The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a special session Thursday, November 13 to canvass the results of the November 4 election. County Clerk Nicole Tanner said that the successful election was a collective effort that involved late nights for county employees as they worked to put an election together with 72 hours notice. The … Continue reading Commissioners canvass Nov. 4 election results
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Commissioners Court hears AgriLife Extension report
The Hill County Commissioners Court heard an update from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension District 8 Administrator Jay Kingston during a meeting held Tuesday, October 28. Kingston thanked the county for its partnership on Extension efforts and provided an overview of the impact of those programs in Hill County. Extension agents Zach Davis and Tyler Mays … Continue reading Commissioners Court hears AgriLife Extension report
Hill County elections administrator terminated days before early voting
Hill County officials were left scrambling to finalize election preparations after the sudden termination of Elections Administrator Aaron Torres Friday, October 17, the final business day before early voting began. Both the Hill County Elections Commission and Hill County Commissioners Court met in emergency sessions Friday morning and voted to terminate Torres, after County Judge … Continue reading Hill County elections administrator terminated days before early voting
Hill Co. commissioners enact 30-day burn ban
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
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 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
Court hears opposition to data center
The Hill County Commissioners Court heard from Abbott residents concerned about a proposed data center during a regular meeting Tuesday, September 9. Texas has seen a rapid increase in data centers, which are large facilities that house computer servers and equipment. John Gerik, John Blaha and Denton Tucker each approached the podium during open forum … Continue reading Court hears opposition to data center
Commissioners finalize county budget, tax rate
The Hill County Commissioners Court voted to approve the tax rate and budget for the coming year after no citizens spoke during a public hearing on the proposals Tuesday, August 26. The approved total combined tax rate for the county is $0.452647 per $100 property valuation, which breaks down to $0.387769 for the general fund … Continue reading Commissioners finalize county budget, tax rate
Court approves increase in indigent healthcare limits
The Hill County Commissioners Court increased the county's indigent healthcare poverty guidelines during a meeting held Tuesday, August 19. Indigent Healthcare Coordinator April Cook recently asked the court to increase income guidelines for the program, which assists extremely low-income residents with basic medical care if they do not qualify for other state or federal assistance … Continue reading Court approves increase in indigent healthcare limits
Commissioners hear additional budget requests
The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a regular session Tuesday, August 12, and heard additional requests as the county's budget work for fiscal year 2026 continues. Indigent Health Care Coordinator April Cook approached the court about increasing income guidelines for the indigent health care program. Currently, Hill County operates at the state-required scale of … Continue reading Commissioners hear additional budget requests
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