Reporter: Ellie Mahan June 2, 2022 Stephen Bennett Prescription Pharmacy in Whitney held a retirement party for Stephen Bennett Friday, May 27. Bennett has been a pharmacist at that location for 37 years and is a founder and previous owner of Prescription Pharmacy. Born and raised in Hill County, Bennett said he loves everything about … Continue reading Prescription Pharmacy bids farewell to founder
Tag: Whitney
Crash near Whitney claims 4 lives
Editor: Shannon Cottongame June 2, 2022 A crash in Bosque County near Whitney killed four occupants of a sport-utility vehicle Saturday, May 21. According to Department of Public Safety reports, troopers were called to the scene on Farm Road 56 near Farm Road 2114 in the Laguna Park/Whitney area at 9:20 p.m. Sergeant Ryan Howard … Continue reading Crash near Whitney claims 4 lives
WHS seniors receive LW Garden Club scholarships
Editor: Shannon Cottongame June 1, 2022 Dacey Allen and Amy Ward, Whitney High School graduates, have each received a $1,000 scholarship from the Lake Whitney Garden Club. The scholarships were presented at the Whitney High School Scholarship Program Tuesday, May 24. Dacy Allen Dacey, daughter of Chris Allen of Whitney, will be attending Tarleton State … Continue reading WHS seniors receive LW Garden Club scholarships
Class of 2022 to graduate Friday night
Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 26, 2022 Whitney High School will present diplomas to the Class of 2022 at 7 p.m. Friday night, May 27, at Wildcat Stadium. There are 102 students in this year's senior class. Timothy Baker Valedictorian Graduating as valedictorian is Timothy Lonestar Baker, the son of Tim and Laura Baker. Baker plans … Continue reading Class of 2022 to graduate Friday night
Historic church picking up the pieces after fire
Editor: Shannon Cottongame Photo by: April Sanders May 26, 2022 Pastor Shane Metcalf delivered the message to members of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church and guests during an outdoor service held on the church grounds Sunday, May 22. A week earlier, the historic church was destroyed in a fire that authorities are calling suspicious. Pastor … Continue reading Historic church picking up the pieces after fire
Mayor announces plan to step down, council members take oath of office
Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 26, 2022 Whitney Mayor Brad Slaten announced that he will be relocating and stepping down from his position this summer during a meeting of the Whitney City Council held Monday, May 16. Council members beginning new terms were also sworn in during the meeting, and the council approved annexation requests related … Continue reading Mayor announces plan to step down, council members take oath of office
County working to collect hotel, motel taxes
Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 25, 2022 The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a special session Tuesday, May 17, and approved a software contract to help the county collect hotel occupancy taxes on the growing number of home-based lodging options. The court also discussed negotiations regarding the sale of the county annex on Franklin Street … Continue reading County working to collect hotel, motel taxes
Wildcats finish season in playoff battle
May 26, 2022 The Whitney High School varsity baseball team exited the playoffs Saturday, May 21, after losing to Franklin two games to one in the Class 3-A Regional Quarterfinals in Salado. Game three remained scoreless for the first two innings as pitcher Jaxon Montgomery (pictured) and the Whitney defense found ways to limit the … Continue reading Wildcats finish season in playoff battle
Hill County Shooting Sports team earns District 8 awards
May 26, 2022 The Hill County 4-H Shooting Sports team brought home multiple awards from the recent District 8 Rifle Match. In the light rifle category, the third place junior team included Gage Brassell, Sabastian Sleezer-Robinson, Cameron Oliver and Ari Lujan. Individual award winners included: Gage Brassell, second place, Sabastian Sleezer-Robinson, 10th place. The second … Continue reading Hill County Shooting Sports team earns District 8 awards
New officers welcomed by council
Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 26, 2022 Whitney Police Chief Chris Bentley introduced officers recently welcomed to the police force to the Whitney City Council Monday night, May 16. Pictured (l to r) are: Alex Tillman, Ronnie Agpalza, David Chin, Jessica Castro and Chief Bentley.
The Lakelander 