March 23, 2022 Whitney Order of the Eastern Star #930 Worthy Matron Mildred Larance recently presented Darlene Pelham-Apperson her 50-year certificate and her 50-year pin. Chad Pelham pinned the pin on his mother. Darlene's family and O.E.S members were served cake and a dinner before the presentation. Darlene's father, the late Marvin Neese, was a … Continue reading Eastern Star 50-year pin presented
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New hybrid nursing program to begin June 6 at Hill College
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 23, 2022 Hill College is now offering a hybrid option for its Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) and Paramedic Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Transition programs, which will run from June to May. The first cohort begins June 6, and the application deadline is April 1. The college was recently approved to … Continue reading New hybrid nursing program to begin June 6 at Hill College
American Legion donates to LWMA
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 23, 2022 The American Legion Post 522 of Whitney recently presented a check in the amount of $1,000 to the Lake Whitney Ministerial Alliance’s Joint Committee for Christmas (JCC) fund. Sons of the American Legion Commander Albert Arellano and Linda Arellano are pictured presenting the check to Michele Walker, JCC chairperson. … Continue reading American Legion donates to LWMA
Hill County 4-H Shooting Sports team brings home ribbons
March 23, 2022 The Hill County 4-H Shooting Sports Club proudly represented Hill County recently at the Spring Fever Shoot hosted by Burleson 4-H Shooting Sports. Club members received the following honors in the Senior Division - Camryn Camp, first place in light rifle metallic sight, second place in light rifle any sight, second place … Continue reading Hill County 4-H Shooting Sports team brings home ribbons
WISD board holds March meeting, hears reports from administrators
Reporter: Ellie Mahan March 16, 2022 The Whitney ISD Board of Trustees met Monday, March 7, in a regular session to review monthly district business and hear administrator reports for each campus. Superintendent John McCullough announced that the district will use its last bad weather day. Monday, April 18, will be a regular school day … Continue reading WISD board holds March meeting, hears reports from administrators
Missing man’s body found in Lake Whitney
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 16, 2022 John Walter Mauhar The Bosque County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday, March 10, that a body believed to be a man who went missing in January has been recovered from Lake Whitney. Authorities initially asked for the public’s help in January, when 50-year-old John Walter Mauhar of Waco went missing … Continue reading Missing man’s body found in Lake Whitney
Sales tax allocations strong for county, city
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 16, 2022 Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced last week that he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $913.3 million in local sales tax allocations for March, 19.8 percent more than in March 2021. Locally, Hill County's March allocation came to $378,138.16, up 43 percent compared to … Continue reading Sales tax allocations strong for county, city
VFDs urging caution as grass fire calls increase
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 16, 2022 Persistent dry conditions for the past several months have led to an increase in grass fires throughout Hill County and the area, prompting local firefighters to ask residents to refrain from outdoor burning until conditions improve. According to reports from Hill County Emergency Services District 1, area fire departments … Continue reading VFDs urging caution as grass fire calls increase
Family loses home in fire that burns three structures
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 16, 2022 Multiple fire departments responded to three structure fires off of FM 2604 north of Whitney Friday afternoon, March 11. At 2:18 p.m., volunteer fire departments were dispatched to the 100 block of Cedar Hill Drive. Just moments later, firefighters arrived to find a two-story home fully engulfed in flames. … Continue reading Family loses home in fire that burns three structures
State demographer to speak at county summit March 31
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 16, 2022 Dr. Lloyd B. Potter Registration is now open for the first annual Hill County Summit to be held at the Hill College Performing Arts Center on the Hill College campus Thursday, March 31. Local elected county, school and city officials and the public are encouraged to attend and hear … Continue reading State demographer to speak at county summit March 31
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