Hill County Sheriff Hunter Barnes and County Judge Shane Brassell (pictured at left) gathered with the local task force before daybreak Tuesday, July 8, as they prepared to depart for Williamson County. Hill and Bosque county residents joined ongoing search efforts last week after the recent flooding that devastated the Texas Hill Country, leading to … Continue reading Hill, Bosque county volunteers join recovery effort after flood
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans of upcoming changes to the state’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program that will eliminate most vehicle safety inspections. House Bill 3297, which was passed by the 88th Legislature and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott in 2023, abolishes the Vehicle Safety Inspection Program for non-commercial vehicles. … Continue reading DPS reminding Texans of 2025 inspection changes
Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 13, 2023 A motorcyclist was killed in a crash that occurred in Covington Saturday, April 1. According to Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Sergeant Ryan Howard, DPS troopers responded to the scene on SH-171 in Covington at approximately 11:30 p.m. "For an unknown reason, a Jeep Wrangler traveling southbound drove … Continue reading Covington man dies in crash involving motorcycle, SUV
Editor: Shannon Cottongame December 22, 2021 The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is encouraging everyone to end 2021 safely as they head out on the road for the holidays. The Texas Highway Patrol will conduct its annual Christmas and New Year’s holiday traffic enforcement campaigns beginning December 23, looking for people who are speeding, … Continue reading DPS encourages safe driving, holiday enforcement campaign begins December 23
Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 13, 2021 The Hill County Sheriff’s Office released information over the weekend regarding a shooting involving a deputy that occurred Saturday, October 9. According to reports, the sheriff's office received a 9-1-1 call at approximately 1:19 a.m. Saturday regarding a man who appeared to be passed out in the driver's seat … Continue reading HCSO deputy shoots armed man at Hill County business
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 25, 2021 With the school year underway for many districts across the state, the Texas Department of Public Safety is reminding the public of steps they can take to keep students and staff members safe. This includes slowing down in school zones, staying off cell phones and being aware at all … Continue reading DPS urges drivers to be cautious this school year
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