The Hill County Commissioners Court approved vehicle purchases for the sheriff's office and issued a proclamation recognizing 4-H Week in Hill County during a meeting held Tuesday, September 30. Hill County Sheriff Hunter Barnes presented information to the court showing that his administration has managed to save $717,000 in its budget since taking office this … Continue reading Commissioners approve HCSO vehicle purchases
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FFA Wildlife team members compete at state level
May 10, 2023 Seven Whitney FFA students recently competed in the state wildlife contest in Amarillo, with one team competing in the 4-H division and one team competing in the FFA division. Both advanced from the regional contest. The 4-H team placed second at regionals and was one of eight teams statewide that advanced to … Continue reading FFA Wildlife team members compete at state level
Teen competes in rifle world championship
Reporter: Ellie Mahan November 2, 2022 Camryn Camp competes in the 2022 World Championship for Rifle and Pistol, in the 21 and younger category. Camryn Camp, a 16-year-old from Peoria, recently competed in the 2022 World Championship for Rifle and Pistol in Cairo, Egypt. When Camryn found out that she would be traveling to Egypt … Continue reading Teen competes in rifle world championship
Commissioners hear annual Extension Service update
Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 6, 2022 The Hill County Commissioners Court heard its annual presentation from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and reviewed other county business in a meeting held Tuesday, September 27. District 8 Extension Administrator Dr. Donald Kelm of Stephenville presented information to the court about efforts across the 21-county district and … Continue reading Commissioners hear annual Extension Service update
Blum grad plans to help veterans through therapeutic horsemanship
Reporter: Ellie Mahan June 16, 2022 Stormie Swinburne Recent Blum graduate Stormie Swinburne was ecstatic the first time she put on her leather jacket with patches that read “All American Quarter Horse Congress Reserve Champion.” The hours of training with her horse Doc paid off when she earned the congress jacket by winning reserve champion … Continue reading Blum grad plans to help veterans through therapeutic horsemanship
Shooting Sports teams bring home trophies
March 9, 2022 The Hill County 4-H Shooting Sports teams traveled to Georgetown Sunday, February 27, to participate in the Wilco Shooting Sports third annual "Fun Shoot." Hill County 4-H competed with eight three-man teams, including one adult/coach team. Hill County's youth were talented enough to bring home four trophies, including first through third places … Continue reading Shooting Sports teams bring home trophies
17-year-old Aquilla student has “big dreams in a small town”
Reporter: Ellie Mahan November 10, 2021 The little girl who grew up hot gluing clothing together to make dresses and filming home movies with her little sister had a passion for fashion, modeling and acting that continued over the years. Little did she know, that passion would lead her to attend New York Fashion Week … Continue reading 17-year-old Aquilla student has “big dreams in a small town”
4-H Shooting Sports open to members
Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 20, 2021 Youth who enjoy the outdoors, shooting or archery are invited to join 4-H Shooting Sports. The program is for young people from eight to 18 and teaches firearm safety and responsibility, all in a safe and fun competitive environment. Shooting Sports offers many disciplines, including rifle, pistol, shotgun, archery … Continue reading 4-H Shooting Sports open to members
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