Reporter: Ellie Mahan December 22, 2021 John Bass and James Fletcher John Bass and James Fletcher, both Whitney residents, won the Oklahoma Civilian Marksmanship Program Vintage Sniper Match, with a record-breaking score. Bass said that he began shooting guns about seven or eight years ago, and his partner Fletcher triggered his interest in the hobby. … Continue reading Whitney team wins vintage sniper match, breaks record
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Incumbents, new candidates file for spots on March primary ballot
Editor: Shannon Cottongame December 15, 2021 The filing deadline for candidates seeking a spot on March Republican and Democratic primary ballots was Monday, December 13. There will be many familiar names in the 2022 election cycle with local incumbents filing to keep their seats. The names of any candidates filing just before the deadline will … Continue reading Incumbents, new candidates file for spots on March primary ballot
Wildcats earn district honors
Editor: Shannon Cottongame December 15, 2021 Whitney High School varsity football players earned multiple honors when post-season announcements were made recently. Senior Orrin Green was recognized as special teams player of the year for District 7-3A, and other Wildcats received first and second team All-District recognition, honorable mention and academic honors. Pictured are (l to … Continue reading Wildcats earn district honors
Volunteers Fire Departments respond to structure fire
Editor: Shannon Cottongame December 15, 2021 Multiple local fire departments responded to a fire that destroyed a couple's home in Whitney Tuesday night, December 7. Firefighters were dispatched to the 100 block of Hillside Drive off of FM 1713 at approximately 7:14 p.m. after the fire was reported. The home was reported to be a … Continue reading Volunteers Fire Departments respond to structure fire
Comptroller releases sales tax allocations
Editor: Shannon Cottongame December 15, 2021 Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced last week that he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $936 million in local sales tax allocations for December, 18.4 percent more than in December 2020. Locally, Whitney's allocation came to $58,353.13, up eight percent from last December. So … Continue reading Comptroller releases sales tax allocations
Hill County Salvation Army lends helping hand to neighbors in need
Reporter: Ellie Mahan December 15, 2021 Owners and employees from Overflow Coffee Co. volunteered for the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign. To volunteer, call Carol Westbrook at 254-707-1401. To find out other ways to help the Salvation Army, contact Carol to set up an appointment in the office at 108 North Colorado Street in Whitney. … Continue reading Hill County Salvation Army lends helping hand to neighbors in need
Arrest made in Laguna Park robbery plot
Editor: Shannon Cottongame December 15, 2021 The Bosque County Sheriff's Office announced last week that the second suspect in the robbery of a Laguna Park convenience store has been taken into custody. Carlos Brown Maeso was located and arrested by the McLennan County Sheriff's Office Thursday, December 9, according to Sheriff Trace Hendricks. He was … Continue reading Arrest made in Laguna Park robbery plot
Peoples Bank donates to Isaiah’s Place
Editor: Shannon Cottongame December 15, 2021 Peoples Bank participated in Giving Tuesday by presenting donations to several local non-profit organizations, including Isaiah's Place of Whitney. Pictured is Isaiah's Place Executive Director Diane Frederickson accepting a $1,000 donation. The announcement was made by Larry Allen, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of … Continue reading Peoples Bank donates to Isaiah’s Place
Hill County Extension Office welcomes new FCH agent
Editor: Shannon Cottongame December 15, 2021 Rachel Esquivel The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is welcoming Rachel Esquivel, the new Family and Community Health (FCH) agent for Hill County. Esquivel is from Penelope and has been in Hill County most of her life, moving away to attend college at Texas A&M University in College Station. … Continue reading Hill County Extension Office welcomes new FCH agent
Mission Hillsboro Medical Clinic to see patients Saturday morning
Editor: Shannon Cottongame December 15, 2021 Mission Hillsboro Medical Clinic, located at 120 East Franklin Street in Hillsboro, will be open Saturday, December 18. Registration begins at 6 a.m. This is a half-day clinic, and the number to be seen will be limited. All patients are required to wear a mask that covers the nose … Continue reading Mission Hillsboro Medical Clinic to see patients Saturday morning
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