The Hill County Commissioners Court enacted a 30-day burn ban Tuesday, October 14, as dry conditions persisted in the county. Emergency Management Coordinator Chris Jackson told the court that the Keetch-Byram Drought Index had reached 624 as the week began, higher than the 575 that indicates drought conditions. The drought index ranges from 0 to … Continue reading Hill Co. commissioners enact 30-day burn ban
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Hill County under burn ban as Abbott declares disaster
Hill County Judge Justin Lewis announced Tuesday, October 15, that Hill County has been placed under a disaster burn ban. Judge Lewis said that firefighters have responded to at least 32 grass fires in October, and the county’s Keetch-Byram Drought Index has surpassed 575, indicating dry conditions.The county KBDI average as of Sunday, October 20, … Continue reading Hill County under burn ban as Abbott declares disaster
Court rescinds burn ban, approves radio project
The Hill County Commissioners Court rescinded the county's burn ban and approved an upgrade to the public safety communication system at the county jail during a regular meeting held Tuesday, September 10. The court enacted a 90-day ban August 20 as the county's drought index rose to a level that warranted the ban, but County … Continue reading Court rescinds burn ban, approves radio project
Burn ban in place as drought index rises
The Hill County Commissioners Court enacted a 90-day burn ban Tuesday morning, August 20. Commissioners had discussed a possible ban the previous week, but the Keetch–Byram Drought Index (KBDI) was not high enough to warrant a burn ban at that time. At last week's meeting, the KBDI was at 610 in Hill County, higher than … Continue reading Burn ban in place as drought index rises
County receives clean audit, burn ban to remain in place
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 28, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court heard a report on the county audit for the fiscal year that ended in September 2022 during a meeting held Tuesday morning, September 19. Todd Pruitt of Pattillo, Brown & Hill spoke to the court and reported that the county received an unmodified opinion, … Continue reading County receives clean audit, burn ban to remain in place
County approves tax abatement for large solar project near Abbott
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 17, 2023 Road use agreement adds new requirements… The Hill County Commissioners Court approved a tax abatement agreement with Ash Creek Solar for its solar project near Abbott at a regular meeting held Tuesday, August 8. Documents filed with the county show the company planning to lease about 2,800 acres for … Continue reading County approves tax abatement for large solar project near Abbott
County under 90-day burn ban
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 3, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court passed a 90-day burn ban during a regular meeting held Tuesday, July 25. The order states that dry conditions exist in the county and local fire departments are depleting limited resources to protect public health and safety. It further states that dry, windy conditions … Continue reading County under 90-day burn ban
Hill County commissioners enact 30-day burn ban
Editor: Shannon Cottongame November 2, 2022 The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a regular session Tuesday, October 25, and approved a 30-day burn ban in the county. The decision was made amid concerns that dry conditions will quickly return after recent rainfall and as drought conditions persist in the county. With commissioners meeting twice … Continue reading Hill County commissioners enact 30-day burn ban
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Burn bans now in place ahead of 4th
Editor: Shannon Cottongame June 30, 2022 Both Hill and Bosque counties are now under burn bans as drought conditions have intensified and carried over into summer. Area fire departments have been busy responding to grass fire calls recently, as the Texas Forest Service warned of increased wildfire activity. "The dryness we are currently seeing across … Continue reading Burn bans now in place ahead of 4th
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