Reporter: Ellie Mahan March 23, 2022 Whitney Business Alliance President Carol Eubank addresses a group of women gathered for a celebration and leadership event last week. Encouragement, words of wisdom and all things green filled The Place at Lake Whitney Thursday, March 17, when the Whitney Business Alliance turned its regular meeting into a festive … Continue reading Business Alliance recognizes 70+ Whitney area women in business
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Local unemployment rates down from one year ago
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 23, 2022 Data recently released by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) shows that unemployment rates in both Hill and Bosque counties were down in January compared to a year earlier. Hill County's January unemployment rate was reported at 4.4 percent, which is down from the 6.1 percent rate reported in January … Continue reading Local unemployment rates down from one year ago
Whitney PD arrests two for drugs, weapons
March 23, 2022 A Whitney Police Department narcotics investigation culminated in the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of drugs and weapons last week. Whitney Police Chief Chris Bentley said that the investigation was launched with other law enforcement agencies in response to multiple citizen complaints. Officers joined with the Hill County Sheriff’s Office … Continue reading Whitney PD arrests two for drugs, weapons
Powerlifters compete at state
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 23, 2022 Whitney High School athletes competed in the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association state contest in Corpus Christi Thursday, March 17. Alli McCreery placed fourth in state and improved 15 pounds on her total. Vanessa Cruz placed sixth and improved 25 pounds on her total. As a team, the … Continue reading Powerlifters compete at state
GolfPass ranks White Bluff New Course first in state
March 22, 2022 NBC Sports GolfPass has released the results of over 320,000 golf course reviews for 2021, and the new course at White Bluff Resort on Lake Whitney was ranked number one in Texas and number 29 in the nation. The old course at the resort was ranked the second best course in Texas. … Continue reading GolfPass ranks White Bluff New Course first in state
Teen welcomed home from Ukraine
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 23, 2022 Abbott residents lined the streets Thursday night, March 17, to welcome the arrival of Matt and Brittney Hejl’s adoptive son, 16-year-old Andriy, to his new home after they were able to get him out of Ukraine. The Hejls met Andriy in 2015 when they began hosting him for visits … Continue reading Teen welcomed home from Ukraine
Wildcats add district wins
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 23, 2022 The Whitney High School varsity baseball team began the week undefeated in district play after beating Riesel 6-2 at home Tuesday, March 15, and again on the road 11-5 Friday, March 18. The Wildcats (9-3, 3-0) got their first district win against Clifton 10-1 on March 8. The team … Continue reading Wildcats add district wins
Comptroller returns $2 billion to unclaimed property owners
Comptroller Glenn Hegar has returned $2 billion in unclaimed property to its rightful owners since he took office in January 2015, the comptroller’s office announced recently. “I am proud of the commitment this office has made to reuniting unclaimed property with its rightful owners, and that commitment is reflected in this landmark achievement,” Hegar said. … Continue reading Comptroller returns $2 billion to unclaimed property owners
Local activities planned to mark Vietnam Veterans Day
March 23, 2022 The auxiliary of Lake Whitney Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 12176 has announced services and activities to mark National Vietnam War Veterans Day on Tuesday, March 29. The auxiliary will be at Brookshire’s in Whitney from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. March 29, giving cupcakes to all veterans. The auxiliary then … Continue reading Local activities planned to mark Vietnam Veterans Day
Wildflower center experts release annual forecast
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 23, 2022 Texas wildflower season is almost here, and though it might not be a showstopper, University of Texas at Austin’s Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center experts say there will be plenty of reasons to get outside and see the state’s iconic blooms. “I’m expecting a nice display of wildflowers in … Continue reading Wildflower center experts release annual forecast
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