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
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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
Court hears about Blum, Covington area solar farm
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 22, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a regular session Tuesday, March 14, and heard a presentation from a solar company that is planning a project in the northwestern portion of the county. Midpoint Solar obtained Chapter 313 Value Limitation Agreements with both Blum and Covington school districts prior … Continue reading Court hears about Blum, Covington area solar farm
Elvis-themed Big Event Weekend set at Bosque Arts Center
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 22, 2023 Award-winning tribute artist Al Joslin headlines the Bosque Arts Center Big Event Saturday, April 1. Tickets are available online at BosqueArtsCenter.org. The Bosque Arts Center (BAC) in Clifton encourages the public to get their tickets soon for Big Event weekend, when the theme will be all about Elvis. Friday, … Continue reading Elvis-themed Big Event Weekend set at Bosque Arts Center
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WISD board votes to increase retention stipends
Reporter: Ellie Mahan March 15, 2023 The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees met in a regular session Monday, March 6, to approve an increase in the retention stipends for all WISD employees, discuss the future possibility of repaving the parking lot near the bus barn and hear other reports. In August, the board … Continue reading WISD board votes to increase retention stipends
Fellowship of Retired Coaches founder seeks local members
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 15, 2023 Retired high school coach Mitch Reed recently moved from the Houston area with his wife to build a home in the Lake Whitney area. He founded Fellowship of Retired Coaches in 2020 and is working to add members to the group. He is pictured above with his father, Bob … Continue reading Fellowship of Retired Coaches founder seeks local members
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