Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 13, 2023 Larry Farmer Larry Farmer has announced his candidacy for the Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees. Farmer is an active community servant with a background in law enforcement. Farmer spent 19 years in law enforcement, with 14 of those as a sheriff's deputy. He also served as a … Continue reading Candidate announcement: Larry Farmer to seek a seat on Whitney ISD Board of Trustees
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Voter registration deadline Thursday for May elections
Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 6, 2023 Texas law requires new voters to register by the 30th day before an election, and the voter registration deadline for the May 6 election date is Thursday, April 6. Those who are not currently registered to vote and would like to cast a ballot in a local city or … Continue reading Voter registration deadline Thursday for May elections
Hill County Extension Office opens new location
April 6, 2023 The Hill County AgriLife Extension Office officially opened Friday, March 24, in its new location, 213 Stadium Drive in Hillsboro. The Extension Office offers a variety of services and programs, ranging from 4-H to cooking classes, and the new building and location will allow these programs to expand. The building contains five … Continue reading Hill County Extension Office opens new location
Commissioners accept bids for supplies, services
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 6, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a regular session Tuesday, March 28, and accepted its annual list of bids for products and services. Commissioners are required by law to seek bids on any goods or services they plan to spend more than $50,000 on in a year’s time. … Continue reading Commissioners accept bids for supplies, services
Vietnam veterans honored
April 5, 2023 Local veterans and veterans' supporters met at Whitney Veterans Memorial Park Wednesday, March 29, for a laying of the wreaths service in honor of National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Pictured above are veterans along with representatives of local organizations, such as American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of The American Legion, Veterans of Foreign … Continue reading Vietnam veterans honored
Local residents hear presentations with legislative session underway in Austin
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 29, 2023 State Representative Angelia Orr (R-Itasca) is pictured reading a resolution recognizing Hill County Day at the State Capitol Thursday, March 16. She also introduced members of the Hill County group (l to r, at back): County Judge Justin Lewis, Hillsboro City Manager Megan Henderson, Hillsboro Economic Development Corporation Board … Continue reading Local residents hear presentations with legislative session underway in Austin
Veterans Pardners works to provide resources to local veterans
Reporter: Ellie Mahan March 29, 2023 Donna "Red" Richardson, temporary assistant manager for Veterans Pardners, serves local veterans. Eight generations of Richardson's family have served the country in the military, with representation of five branches of the military. Veterans Pardners, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, was founded by Donna Pickett in December of 2016 … Continue reading Veterans Pardners works to provide resources to local veterans
Council approves purchase of new water meters
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 22, 2023 The Whitney City Council voted to replace water meters in the city with smart meters at a meeting held Thursday, March 16. The council's action follows a pilot program in which the meters were tested in select locations throughout the city. Public Works Director Billy Pribble told the council … Continue reading Council approves purchase of new water meters
Hill County Day In Austin
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 22, 2023 Hill County residents traveled to Austin Thursday, March 16, as both the state House of Representatives and Senate passed resolutions observing Hill County Day at the State Capitol. Representative Angelia Orr of Itasca and Senator Brian Birdwell each personally welcomed their Hill County constituents to Austin, and the group … Continue reading Hill County Day In Austin
Boat accident claims life of local resident
March 22, 2023 Two Whitney residents were involved in a boat crash Monday, March 13, that resulted in the death of one individual. The Lakelander was withholding the name of the victim at press time over the weekend pending an official release from authorities. According to reports, the accident occurred on the Brazos River in … Continue reading Boat accident claims life of local resident
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