The candidate filing period for May city and school elections opens Wednesday, January 17, and will continue through Friday, February 16. Locally, both the City of Whitney and Whitney Independent School District will have positions available in May. For the City of Whitney, the terms of council members Aimee Boswell, Martis Ward and Valery Peacock … Continue reading Candidate filing begins for May elections
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City Council to hold monthly meeting Thurs.
The Whitney City Council will meet in a regular session Thursday, January 18, at 6 p.m.The council will consider a special events application submitted by the Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce for the Boiling with the Badges event scheduled for Saturday, March 9. A closed session will be held for private consultation with the city … Continue reading City Council to hold monthly meeting Thurs.
District schedule now underway for ‘Lady Cats’
The Whitney High School girls basketball team began district play Friday, January 5, with a home game against the Maypearl Panthers. The Lady Panthers came away with a 56-36 win in the first district matchup. The Lady Wildcats had already competed in three tournaments prior to district. The first was at Brock, where they faced … Continue reading District schedule now underway for ‘Lady Cats’
Fundraising for Baker Field track now underway
The Whitney Wildcat Football League has been raising funds to repair the track at Baker Field. Joe Corson, one of the main drivers of the project, recently spoke at a school board meeting on the importance of a public track to our community and youth. "Our community has donated a little over $4,000," he reported. … Continue reading Fundraising for Baker Field track now underway
Local Al-Anon, Alateen groups
Locally, Al-Anon meets on Monday and Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. Alateen meets Monday night from 7-8 p.m. Both meet at 327 FM 1713 in Whitney. Call 254-694-5007 for more information.
MOW drivers needed locally
Meals on Wheels is seeking volunteers to assist with its mission of delivering meals and smiles to Whitney seniors. Meals on Wheels volunteers must be 18 years old, have their own vehicle and pass a background check. For more information, email rachel@mowwaco.org or call 254-752-0316.
Senior exercise classes offered
Senior exercise classes are offered at Open Range Community Center, located at 757 FM 1713. Seniors are invited to attend for 45 minutes of exercise with videos. The group meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:30 a.m.
Senior Center set to reopen
The Lake Whitney Senior Center will reopen Tuesday, January 9, after having been closed for the holidays.
Local teen mourned after fatal shooting in Houston
The Whitney community is mourning the death of 17-year-old Louise Jean Wilson, who was fatally shot in what authorities called a road rage incident in Houston Sunday, December 10. Wilson was traveling to Galveston on I-45 with two male passengers when the shooting occurred in downtown Houston. Houston authorities reported that Wilson moved into the … Continue reading Local teen mourned after fatal shooting in Houston
WISD board hears TASB presentation
The Whitney Independent School District (WISD) Board of Trustees met in a regular session Monday, December 11. The board heard a presentation from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) and approved proposals to create a district police department and allow chaplain volunteers at school. Cheryl Hoover presented the TASB Staffing Survey Report. The report … Continue reading WISD board hears TASB presentation
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