Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 25, 2022 A missing person case culminated in the discovery of a body in Hill County Thursday, May 19. According to reports, the Hill County Sheriff’s Office received a call the previous night from a Union Pacific Railroad employee about a vehicle along the railroad tracks but well off of the … Continue reading Missing man’s body found in Hill County
Tag: Whitney
Whitney ISD to offer free summer meals
Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 26, 2022 This summer, Whitney Intermediate School will connect children 18 and younger and enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years old with healthy, no-cost summer meals. Meals will be served at the intermediate school beginning May 31 through June 30. Breakfast will be from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., and … Continue reading Whitney ISD to offer free summer meals
Duncan family honored at WHS banquet
Reporter: Ellie Mahan May 26, 2022 Pictured (l to r): Tennis Coach Greg Davis, tennis player Amy Ward, Ann Duncan, tennis player Laney Beam, tennis player Macy McKinney, tennis player Donna Guille, Jim Duncan and Tom Duncan. For their years of dedication to the Whitney tennis team, Jim, Ann and Tom Duncan were presented a … Continue reading Duncan family honored at WHS banquet
WHS senior signs with college
Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 25, 2022 Whitney High School senior Dalton Wooten recently signed with Mission Tech Prep Academy in Killeen to play football. Pictured in the front row are Dalton and his parents, Christina Mehaffey and Shawn Wooten. At back are (l to r) Athletic Director/Head Football Coach Mark Byrd and Coach Bo Johnson.
WMS holds Special Olympics Send Off
Reporter: Ellie Mahan May 26, 2022 Whitney Middle School students lined the hallway to cheer on special education students as they left for a Special Olympics Track Meet in Blum Friday, May 20. The cheerleaders led a cheer as the students walked through a handmade sign. Other students also made signs to support their favorite … Continue reading WMS holds Special Olympics Send Off
Hill Regional acquires MRI machine
Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 26, 2022 Pictured is Melissa Kennemmer, R.T. with Hill Regional Hospital’s new MRI equipment. The truck/trailer unit is set up outside the hospital's admissions and registration area on Jane Lane in Hillsboro. Friday the 13th was a lucky day for Hill Regional Hospital, as that is when its new Magnetic Resonance … Continue reading Hill Regional acquires MRI machine
Cell Block Museum board works toward reopening
Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 26, 2022 The Hill County Cell Block Museum’s new board of directors was recently installed as work continues to prepare the building to reopen. Board members pictured (l to r) include: front row - Brooke Thompson, Gabby Smith, Rosemary Smith, Barbara Robinson, Brenda White (secretary) and Margaret McKown (vice president); back … Continue reading Cell Block Museum board works toward reopening
Board discusses Baker Field plans, hears presentation on police force
Reporter: Ellie Mahan May 19, 2022 In a regular meeting of the Whitney ISD Board of Trustees held Monday, May 9, the board discussed the demolition of facilities at Baker Field, heard a presentation on the possibility of a school police force and congratulated the German Club and Royelles Drill Team for their accomplishments. In … Continue reading Board discusses Baker Field plans, hears presentation on police force
WHS Baseball Team: Area Champs
Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 19, 2022 The Whitney High School varsity baseball team shot it out with Academy in the Class 3A UIL baseball playoffs last week and advanced to the regional round. Whitney lost to Academy 6-2 in game one of a best-of-three game series played Thursday, May 12, in Lake Belton. The Wildcats … Continue reading WHS Baseball Team: Area Champs
WISD athletic director plans to step down
Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 18, 2022 Mark Byrd Whitney Independent School District Athletic Director (AD) Mark Byrd announced Monday, May 9, that he will step down from his position.“I just felt it was time for change and I’m letting God lead this plan,” Byrd said. In a statement to The Lakelander, the coach said, “I … Continue reading WISD athletic director plans to step down
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