Editor: Shannon Cottongame July 28, 2022 The Hill County Commissioners Court approved the sale of the county annex at 200 East Franklin Street during a special meeting held Tuesday, July 19. The court approved a contract with Waco Housing Authority, which plans to purchase the property for $772,000 pending approval by its board of directors. … Continue reading County Commissioners approve sale of annex
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Our Savior Lutheran donates to Isaiah’s Place
Editor: Shannon Cottongame July 28, 2022 The Ladies Guild of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Whitney recently presented a check to Isaiah's Place in the amount of $500 after Isaiah's Place hosted a luncheon for the ladies. The funds were raised from the group’s annual garage sale. The donation will support the Isaiah’s Place mission … Continue reading Our Savior Lutheran donates to Isaiah’s Place
Thom Hanson re-elected to committee
Editor: Shannon Cottongame July 27, 2022 Hill County Democratic Party Chair Thom Hanson has been re-elected to the Senate District 22 State Democratic Executive Committee for a two-year term. The Texas Democratic Party held its state convention in Dallas July 14-16. Hanson said that he thanks the delegates for placing their confidence in him. "I … Continue reading Thom Hanson re-elected to committee
Sleepy Hollow tickets on sale
Lake Whitney Arts’ summer Children’s Theatre production of "Sleepy Hollow" opens Friday, August 5. Children have been busy rehearsing their lines and preparing to take the stage opening night. Show times are 7 p.m. Friday, August 5, Saturday, August 6, Friday, August 12, and Saturday, August 13. Matinees are scheduled at 2 p.m. Sunday, August … Continue reading Sleepy Hollow tickets on sale
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County retail study to help identify, recruit businesses
Editor: Shannon Cottongame July 21, 2022 The Hill County Commissioners Court approved a county-wide retail study and recruitment program in conjunction with the City of Hillsboro at a meeting held Tuesday, July 12. The Hillsboro City Council approved the proposal earlier this month, agreeing to put $10,000 toward the effort with the county paying the … Continue reading County retail study to help identify, recruit businesses
WISD transitioning back to charging for school meals
Editor: Shannon Cottongame July 21, 2022 Free/reduced meal apps available… During the pandemic, Congress authorized spending that allowed schools to serve free meals for all students. Those funds are not authorized to continue for the 2022-2023 school year. As a result, Whitney ISD will return to charging for school meals and offering free and reduced-price … Continue reading WISD transitioning back to charging for school meals
Local VFW volunteers launch food ministry
Editor: Shannon Cottongame July 21, 2022 Lake Whitney Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 12176 has partnered with The Wolff Pack’s Feed the Flock ministry, which recently began in the Lake Whitney area. Ministry developer Kellie Wolff said that the effort was born out of love. “We just wanted love to be louder than all … Continue reading Local VFW volunteers launch food ministry
Judge Harris earns Jaworski Fellow Of The Year Award
July 21, 2022 District Judge Lee Harris District Judge Lee Harris, a 1993 graduate of Baylor Law, won the Baylor Law Jaworski Fellow of the Year Award during the Second Annual Jaworski Fellow and Candidate Dinner held recently at the Baylor Club in McLane Stadium in Waco. The award recognized his dedication and service to … Continue reading Judge Harris earns Jaworski Fellow Of The Year Award
WYA team finishes top 5 in the state
July 21, 2022 The Whitney Youth Association 10 and under team finished 6-2 in the playoffs and top five in the 10 and under Texas Teenage State Tournament. The team was the Heart of Texas 10 and under South National Division Winner, and the undefeated 10 and under district three tournament champion. Players on the … Continue reading WYA team finishes top 5 in the state
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