreaths Across America started as a simple gesture of thanks that has grown into a national, yearlong movement of dedicated volunteers and communities coming together to not only remember the nation’s fallen … Continue reading Wreaths Across America effort continues
Wildcats close out successful season with playoff trip
The Wildcats lost to the Palmer Bulldogs 41-32 in the Class 3A Division I Bi-District Championship played at Lumpkins Stadium in Waxahachie Thursday, November 14. Pictured is senior Hagan Landrum picking up some yards on a pass reception in the third quarter. The Whitney Wildcats clawed into the playoffs this season and fought until the … Continue reading Wildcats close out successful season with playoff trip
CERT training efforts to begin in Hill County
Program Manager Chris Clark is heading up the county's efforts to form a Community Emergency Response Team. A Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) has been formed in Hill County to enhance community preparedness for disasters. The first CERT was created by the City of Los Angeles, California Fire Department in 1985 as a means to … Continue reading CERT training efforts to begin in Hill County
Wildcats advance to playoffs
The Wildcats secured a playoff spot with a 38-0 win over the West Trojans last week. Pictured above is Delvion Walter powering past the Trojans to help push Whitney into the playoffs. Anthony Librado photo Staring at a must-win scenario against the rival West Trojans, the Whitney Wildcats (6-4, 2-3) left no doubt about which … Continue reading Wildcats advance to playoffs
Whitney to observe Veterans Day with appreciation event Nov. 11
Whitney’s 2024 Veterans Day appreciation event has been scheduled for Monday, November 11, starting at 11 a.m. at Lake Whitney Senior Center. All veterans and families of veterans are invited to attend, and the entire community is asked to honor veterans of the military who have served our country. Keynote speaker will be Hill County … Continue reading Whitney to observe Veterans Day with appreciation event Nov. 11
Food For Families goal set at 70,000 pounds
The annual Food For Families Drive is scheduled for Friday, November 22, at Our Daily Bread Food Bank in Whitney. All November donations will be counted toward the Lake Whitney Food Bank goal of 70,000 pounds. Volunteers will accept donations at the food bank, located at 100 Sims Drive in Whitney, from 7 a.m. to … Continue reading Food For Families goal set at 70,000 pounds
Veteran, author publishes stories from barber chair
Lakeith Jones Local veteran and new author Lakeith Jones recently published a book that earned the "top new release" designation on Amazon in the faith category, and he is inviting the community to a book signing Tuesday, November 12, in Waco. "Best Barber Ever: Stories from the Chair" includes stories from Jones' barber chair on … Continue reading Veteran, author publishes stories from barber chair
Wildcat victory sets up must-win showdown with West
(Note: This game has been moved to 7 p.m. Thursday, November 7 due to weather conditions.) The Whitney Wildcats got back into the groove Friday night, November 1, dancing past the Groesbeck Goats and keeping the hope for a playoff berth alive. The Wildcats posted 42 points in the second half to slam the door … Continue reading Wildcat victory sets up must-win showdown with West
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