National amateur radio exercise this weekend

June 21, 2023 Ham radio operators from the Lake Whitney Amateur Radio Society (LWARS) will be participating in a national amateur radio exercise from 1 p.m. Saturday, June 24 until 1 p.m. Sunday, June 25, at the Lake Whitney Public Library. The public is welcome to visit and will have an opportunity to get on … Continue reading National amateur radio exercise this weekend

WISD’s ACE program providing safe, free place for children to learn this summer

Reporter: Ellie Mahan June 14, 2023 Participants in the summer ACE program gather for a group photo at a field trip to the Mayborn Museum in Waco. See accompanying story for more information about Afterschool Centers on Education. Whitney’s Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) program is hosting a summer camp for Whitney ISD students in … Continue reading WISD’s ACE program providing safe, free place for children to learn this summer

Whitney grad receives top scholarship

Editor: Shannon Cottongame June 14, 2023 The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Association (HLSRA) recently announced that Whitney graduate Canyon Massengale is the recipient of this year’s Hill County Area Go Texan $20,000 scholarship. Massengale is the son of Jason and Maggi Massengale of Morgan. He will attend Texas Tech University and major in pre-med … Continue reading Whitney grad receives top scholarship

WISD serving free summer breakfast, lunch to children

Editor: Shannon Cottongame June 7, 2023 Whitney Independent School District is serving breakfast and lunch to youth 18 and under and enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years old throughout June. The meals are free of charge and offered each weekday. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a U.S. Department of Agriculture nutrition … Continue reading WISD serving free summer breakfast, lunch to children

Rep. Orr comments on Paxton vote

Editor: Shannon Cottongame June 7, 2023 District 13 Representative Angelia Orr, R-Itasca, released a statement last week on her vote in favor of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment in the Texas House of Representatives Saturday, May 27. Orr’s statement read:“The initial facts revealed by the Republican-led General Investigating Committee regarding Attorney General Ken Paxton’s conduct … Continue reading Rep. Orr comments on Paxton vote

Top graduates of local schools recognized

Editor: Shannon Cottongame June 7, 2023 Covington High School recently honored the valedictorian and salutatorian of its 2023 graduating class. At the top of the class is valedictorian Cassidy Utter (left), the daughter of Larry and Jessica Utter. She will study social work at Tarleton State University. Salutatorian Kalleigh Cline (right) is the daughter of … Continue reading Top graduates of local schools recognized

Public hearings planned on solar reinvestment zones

Editor: Shannon Cottongame June 1, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a regular session Tuesday, May 23, and set public hearings on the creation of reinvestment zones for two more solar projects. The court scheduled the hearings for Tuesday, June 27, during the regular meeting that will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the … Continue reading Public hearings planned on solar reinvestment zones

Class of ’23 to graduate at Wildcat Stadium Friday

Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 24, 2023 Canyon Massengale Valedictorian Daisy Baker Salutatorian The Whitney High School Class of 2023 will graduate at 7 p.m. Friday night, May 26, at Wildcat Stadium in Whitney. Valedictorian of this year's senior class is Canyon Gene Massengale, the son of Jason and Maggi Massengale of Morgan. Massengale will attend … Continue reading Class of ’23 to graduate at Wildcat Stadium Friday

Council approves contract for full water system study

Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 24, 2023 The Whitney City Council accepted an engineering services proposal from Clark Associates for a full survey and study of the city's water system at a meeting held Thursday, May 18. Public Works Director Billy Pribble told the council that the full study is needed in order for the city … Continue reading Council approves contract for full water system study

Local unemployment rate drops in latest TWC report

Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 24, 2023 Hill and Bosque county unemployment rates dropped in April, according to data released by the Texas Workforce Commission Friday, May 19. According to the latest report, Hill County's April unemployment rate was 3.6%, down from the March rate of 4.5%. In April, there were 676 unemployed individuals out of … Continue reading Local unemployment rate drops in latest TWC report