Members of Bragg Williams' extended family helped unveil a Texas Historical Marker on the southwest corner of the Hill County Courthouse lawn last week. Williams was burned at the stake at the site after a mob removed him from the county jail in 1919. Sheri Hemrick photo The Hill County Historical Commission hosted a Texas … Continue reading Historical marker unveiled at site of 1919 Hillsboro lynching
The Hill County Historical Commission will hold its final meeting of the year Thursday, December 7, in the meeting room of Still Smokin' BBQ on Interstate 35 in Abbott. The presentation will begin at approximately 6 p.m., when Abbott historian Margaret McKown will present a program on the history of the town. All interested individuals … Continue reading Historical Commission to meet Thurs.
Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 18, 2022 Work is well underway on the Hill County annex on Covington Street in Hillsboro. The building will house some offices that were at the location previously, along with offices relocated from the Franklin Street annex, which has been sold. The Extension Office, currently housed at the location, will be … Continue reading Hill County continues effort to consolidate, improve facilities
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