A shootout with authorities ended in the death of a male subject north of Hillsboro Monday, November 24. The Hill County Sheriff's Office reported that deputies were conducting a welfare check on an individual in the 400 block of HCR 4243 when a man armed with a handgun confronted them at the door. The individual … Continue reading Man dies after shootout with HCSO deputies
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Commissioners approve HCSO vehicle purchases
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
HCSO mourns passing of former sheriff
Sheriff Brent Button The Hill County Sheriff's Office has announced the death of retired Hill County Sheriff V. Brent Button, who passed away Saturday, September 20, at the age of 82 in Hillsboro. Sheriff Button began his service as a Hill County sheriff's deputy in 1978 under former Sheriff Ray Pettit. He began serving as … Continue reading HCSO mourns passing of former sheriff
HCSO to launch public information app
The Hill County Commissioners Court heard from Sheriff Hunter Barnes about a public information portal that is expected to go live in Hill County in the coming weeks during a regular meeting held Tuesday, September 23. Sheriff Barnes presented information about the SheriffApp, which Barnes said will be accessible from any smart phone and will … Continue reading HCSO to launch public information app
HCSO warns of ongoing local scam
The Hill County Sheriff's Office is warning the public about an ongoing scam that is targeting Hill County residents. HCSO reported that scammers are contacting people by phone claiming to be deputies. They tell the person that they have missed a federal court subpoena and need to sign papers or pay a fine to avoid … Continue reading HCSO warns of ongoing local scam
Court hears update on HCSO budget
The Hill County Commissioners Court discussed upcoming budget amendments that will be needed to address issues that the new administration has discovered at the sheriff's office during a meeting held Tuesday, January 28. One issue Sheriff Hunter Barnes presented to the court involved a past-due bill for Leads Online, a law enforcement database subscription that … Continue reading Court hears update on HCSO budget
New sheriff’s office administration includes familiar faces in Hill County
Sheriff Hunter Barnes is pictured with his deputies after taking office January 1. The new administrative team has previous experience working for the Hill County Sheriff's Office, and most of the HCSO deputies and staff will continue working for the new sheriff. When Hill County Sheriff Hunter Barnes and his administrative team walked into the … Continue reading New sheriff’s office administration includes familiar faces in Hill County
Scammers target area residents
Recently, the Hill County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) and Hill County Judge Justin Lewis reported that scammers have been targeting Hill County residents. Both HCSO and Judge Lewis have been impersonated through mail and by phone by unknown individuals in attempts to collect money under false pretenses. The sheriff's office announced Tuesday, July 30, that it … Continue reading Scammers target area residents
Hill County commissioners discuss plan to address comp time liability
Editor: Shannon Cottongame July 21, 2023 In a meeting held Tuesday, July 11, the Hill County Commissioners Court began developing a plan to address compensatory time that County Judge Justin Lewis said has gotten out of control. Lewis explained to the court that County Treasurer Rachel Parker had brought the issue to his attention. “We … Continue reading Hill County commissioners discuss plan to address comp time liability
County to participate in Hillsboro TIRZ
Editor: Shannon Cottongame February 22, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court agreed to participate in the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) established by the City of Hillsboro for the outlet mall property and selected inmate medical services providers during a meeting held Tuesday, February 14. The City of Hillsboro established the TIRZ to support its … Continue reading County to participate in Hillsboro TIRZ
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