Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 5, 2022 The Hill County Community Supervision and Corrections Department has presented $1,574 in gift cards to the Hillsboro Interfaith Ministries (HIM) local food pantry and Our Daily Bread Food Bank in Whitney during the year 2021. The Community Supervision and Corrections Department in Hillsboro coordinates the program in conjunction with … Continue reading CSCD program benefits local food banks
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
Wreaths Across America effort a success
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
“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
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