Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 20, 2021 Youth who enjoy the outdoors, shooting or archery are invited to join 4-H Shooting Sports. The program is for young people from eight to 18 and teaches firearm safety and responsibility, all in a safe and fun competitive environment. Shooting Sports offers many disciplines, including rifle, pistol, shotgun, archery … Continue reading 4-H Shooting Sports open to members
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New 10-digit dialing procedures for 254 area code begin Oct. 24
Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 13, 2021 Older medical, security devices may need updating… Those with phone numbers in the 254 area code should get in the habit of dialing 10 digits (area code + telephone number) for all local calls due to a change that takes effect this month. In July of last year, the … Continue reading New 10-digit dialing procedures for 254 area code begin Oct. 24
Aquilla homecoming royalty crowned
Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 13, 2021 Aquilla crowned 2021 Homecoming Queen Bailee Sheddan in a halftime ceremony during the Friday night, October 8, homecoming football game. This year's king was Levi Ihlenfeldt, and also recognized were First Princess Kyndall Huffhines and Second Princess Brynn Rains. dfgdfgd dfgdfgg dfgdfgdfg dsfgdfgdg sdfgdfgdfg dfgdfgdg Don't want to miss … Continue reading Aquilla homecoming royalty crowned
HCSO deputy shoots armed man at Hill County business
Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 13, 2021 The Hill County Sheriff’s Office released information over the weekend regarding a shooting involving a deputy that occurred Saturday, October 9. According to reports, the sheriff's office received a 9-1-1 call at approximately 1:19 a.m. Saturday regarding a man who appeared to be passed out in the driver's seat … Continue reading HCSO deputy shoots armed man at Hill County business
George G. & Alva Hudson Smith Foundation awards 2021 grants
Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 13, 2021 The George G. and Alva Hudson Smith Foundation has announced its grant awards for 2021. The foundation is committing $126,800 to eight organizations across Hill County. In the 27 years of its existence, the foundation has awarded over $2,300,000 to area organizations. This year’s grants were awarded to a … Continue reading George G. & Alva Hudson Smith Foundation awards 2021 grants
Sales tax numbers continueto show strong local economy
Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 13, 2021 October sales tax allocations for both Whitney and Hill County remain above last year's numbers, according to monthly data released by State Comptroller Glenn Hegar last week. Whitney’s October payment came to $61,367.69, up seven percent compared to last October. Looking back at pre-pandemic figures in October 2019, Whitney’s … Continue reading Sales tax numbers continueto show strong local economy
County’s free clinic to be open Saturday
Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 13, 2021 Mission Hillsboro Medical Clinic (MHMC) will see patients Saturday, October 16, during a half-day clinic. Sign-in begins at 6 a.m. To be seen inside the clinic by a doctor and for lab draws, patients must show a COVID vaccination card at the time of sign-in. Phone calls will be … Continue reading County’s free clinic to be open Saturday
Marker to be dedicated at area cemetary
Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 13, 2021 The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has recognized the Covington Cemetery as a significant part of Texas history by awarding it an Official Texas Historical Marker. The designation honors the Covington Cemetery as an important and educational part of local history. A dedication ceremony to commemorate the event will be … Continue reading Marker to be dedicated at area cemetary
Hill County Retired Teachers meeet
Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 13, 2021 Lynn Brown, a retiree from Hewitt, is shown choosing a gift from the door prize basket at the September 28 meeting of Hill County Retired Teachers. Brown was one of four new members to be at the first meeting held since March 2020 when TRTA shut down in-person meetings. … Continue reading Hill County Retired Teachers meeet
COVID numbers still trending down locally
Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 13, 2021 Numbers received at the county level Friday, October 8, show that new cases of COVID-19 continue to be on a downward trend in Hill County. Two-week data shows that between September 23 and October 7, there were 77 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Hill County. Two-week data released … Continue reading COVID numbers still trending down locally
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