Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 6, 2022 State Demographer Dr. Lloyd Potter was the featured speaker when the first annual Go Hillsboro Hill County Summit was held at Hill College Thursday, March 31. Over 70 people attended to hear Dr. Potter discuss demographic characteristics and trends in Hill County, the state and the region. The Texas … Continue reading Hill County Summit focuses on population trends, projections
Tag: Whitney
Whitney man sentenced to 95 years for home invasion
Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 6, 2022 A Hill County District Court jury held a five-day trial beginning Monday, March 21, and found defendant Josephus Demetrius Garrett guilty on two counts of burglary of a habitation. The jury then assessed his punishment at 95 years in prison in one case and 15 years in prison for … Continue reading Whitney man sentenced to 95 years for home invasion
Vietnam veterans service held
Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 6, 2022 The auxiliary of Lake Whitney Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 12176 held services and activities to mark National Vietnam War Veterans Day on Tuesday, March 29. As part of the day’s events, a Vietnam Veterans Day Service was held at Whitney Veterans Memorial Park Tuesday afternoon. VFW Post … Continue reading Vietnam veterans service held
Blum schools considering four-day week
Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 6, 2022 Blum Independent School District is surveying parents on the possibility of implementing a four-day school week. Superintendent Jeff Sanders said that the district recently surveyed teachers on the proposal and now wants to see how parents feel. Sanders said that the idea came about as the school considered ways … Continue reading Blum schools considering four-day week
Donations collected at Brookshire’s
Reporter: Ellie Mahan April 6, 2022 Pictured is Tracy Wilder, president of VFW Post 12176 Auxilliary, with Jason Beardon, store director of Brookshire's in Whitney. The auxiliary of VFW Post 12176 is partnering with Brookshire’s to collect water, Gatorade and non-perishable snack foods for local volunteer fire departments, including Whitney, Lakeview, 2604, White Bluff, Blum, … Continue reading Donations collected at Brookshire’s
Unemployment rates down slightly in February
Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 6, 2022 Hill County's unemployment rate fell to 4.2 percent in February, down slightly from January's rate of 4.4 percent and down significantly from last February's rate of 6 percent. Data released by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) recently showed that there were 16,457 employed individuals in the county in February … Continue reading Unemployment rates down slightly in February
Donation benefits food bank program
Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 6, 2022 Our Daily Bread Food Bank Director Connie Stahl recently accepted a check from The Women's Guild of Our Savior Lutheran Church. The Lake Whitney Ministerial Alliance expressed appreciation for the donation, which will be used to support the Children's Summer Snack Bag Program. This ministry provides food for children … Continue reading Donation benefits food bank program
LW food bank reopens doors to public
Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 6, 2022 Our Daily Bread Food Bank will reopen to allow clients to come inside the building beginning Monday, April 4. When you arrive, park your car in the parking spaces out front and come inside to sign in. Clients are asked to try and bring identification for everyone in the … Continue reading LW food bank reopens doors to public
Negotiations underway for large Buc-ee’s in Hillsboro
Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 6, 2022 Plans for a Buc-ee’s travel center in Hillsboro were discussed in a public meeting for the first time Monday night, March 28, as the company submitted requests to the city’s Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission. Buc-ee’s Hillsboro, LLC is seeking exceptions to the city’s sign ordinance to accommodate its … Continue reading Negotiations underway for large Buc-ee’s in Hillsboro
LW Chamber welcomes The Hall Closet
Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 6, 2022 Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for The Hall Closet, located at 120 West Washington Avenue in downtown Whitney. The Hall Closet is a resale store offering clothing, home decor, furniture, purses, shoes and jewelry. Pictured is owner Kim Clark Hall with Kathleen Taylor, Stacey … Continue reading LW Chamber welcomes The Hall Closet
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