The Hill County Commissioners Court passed a one-year moratorium on new data center construction in unincorporated areas of the county last week. Precinct 1 Commissioner Jim Holcomb (left) introduced the measure, which gained support from Precinct 2 Commissioner Larry Crumpton (right). County Judge Shane Brassell (center) cast the tie-breaking vote to pass the measure. County … Continue reading Hill County passes first data center moratorium
Tag: County judge
Lewis addresses court after appointment
The Hill County Commissioners Court heard from County Judge Justin Lewis about his transition to district judge and approved subdivision regulations during a special meeting held Tuesday, March 4. Lewis said that he was expecting the Senate to confirm the governor's appointment in the coming days, and he was working to wrap up policy updates … Continue reading Lewis addresses court after appointment
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 issues proclamation marking Constitution Week
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 21, 2023 Hill County commissioners approved a proclamation declaring September 17-23 Constitution Week in the county during a meeting held Tuesday morning, September 12. The resolution signed by County Judge Justin Lewis encourages the public to commemorate the 236th anniversary of the drafting of the United States Constitution. The annual celebration … Continue reading County issues proclamation marking Constitution Week
County judge earns statewide award at 2023 TARC meeting
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 21, 2023 Hill County Judge Justin Lewis was recognized with a statewide award during the Texas Association of Regional Councils (TARC) annual board meeting held in Austin Friday, September 8. Lewis received the Wilbur R. Dunk Regional Leadership Award, which is presented to an elected official in the state each year … Continue reading County judge earns statewide award at 2023 TARC meeting
The Lakelander 