Reporter: Ellie Mahan October 13, 2022 Although summer rain has helped mitigate extreme drought conditions in the county, all of Hill County is in a moderate drought, and more than half of the county is in a severe drought, according to the National Integrated Drought Information System. The dry conditions have caused Lake Whitney’s water … Continue reading Drought impacting lake levels, agriculture
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Photo contest raises funds for food bank
Part of this year’s Pioneer Days contests and festivities was a baby photo contest for children under the age of four in the Hill County area. Judges chose first through third place winners, and the public chose a fan favorite by casting $1 votes at the Pioneer Days festival. Caroline Gomez, who was voted fan … Continue reading Photo contest raises funds for food bank
Investigation results in three local arrests
Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 12, 2022 The Hill County Sheriff’s Office arrested three men Monday, October 3, and Tuesday, October 4, after wrapping up a months-long narcotics investigation conducted jointly with the Bosque County Sheriff’s Office. The arrests began when Sergeant Spencer Batchelor conducted a traffic stop on Farm Road 933 near Farm Road 1713 … Continue reading Investigation results in three local arrests
Smith Foundation awards grants
Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 12, 2022 The George G. and Alva Hudson Smith Foundation has announced its grant awards for 2022. The foundation is committing $126,000 to six organizations across Hill County. In the 28 years of its existence, the foundation has awarded over $2,400,000 to area organizations that serve the community. This year’s grants … Continue reading Smith Foundation awards grants
LWA meets with scholarship recipients
Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 12, 2022 Sean Keegan,LWA Board Vice PresidentStacey Greenawalt Lake Whitney Arts Association recently met with graduates who received Let Your Light Shine Fund scholarships for 2022. Kendrick Booth, Brayden Heath and Sean Keegan were presented $500 each in hopes that the funds will help offset first-year costs at their respective colleges, … Continue reading LWA meets with scholarship recipients
Wildcats of the week
October 12, 2022 Every week, teachers at Whitney Elementary School select a student from their class who exhibits outstanding Wildcat behavior in the classroom and in the school hallways. Wildcats of the Week gain certain privileges in class, such as being the teacher’s helper, being the line leader and even getting to eat lunch on … Continue reading Wildcats of the week
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Whitney Wildcats dance to 61-14 homecoming victory
October 6, 2022 Whitney High School senior Caitlin Poore was crowned this year's homecoming queen during halftime of Friday night's football game. She is the daughter of Grandon and Carissa Poore of Whitney and is pictured celebrating with her great-grandfather, Jim Cato. Senior Tamarius Green was named the 2022 homecoming king. The Whitney Wildcats put … Continue reading Whitney Wildcats dance to 61-14 homecoming victory
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47th Annual Pioneer Days downtown this Saturday
The Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce will present the 47th annual Pioneer Days Saturday, October 1, with the annual carnival getting underway Thursday evening and continuing through Saturday's festival. Carnival games and rides will operate in the downtown area from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday evenings, and the fun will continue on Saturday. … Continue reading 47th Annual Pioneer Days downtown this Saturday
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