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Barker sworn in at special meeting, open city council seat to be filled
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 4, 2022 Mayor Jerry Barker was officially sworn in by City Secretary Kristi Woellert at a special Whitney City Council meeting that was called Thursday, July 28. He will fill the mayor's position until the May 2023 election, at which time he plans to run for a full two-year term. The … Continue reading Barker sworn in at special meeting, open city council seat to be filled
Whitney marks 100 years of historic bench site
Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 4, 2022 Sisters (l to r) Debbie Rose Money and Jennifer Rose Ryan marked the 100th anniversary of Whitney's historic bench site Saturday. The sisters are great-granddaughters of Tom Rose, who was known as dean of the "bench sitters." Displayed next to them are photos that were published in Life Magazine. … Continue reading Whitney marks 100 years of historic bench site
Commissioners approve texting service for FAQ’s
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 4, 2022 The Hill County Commissioners Court approved a new texting service for the elections office and moved forward with a tax abatement for a solar storage facility in a meeting held Tuesday, July 26. Hill County Elections Administrator Aaron Torres and Jon Myers of TextMyGov presented information about the texting … Continue reading Commissioners approve texting service for FAQ’s
Smith Foundation taking 2022 grant applications
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 4, 2022 The Board of Directors of the George G. and Alva Hudson Smith Foundation has announced the opening of the 2022 grant application process. Applications for grants to be awarded this year must be received on or before September 1, 2022. Grant awards will be announced in October 2022. Applicants … Continue reading Smith Foundation taking 2022 grant applications
Candidate Announcement: Cedric Davis To Seek HD 13 Seat
Cedric Davis On November 8, voters will choose a state representative for the newly drawn Texas House District 13. Cedric Davis, the Democratic nominee, won the March Primary and says it is time to have some “real talk” about how to help all struggling Texans of Central Texas. Davis said that it is his highest … Continue reading Candidate Announcement: Cedric Davis To Seek HD 13 Seat
Wildcats win state tournament
August 4, 2022 The High School Eligible (HSE) Whitney Wildcat team won the Texas Teenage Baseball-Softball Associationstate tournament hosted by Hillsboro Sports Association in Hillsboro July 22-24. Teams from Ballinger,Blooming Grove, Buffalo, Cameron, Gorman, Harker Heights, Hillsboro, Itasca, LaVega, Rice and Wacoalso competed. Whitney defeated four teams in one day of the tournament and earned … Continue reading Wildcats win state tournament
ESD 2 discusses construction delay, new property purchase
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 4, 2022 The Hill County Emergency Services District (ESD) 2 Board of Commissioners met in a regular session Thursday, July 21, and reviewed progress on the district’s new headquarters and ambulance station in Hillsboro. Colby Grady of Salt Ridge Properties told the board that his crews should have the facility at … Continue reading ESD 2 discusses construction delay, new property purchase
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Council appoints interim police chief, Barker now serving as acting mayor
Editor: Shannon Cottongame July 28, 2022 Mayor Pro Tem Jerry Barker led the Whitney City Council meeting Monday, July 18, following the departure of former mayor Brad Slaten. Barker plans to serve in the role until the next city election in May. The Whitney City Council appointed an interim police chief and accepted the resignation … Continue reading Council appoints interim police chief, Barker now serving as acting mayor
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