Voters in the Whitney and Aquilla areas will begin making decisions in city and school elections when early voting for the Saturday, May 4, election date opens Monday, April 22. The City of Whitney and Whitney Independent School District will hold a joint election, and voting for both will be at the Whitney ISD Administration … Continue reading Early voting in city, school elections to begin Monday
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Residents should prepare to register pets
The City of Whitney is encouraging all residents to prepare to register their dogs and cats with the city as part of an animal control initiative. The City Council adopted an amended animal control ordinance at its March meeting, which includes mandatory registration of dogs and cats over four months of age. The overall goal … Continue reading Residents should prepare to register pets
LW Chamber banquet set for Thursday
The Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce will hold its 69th annual awards banquet Thursday, April 11, to recognize members of our community who give of their time and talents to make the Lake Whitney area a great place to live. Awards will be presented to the citizen of the year, chamber member of the year, … Continue reading LW Chamber banquet set for Thursday
Expect single-lane traffic on Whitney Dam
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced that it is planning road repairs on the Whitney Dam bridge from April 17 through May 18. The bridge on State Highway 22 over the dam will be limited to a single lane between Soldiers Bluff Park and Riverside Park between 6:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., seven … Continue reading Expect single-lane traffic on Whitney Dam
City of Whitney to begin animal control program
The Whitney City Council discussed the first steps of implementing an animal control program during a meeting held Thursday, March 28. A public education campaign will soon begin after the council approved a plan to require pet owners to register dogs and cats with the city. City Operations Director Billy Pribble reported that Fire Chief … Continue reading City of Whitney to begin animal control program
Residents reminded to prepare for eclipse
Area residents should be preparing for visitors to arrive over the next few days to view the Monday, April 8, total solar eclipse. While the City of Whitney is not planning any events and is focusing its efforts on preparing resources, Lake Whitney campgrounds are fully booked, and private landowners in the area are hosting … Continue reading Residents reminded to prepare for eclipse
Voter registration deadline nears for May elections
Those who are not registered to vote and plan to cast ballots in local city and school elections on Saturday, May 4, must register soon to be eligible. Texas law requires eligible voters to register by the 30th day before an election. The voter registration deadline for May elections is Thursday, April 4. Both the … Continue reading Voter registration deadline nears for May elections
Billboards seek tips about local teen’s murder
Ten digital billboards have been launched in the Houston area asking the public for tips in the effort to apprehend the murderer of Whitney teen Louise Wilson. Wilson, 17, was shot and killed in a road rage incident on I-45 in Houston on Sunday, December 10, while traveling to Galveston. Houston Crime Stoppers is offering … Continue reading Billboards seek tips about local teen’s murder
City Council to meet this Thursday
The Whitney City Council will meet in regular session Thursday evening, March 28, at 6 p.m. The meeting was rescheduled from the regular meeting date last Thursday. The council will discuss updates to the city's animal control code and beginning the first phase of an animal control initiative in the city. The council will consider … Continue reading City Council to meet this Thursday
LW Chamber golf tournament now registering
Registration is now underway for the Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce Spring Scramble golf tournament to be held Saturday, April 20, at Hillsboro Country Club. Entry fee is $300 per team of four or $75 per person. Tee off will be at 8:30 a.m., and prizes will be awarded for first, fifth and last places, … Continue reading LW Chamber golf tournament now registering
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