Whitney Independent School District Superintendent Todd Southard announced changes related to school safety and security in a letter to parents last week. Southard said that each Whitney ISD campus will employ an armed security guard this school year. Daniel Turner will be working at the elementary school, Heath Yeager will be at the intermediate school, … Continue reading WISD announces 2024-25 school safety protocols
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Hill Co. Paw Pals signing up golfers, sponsors
The fourth annual Putts for Paws golf tournament is scheduled for Saturday, October 19, at the Old Course at White Bluff Resort in Whitney. This golf tournament is a fundraising event to benefit Hill County Paw Pals in Hillsboro. The four-person scramble will get underway at 10 a.m. There will be trophies awarded for first, … Continue reading Hill Co. Paw Pals signing up golfers, sponsors
Council discusses funding for road work
The Whitney City Council addressed several agenda items related to street conditions in the city during a regular meeting held Thursday evening, July 18. The council heard a presentation from Rob Barthen of Grant Works, which has assisted the city on grant applications and related projects in the past. Barthen presented information about the Texas … Continue reading Council discusses funding for road work
Animal control seeking supply donations
The City of Whitney's new animal control program has had several successes lately, including locating and adopting out animals that were found to be strays in the city.The city recently began caring for young puppies and is seeking donations of puppy food, old towels and puppy chew toys (no rawhide). City officials said that as … Continue reading Animal control seeking supply donations
City Council to meet in special session Thurs.
The Whitney City Council has scheduled a special session for Thursday, July 25, at 6 p.m.The council will hear a presentation on employee benefits from several insurance providers before voting on an employee benefits insurance broker of record for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The council will also vote on amending the obstruction of streets ordinance … Continue reading City Council to meet in special session Thurs.
WISD in-person registration set, returning students register online
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
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
