Whitney News

A Hill County sheriff's deputy shot an elderly man in the chest Tuesday after he physically attacked the deputy when she responded to a call at his home.

In January the grandchildren of Rudy and Linda Matthaei were walking on the beach near their house on Lake Whitney.

The death of a 62-year-old Joshua man was investigated by the Hill County Sheriff's Office Thursday afternoon, February 2. Two Blum men were fishing along Rock Creek south of Blum about 5:30 p.m. when they heard a gunshot.

The sale of animals wrapped up the 2012 Hill County Fair Saturday afternoon, January 28, in the Exhibits Building on the fairgrounds in Hillsboro.

Creative arts and education items went on the auction block Friday night, January 27, in the Exhibits Building at the fair-grounds in Hillsboro.

It's a new look at the county's two lakes as heavy rains last week boosted levels.

Report of a possible intoxicated driver led to the investigation of a wreck and the arrest of the driver.

The exhibits opened to the public Wednesday afternoon, January 25. Assisting with activities are this year's Hill County Fair queen is Brittany Meeks of Bynum, Princess Faith Piveral of Covington and Duchess Elizabeth Charlton of Whitney.

Preparations are underway by the Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce for its upcoming awards dinner.