Seventh grade team wins Whitney tournament

Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 12, 2022 The Whitney Middle School Seventh Grade “A” basketball team won the Whitney tournament held Saturday, January 8. Pictured are (l to r): front row - Colt Poore, Fisher Watson, Keegan Estill, Jaxon Landrum, Johnny Ayres and Rylan Smith; back row - Sean Warren, Kade McFadden, Jordan McGill and Leo … Continue reading Seventh grade team wins Whitney tournament

Hillsboro to host human trafficking outreach event

January 12, 2022 The Heart of Texas Human Trafficking Coalition will host “Not In My City: Human Trafficking Outreach” in five Central Texas counties Saturday, January 29. Organizers say that this event will give everyone an opportunity to play an active part in the fight against human trafficking. Locally, the event will begin at 1 … Continue reading Hillsboro to host human trafficking outreach event

Food bank assisted 5,000 people in 2021 with community’s help

Reporter: Ellie Mahan January 5, 2022 Students from Aquilla Independent School District were a few of the many volunteers and donors who helped Our Daily Bread serve those in need in the Lake Whitney area last year. Our Daily Bread, located at 100 Sims Drive in Whitney, provided food for approximately 2,000 families and 5,000 … Continue reading Food bank assisted 5,000 people in 2021 with community’s help

Bosque County sex offender on ‘Most Wanted’ list arrested

Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 5, 2022 Manuel Muniz Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Manuel Muniz, of Morgan, is back in custody following his arrest on December 13. Members of U.S. Border Patrol encountered Muniz at the Del Rio-Acuna Port of Entry. A Crime Stoppers reward will be paid in his arrest. Muniz, 51, was … Continue reading Bosque County sex offender on ‘Most Wanted’ list arrested

Hill County commissioners meet in final 2021 session

Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 5, 2022 The Hill County Commissioners Court considered agenda items related to county construction projects in a meeting held Tuesday, December 28. Commissioners approved a contract with ICE Construction for the new Extension Office that will be constructed at the Hill County Fairgrounds. If the contract is approved by the company, … Continue reading Hill County commissioners meet in final 2021 session

Smith grant funds HVAC system at theater

Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 5, 2022 Lake Whitney Arts Association recently installed a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system thanks to a grant from the George G. and Alva Hudson Smith Foundation. Lake Whitney Arts' patrons and actors alike will benefit from increased efficiency and airflow, including exponentially better cooling under the theater's … Continue reading Smith grant funds HVAC system at theater

Home school program gives back

Reporter: Ellie Mahan January 5, 2021 IP Homeschool Connection, a local Christian-based home school program, contacted the "critters" ladies at White Bluff Chapel to spend a day stuffing stuffed animals that will later be donated to various medical clinics and hospitals. After stuffing toys for charity, the students baked cookies for the Isaiah's Place Christmas … Continue reading Home school program gives back

Texas to allow more time for online registration renewal

Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 5, 2022 A new state law gives Texans additional time to renew their vehicle registration online. House Bill 2152 allows online registration renewals up to 12 months past the expiration date. Previously, Texans could renew expired registrations online up to nine months past the expiration date. Customers who renew late will … Continue reading Texas to allow more time for online registration renewal

County’s test site opening at new location

Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 5, 2022 The free COVID-19 testing facility that has been operated at the Hill County Fairgrounds has moved to a new location and will reopen Thursday, January 6. When the facility opens this week, testing will be offered in a drive-thru format at the former Hillsboro Elementary School site on Jane … Continue reading County’s test site opening at new location

Hill Regional Hospital welcomes new doctor to speciality clinic

January 5, 2022 Hill Regional Hospital is pleased to welcome Dr. David Masel to Hill County, specializing in neurological surgery. Dr. Masel, of Specialty Care Clinics, is board certified in neurosurgery. He has been practicing in the medical field for over 30 years. He is well-versed in complex surgical procedures involving the brain, spinal cord … Continue reading Hill Regional Hospital welcomes new doctor to speciality clinic