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
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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 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
Department heads present county budget requests
Hill County elected officials and department heads presented funding requests for their departments when the Hill County Commissioners Court held budget workshops Monday, July 21, and Tuesday, July 22. Commissioners heard many of the usual requests for budget adjustments based on increased costs or workloads, but the discussions led to a few broader conversations about … Continue reading Department heads present county budget requests
Court meets amid ongoing budget work
The Hill County Commissioners Court met Tuesday, July 22, to address regular county business in between budget hearings that were held last week. In open forum, Denise Zamora of Whitney spoke to the court about the need to address dumped and stray animals in the county. She said that she no longer supports using taxpayer … Continue reading Court meets amid ongoing budget work
Commissioners accept bid for reconstruction of HCR 1240
An agreement between the City of Whitney and Hill County to reconstruct HCR 1240 was finalized with the Hill County Commissioners Court accepting a bid in a special session last week. The county will contract with JDR Excavation on the project, which will reshape and improve the road to better serve Whitney middle and high … Continue reading Commissioners accept bid for reconstruction of HCR 1240
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