Meals on Wheels is seeking volunteers. Volunteers must be 18 years old, have their own vehicle and pass a background check. For more information, email rachel@mowwaco.org or call 254-752-0316.
Extension canning seminar Oct. 24
The Hill County Extension Office will host an informational seminar covering the ins and outs of canning from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 24. Those interested are asked to RSVP via phone at 254-582-4022 or by email to rachel.esquivel@ag.tamu.edu. There is a $15 registration fee per participant for this event. The seminar will be … Continue reading Extension canning seminar Oct. 24
Republicans to meet Monday
The Hill County Republican Party will meet Monday, October 16 at 7 p.m. at the Lake Whitney Public Library. Attendees will go over the 14 proposed amendments to the state constitution that will be voted on Tuesday, November 7. Details are available at http://www.votetexas.gov. The library is located at 602 East Jefferson Avenue in Whitney.
Woodbury Market Day
The Woodbury Community Center Association will hold a market day Saturday, October 14, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors will be set up inside and outside. Spaces are still available. For more information, call Lana Miller at 254-205-2216 or email her at lanamiller548@gmail.com.
Beekeepers to meet Oct. 17
The Hill County Beekeeper Fellowship will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 17, for a potluck meal and presentation. The program will be "How to conduct a Hive Inspection," with Randy Oakley. The presentation from Oakley Family Apiaries will begin at 6:45 p.m. The meeting will take place at Central Baptist Church, located at 1100 … Continue reading Beekeepers to meet Oct. 17
Gardeners plan tree sale Sat.
In a tree sale set for Saturday, October 14, the Hill County Master Gardener Association will sell fruit trees, shade trees, native trees, fast-growing trees and perennials. The sale will begin at 8 a.m. at the Hillsboro Farmers Market, on the west side of the courthouse square. Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions … Continue reading Gardeners plan tree sale Sat.
Arrests made after fatal shooting
The Hill County Sheriff's Office made three arrests Friday, October 6, after a 46-year-old man was shot and killed near Whitney. According to reports, the sheriff's office received a call at 10:46 a.m. Friday reporting that a man was shot in the 100 block of Bluegrass Street. Upon arrival, authorities found the victim, Cory Shelton, … Continue reading Arrests made after fatal shooting
Two area ISDs call November bond elections
Among the local elections and statewide constitutional amendment proposals on the November 7 ballot will be two bond elections for Hill County schools. Both Aquilla Independent School District (ISD) and Covington ISD have called bond elections next month. Aquilla is asking voters to approve a plan that would include seven new instructional classrooms, a multi-event … Continue reading Two area ISDs call November bond elections
DPS seeks information on fatal hit & run
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking information from the public regarding a fatal hit-and-run incident near Whitney last week. DPS Sergeant Ryan Howard said that the incident may have occurred at or after 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 3 but before 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 4. A pedestrian traveling southbound on Farm Road … Continue reading DPS seeks information on fatal hit & run
Dallas man sentenced for shooting constable
A Dallas man who shot and injured Hill County Precinct 4 Constable Kevin Cordell in May 2021 has been sentenced to 55 years in prison after pleading guilty to the crime.Hector Murillo, now 21, is also facing charges in Dallas and Johnson counties after a multi-county pursuit during which Cordell was shot in the face … Continue reading Dallas man sentenced for shooting constable
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