Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 30, 2022 The Whitney City Council heard reports from department heads and considered several agenda items, including a request for a new city playground, in a meeting held Monday evening, March 21. In his update to the council, Mayor Brad Slaten reported that he attended the Lake Whitney Garden Club meeting … Continue reading Council hears monthly reports, discusses playground request
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Fire department seeks volunteers
Reporter: Ellie Mahan March 30, 2022 The Whitney Fire Department has 12 volunteers and would love to welcome about six more to the team. For information about how to become a volunteer firefighter, call the fire station at 254-694-2444. Other fire departments throughout the area are also facing an increase in calls and a shortage … Continue reading Fire department seeks volunteers
Commissioners enact 30-day county burn ban
Editor: shannon Cottongame March 30, 2022 The Hill County Commissioners Court implemented a 30-day burn ban for unincorporated areas of Hill County and discussed other business during a meeting held Tuesday, March 22. The county has recently had a sharp increase in grass fire calls, although the Keetch-Byram Drought Index, which the Texas Forest Service … Continue reading Commissioners enact 30-day county burn ban
CASA seeks volunteers during Child Abuse Prevention Month
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 30, 2022 April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and CASA of Hill County is raising awareness of the need for more dedicated members of the community to step up and become CASA volunteers, and help end child abuse and neglect, through supporting children and their families. CASA volunteers, or Court … Continue reading CASA seeks volunteers during Child Abuse Prevention Month
Hill County Jail passes inspection
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 30, 2022 The Texas Commission on Jail Standards inspected the Hill County Jail Thursday, March 10, and presented a certificate of compliance to Hill County officials. “This was all possible due to the excellent correctional staff that we have that had to overcome many obstacles and challenges of the past year … Continue reading Hill County Jail passes inspection
The Palms at Lake Whitney welcomed to chamber
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 30, 2022 The Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Friday, March 18, for The Palms at Lake Whitney. The RV resort is located at 5536 FM 933 and has 49 pull-through campsites. They also offer a dog park, community campfire and cabana, along with a laundry facility and … Continue reading The Palms at Lake Whitney welcomed to chamber
ESD 1 Board raising VFD payouts to offset costs
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 30, 2022 The Hill County Emergency Services District (ESD) 1 Board of Commissioners met in regular session Thursday, March 17, and discussed measures to save on fuel costs. Fire departments have been dealing with rising operating costs, plus an uptick in calls for service. The board instructed departments to restrict the … Continue reading ESD 1 Board raising VFD payouts to offset costs
ESD 2 Board hears request, EMS reports
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 30, 2022 The Hill County Emergency Services District (ESD) 2 Board of Commissioners met in a regular session Thursday night, March 17, in Hillsboro. In public comments, Doreen Strickland with Abbott Volunteer Fire Department spoke to the board and asked for an increase in payments to fire departments responding to medical … Continue reading ESD 2 Board hears request, EMS reports
Kidnapping suspect taken into custody
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 30, 2022 The Hill County Sheriff’s Office took a subject into custody on multiple felony charges after a pursuit traveled through three counties Thursday, March 17. Reports indicated that Hill County Sheriff’s Office deputies became involved after receiving reports that a man had kidnapped his ex-girlfriend at gunpoint in Dallas County. … Continue reading Kidnapping suspect taken into custody
Paw Pals receives donation
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 30, 2022 Emilee Miller, the daughter of Kelly Falls, saved $40 that she earned from doing chores and purchased pet food for Hill County Paw Pals’ dogs and cats. Emilee is in the third grade at Hillsboro Elementary School. “Our community is proud of Emilee’s philanthropic spirit,” Paw Pals said in … Continue reading Paw Pals receives donation
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