Whitney Independent School District has scheduled in-person registration dates for new students, and instructions have been provided for returning students in grades three through 12 to be registered online. New student registration will be conducted Tuesday, July 23, through Thursday, July 25. At all campuses, hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and 8 … Continue reading WISD in-person registration set, returning students register online
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Motorcycle, SUV collision claims life of Whitney man
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) has released information about a fatal crash that occurred in Whitney Saturday, July 6. According to DPS reports, troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 22 near HCR 2105 south of Whitney at approximately 4:30 p.m. DPS Sergeant Ryan Howard reported that a westbound Dodge Durango failed … Continue reading Motorcycle, SUV collision claims life of Whitney man
Whitney City Council to meet in July session this Thursday
The Whitney City Council will meet in a regular session Thursday, July 18, at 6 p.m. The council is expected to review the city's 2022-23 financial audit. Specifications for city streets and roads will also be before the council for consideration. Lonnie Yandell is on the agenda to discuss repaving Joyce Street. The hiring of … Continue reading Whitney City Council to meet in July session this Thursday
City Council appoints new member, considers fire academy proposal
Vicki Wilson was sworn in to replace Aimee Boswell on the Whitney City Council Thursday, June 27. Wilson received the next highest number of votes in the May council election. Boswell recently vacated her seat on the council after moving out of the city. Pictured (l to r) are Wilson, City Secretary Kristi Woellert and … Continue reading City Council appoints new member, considers fire academy proposal
Independence Day celebrations scheduled throughout the area
Several celebrations have been planned in the Whitney area to mark the Independence Day holiday. The City of Whitney has scheduled a "Stars and Stripes Jamboree" picnic Saturday, July 6, from noon to 2 p.m. The city will have a combination water slide/bounce house on site at the City Park, and there will be tents, … Continue reading Independence Day celebrations scheduled throughout the area
Lake Whitney area parks announce opening dates
Just in time for the Fourth of July, many Lake Whitney area parks are reopening facilities to the public after recent flooding. Lake Whitney State Park officials announced last week that the park is expected to reopen Monday, July 1, and U.S. Corps of Engineers facilities are expected to begin opening this week. The state … Continue reading Lake Whitney area parks announce opening dates
City Council to meet in June special session
The Whitney City Council will meet in a special session Thursday, June 27, at 6 p.m. The June meeting was moved from the usual third Thursday of the month due to scheduling conflicts. The council will discuss road repair on North Trinity Street between Jefferson and Washington. A fire academy presentation will be given by … Continue reading City Council to meet in June special session
Chamber plans Lunch & Learn this Thursday
The Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce will host a "Lunch & Learn" event at noon Thursday, June 27. The program will be "Cyber Ninja" presented by Kae Keith. The event will be held at the Lake Whitney Public Library, located at 602 East Jefferson Avenue in Whitney. Attendees may bring their own lunch or RSVP … Continue reading Chamber plans Lunch & Learn this Thursday
City-wide cleanup effort Saturday
A city-wide cleanup will be held Saturday, June 22, allowing Whitney residents to dispose of unwanted items in dumpsters placed at Whitney City Park. The cleanup will be from 8 a.m. to noon, or when dumpsters are full. See map above for entry and exit procedures. A city-wide cleanup has been scheduled for Saturday, June … Continue reading City-wide cleanup effort Saturday
Our Daily Bread director wins Volunteer of the Year Award
Connie Stahl, director of Whitney's Our Daily Bread Food Bank, has won the AmeriCorps RSVP 2024 Volunteer of the Year Award to be presented at the McLennan Community College Conference Center in Waco Saturday, June 29, from noon to 3 p.m. Stahl will be presented this honor by Congressman Pete Sessions and State Representative Doc … Continue reading Our Daily Bread director wins Volunteer of the Year Award
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