Governor Greg Abbott presented Hill County Precinct 4 Constable Kevin Cordell the Star of Texas Award Thursday, September 11. Each September, the governor presents medals to honorees and family members of peace officers, firefighters and emergency first responders who are killed or suffer serious injury in the line of duty. Since the awards began in … Continue reading Governor awards Hill Co. constable
The Texas Legislature's congressional redistricting effort is set to move Hill County out of the 6th District, represented by Jake Ellzey, to the 17th District, currently represented by Pete Sessions. Bosque County is also in District 17 under the new map. The mid-decade redistricting was requested by President Donald Trump, who said that Republicans were … Continue reading New congressional map moves area to District 17
Judge Justin Lewis Governor Greg Abbott announced Tuesday, February 25, that he has appointed Justin Lewis as judge of the 66th Judicial District Court in Hill County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026. It was up to the governor to fill the district judge’s seat after he recently appointed Judge Lee … Continue reading Governor appoints Lewis to district judge seat
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
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