County, PGCD team up on groundwater certifications

Editor: Shannon Cottongame June 21, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court approved an agreement with Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District (PGCD) that will help the county manage water resources and new subdivisions in a meeting held Tuesday, June 13. Hill County Judge Justin Lewis said that the county is in the process of revising its subdivision … Continue reading County, PGCD team up on groundwater certifications

Public hearings planned on solar reinvestment zones

Editor: Shannon Cottongame June 1, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a regular session Tuesday, May 23, and set public hearings on the creation of reinvestment zones for two more solar projects. The court scheduled the hearings for Tuesday, June 27, during the regular meeting that will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the … Continue reading Public hearings planned on solar reinvestment zones

Foreign Trade Zone approved for Hill County

Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 3, 2023 Hill County Judge Justin Lewis has been notified that the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) sought for Hill County and all of its incorporated cities has been approved at the federal level. The United States Department of Commerce Foreign Trade Zones Board In Washington, D.C. had the final say on … Continue reading Foreign Trade Zone approved for Hill County

County moves forward with radio project

Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 3, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court discussed unexpected radio system expenses last week as work continues to improve emergency communications in the county. The court also scheduled a public hearing on the creation of a reinvestment zone for a solar company and reviewed other county business during the regular meeting … Continue reading County moves forward with radio project

Commissioners accept bids for supplies, services

Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 6, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a regular session Tuesday, March 28, and accepted its annual list of bids for products and services. Commissioners are required by law to seek bids on any goods or services they plan to spend more than $50,000 on in a year’s time. … Continue reading Commissioners accept bids for supplies, services

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Commissioners set hearings on solar reinvestment zones

Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 8, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court scheduled public hearings on the creation of two reinvestment zones for Hill County solar projects during a regular meeting held Tuesday, February 28. Designation of an area as a reinvestment zone is a step that must be taken before the county can provide a … Continue reading Commissioners set hearings on solar reinvestment zones

New commissioner appointed to serve Hill County Precinct 1

Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 18, 2023 Jim Holcomb (left) was sworn in by Hill County Judge Justin Lewis to begin serving as Precinct 1’s commissioner Wednesday, January 11. Hill County Judge Justin Lewis appointed Jim Holcomb to serve as Precinct 1 commissioner following Andy Montgomery’s resignation and swore him in Wednesday morning, January 11. The … Continue reading New commissioner appointed to serve Hill County Precinct 1

Hill County commissioners meet in final session of ‘22

January 5, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court held its last regular meeting of 2022 Tuesday, December 27. In his comments to the court, Hill County Judge Justin Lewis reported that resumes had been accepted through the previous Thursday from those interested in the Precinct 1 commissioner position. Interviews were expected to be conducted the … Continue reading Hill County commissioners meet in final session of ‘22

County seeking commissioner to fill unexpired term in Pct. 1

Editor: Shannon Cottongame December 21, 2022 The Hill County Commissioners Court accepted the resignation of Precinct 1 Commissioner Andrew Montgomery and discussed its next steps to fill the unexpired term in a regular meeting held Tuesday, December 13. Montgomery announced Thursday, December 8, that he will resign from his position effective December 31. He cited … Continue reading County seeking commissioner to fill unexpired term in Pct. 1