Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 5, 2022 Volunteers gathered at Whitney Memorial Park to place wreaths on veterans’ graves as part of this year’s Wreaths Across America effort. Wreaths were also placed at two Hillsboro cemeteries. It was another successful year of honoring veterans nationwide through the Wreaths Across America program. On Saturday, December 18, the … Continue reading Wreaths Across America effort a success
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“Generation Next: Our Turn To Ranch” now registering
Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 5, 2022 The Generation Next: Our Turn to Ranch online course is open for registration. The 12-week program, offered by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, runs from January 24-April 17. The cost is $300, and preregistration is required at https://tx.ag/GenNextOurTurntoRanch. The series is limited to the first 100 registrants. The … Continue reading “Generation Next: Our Turn To Ranch” now registering
BIG Conference, Mid-Tex Farm & Ranch Show set for January 11-12
Editor: Shannon Cottongame The Blackland Income Growth (BIG) and Mid-Tex Farm and Ranch Show will be held at the Extraco Events Center, 4601 Bosque Boulevard in Waco, Tuesday, January 11, and Wednesday, January 12. After a short time being separate events, the BIG Conference and Mid-Tex Farm and Ranch Show will be back together once … Continue reading BIG Conference, Mid-Tex Farm & Ranch Show set for January 11-12
HCSO Investigates Shooting Death Of Man At LW State Park
Editor: Shannon Cottongame The Hill County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting death of a 31-year-old man at Lake Whitney State Park that occurred Wednesday night, December 22. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies responded to a 9-1-1 call at approximately 11:23 p.m. regarding a shooting at a campsite. Units from Whitney Police Department, Whitney … Continue reading HCSO Investigates Shooting Death Of Man At LW State Park
Hill County commissioners approve plan to consolidate voting precincts
Editor: Shannon Cottongame The Hill County Commissioners Court approved the consolidation of voting precincts in the county during a meeting held Tuesday, December 14. The Hill County Elections Commission reviewed the plan and recommended its approval to the court prior to the court's action. Hill County Judge Justin Lewis said that the commission and party … Continue reading Hill County commissioners approve plan to consolidate voting precincts
Whitney ISD receives clean, unmodified opinion in audit
Reporter: Ellie Mahan The Whitney ISD Board of Trustees met Monday, December 13, in a regular session to hear administrator reports and review the district’s audit report. The board heard a summary of the audit from Jaynes, Reitmeier, Boyd and Therrell for the 2020-2021 school year. A representative with JRBT thanked everyone who assisted with … Continue reading Whitney ISD receives clean, unmodified opinion in audit
Most candidates unopposed after primary filing wraps up
Editor: Shannon Cottongame December 22, 2021 The majority of local candidates will be unopposed in next year's election cycle after the filing period ended with mostly uncontested races at the county level Monday, December 13. Most Republican incumbents in Hill County filed to keep their seats, with only County Treasurer Rhonda Burkhart and Precinct 3 … Continue reading Most candidates unopposed after primary filing wraps up
Whitney leaders share their holiday traditions
Reporter: Ellie Mahan December 22, 2021 Brad Slaten, mayor of Whitney and pastor of King Memorial United Methodist Church, said nativity scenes have been a huge part of Christmas for him and his wife Amanda. In addition to the many crèches throughout their home, they have two illuminated nativity displays on the lawn. Rather than … Continue reading Whitney leaders share their holiday traditions
DPS encourages safe driving, holiday enforcement campaign begins December 23
Editor: Shannon Cottongame December 22, 2021 The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is encouraging everyone to end 2021 safely as they head out on the road for the holidays. The Texas Highway Patrol will conduct its annual Christmas and New Year’s holiday traffic enforcement campaigns beginning December 23, looking for people who are speeding, … Continue reading DPS encourages safe driving, holiday enforcement campaign begins December 23
Whitney Middle School students participate in UIL contests
Reporter: Ellie Mahan December 22, 2021 Pictured (l to r) are: front row - Alyssa Ward, Olive Kuykendal, Cimone Green, Taryn Ross, Jada Fulferback row: Abigail Ewing, Olivia Delong, Keira Dingrando, and Allie Griffin. On December 3 and 8, Whitney Middle School students competed in UIL academic contests and placed 7th overall. The results are … Continue reading Whitney Middle School students participate in UIL contests
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