Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 21, 2023 Hill County commissioners approved a proclamation declaring September 17-23 Constitution Week in the county during a meeting held Tuesday morning, September 12. The resolution signed by County Judge Justin Lewis encourages the public to commemorate the 236th anniversary of the drafting of the United States Constitution. The annual celebration … Continue reading County issues proclamation marking Constitution Week
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Commissioners seeking proposals for projects
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 7, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court issued an amended request for qualifications from firms capable of handling high-performance design/build projects during a meeting Tuesday, August 29. Earlier in the month, the court approved seeking proposals from companies as the county considers its future needs to accommodate growth. The court’s latest … Continue reading Commissioners seeking proposals for projects
Court hears about Blum, Covington area solar farm
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 22, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a regular session Tuesday, March 14, and heard a presentation from a solar company that is planning a project in the northwestern portion of the county. Midpoint Solar obtained Chapter 313 Value Limitation Agreements with both Blum and Covington school districts prior … Continue reading Court hears about Blum, Covington area solar farm
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Commissioners approve project to improve local radio coverage
Editor: Shannon Cottongame February 1, 2023 Hill County commissioners approved a proposal to improve public safety communications in the northwestern portion of the county during a meeting held Tuesday, January 24. Radio Administrator Chris Jackson told the court that there is still a problem with radio coverage in the Blum area with the county's new … Continue reading Commissioners approve project to improve local radio coverage
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Hill County commissioners enact 30-day burn ban
Editor: Shannon Cottongame November 2, 2022 The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a regular session Tuesday, October 25, and approved a 30-day burn ban in the county. The decision was made amid concerns that dry conditions will quickly return after recent rainfall and as drought conditions persist in the county. With commissioners meeting twice … Continue reading Hill County commissioners enact 30-day burn ban
Commissioners approve texting service for FAQ’s
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 4, 2022 The Hill County Commissioners Court approved a new texting service for the elections office and moved forward with a tax abatement for a solar storage facility in a meeting held Tuesday, July 26. Hill County Elections Administrator Aaron Torres and Jon Myers of TextMyGov presented information about the texting … Continue reading Commissioners approve texting service for FAQ’s
County Commissioners approve sale of annex
Editor: Shannon Cottongame July 28, 2022 The Hill County Commissioners Court approved the sale of the county annex at 200 East Franklin Street during a special meeting held Tuesday, July 19. The court approved a contract with Waco Housing Authority, which plans to purchase the property for $772,000 pending approval by its board of directors. … Continue reading County Commissioners approve sale of annex
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