Dr. Jay H. Oakey, DDS, a highly respected dentist in the community, recently returned from a week-long intensive training program in Portugal, where he focused on advanced techniques in dental implant surgery. The program, held at a renowned dental institute in Lisbon, specialized in extreme and complex cases of dental implants, further sharpening Dr. Oakey’s … Continue reading Local dentist expands expertise with advanced training in Portugal
(Submitted by Library Staff.) Library Director Denise Carter After decades of dedicated service, our beloved library director Denise Carter has retired. Denise began in the Whitney library system in 2006, bringing 48 years of expertise as a librarian. She is leaving behind a legacy of community connection and inspiration. In our small town, Denise built … Continue reading Library director retires after 48 years as devoted librarian
The City of Whitney will host National Night Out Saturday, October 12, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Whitney City Park. The community is invited to come together and share an evening getting to know their emergency responders. Seating will be available, and food trucks will be on site, including The Big Dipper and Cheeky's … Continue reading National Night Out Oct. 12 at City Park
The Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce is preparing to host its 49th installment of Whitney's Pioneer Days festival Saturday, October 5. Visitors and residents will gather in downtown Whitney to enjoy carnival rides, shopping, food vendors, live entertainment and the afternoon's parade. The fun starts early with the carnival opening from 6 to 9 p.m. … Continue reading 49th Pioneer Days Saturday
The Whitney City Council met in a special session Saturday morning, September 28, and approved the city budget and tax rate ahead of the city's fiscal year that began October 1. The council also accepted the resignation of Library Director Denise Carter and named former fire chief Wayland Price interim fire chief. The council adopted … Continue reading Council approves tax rate, budget in special session
Pictured is #33, senior fullback Dalton Neagle. The Whitney Wildcats came out swinging against the Little River Academy Bumblebees Friday night at Wildcat Stadium. It was the Wildcats' final non-district contest, and the eye-opening 76-30 victory showcased why Whitney will be a force to be reckoned with for the remainder of the season. The Wildcats … Continue reading Wildcats swat Bumblebees 76-30
The Whitney City Council voted to remove the $5 ambulance service fee from water bills and implement regular billing procedures for the city's ambulance service in a regular meeting held Thursday evening, September 19. At the end of 2015, the city added the $5 charge to water bills to help fund the city's ambulance service. … Continue reading Council restructures ambulance billing
With six touchdowns, Jontae Johnson helped propel the Wildcats to a big win over Rogers Friday night. The Rogers Eagles flew into Wildcat Stadium with high hopes for an upset against the Whitney Wildcats this past Friday night. Rogers, a smaller 3A-Division 2 school, immediately set the tone with a 66-yard rushing touchdown on the … Continue reading Wildcats fly past Rogers Eagles 64-13
The Whitney High School varsity volleyball team will begin its district schedule Friday night, September 27. The Lady 'Cats will take on McGregor on the road, with junior varsity games starting at 4:30 p.m. Whitney will have another district away game against Clifton Tuesday, October 1, before the first district home game Friday, October 4, … Continue reading Lady ‘Cats to begin district play Friday
The Whitney Independent School District (WISD) Board of Trustees met in regular session Monday, September 9. Staff members of the month were elementary school custodian Hector Ramirez, intermediate school teacher Alyssa Mitchell, middle school teacher Gary Kreder and high school librarian Hope Sandoval. Students of the month were elementary student Caleb Peterka, intermediate student Zaden … Continue reading Whitney ISD board meets in Sept. session
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