The City of Hillsboro has announced a schedule for its upcoming "Mallmageddon" event to commemorate the history of Hillsboro's outlet mall and celebrate its upcoming redevelopment. Events will run from Thursday, April 17, through Sunday, April 20. Demolition of the majority of the mall is expected to begin by June as Hillsboro city officials work … Continue reading ‘Mallmageddon’ at outlet mall this weekend
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Outlet mall demolition set ahead of new development
The City of Hillsboro is moving forward with plans to redevelop the outlet mall property and has scheduled demolition of about 75 percent of the current site in May. Hillsboro City Manager Megan Henderson provided an update to the city council during a Tuesday, March 18, meeting. Henderson said that Glaser Retail Partners continues to … Continue reading Outlet mall demolition set ahead of new development
Inaugural Hill County CERT class graduates
The new Hill County Community Emergency Response Team now includes 22 trained members from all walks of life, including educators, nuclear security personnel, marina operators, Red Cross staff, human resources staff, retired first responders and a meteorologist. Members of the inaugural class of the Hill County CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) have concluded a team-combined … Continue reading Inaugural Hill County CERT class graduates
Volunteers continue building beds for kids
Pictured above is a bed built by Sleep in Heavenly Peace volunteers, along with bedding that the volunteers were able to purchase thanks to a grant from the Dorothy Gaines Foundation. The Whitney Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a non-profit organization dedicated to providing beds for children in need, held a community build … Continue reading Volunteers continue building beds for kids
Historical marker unveiled at site of 1919 Hillsboro lynching
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
Services held for former county judge
Kenneth Davis Funeral services were held for former Hill County Judge Kenneth Davis Saturday, January 11, at First Baptist Church in Hillsboro. Davis served as county judge from 1998 until his retirement on December 31, 2006. Prior to that, he was a county commissioner for 19 years, beginning his first term in 1971.Davis was also … Continue reading Services held for former county judge
County fair continues at Hillsboro fairgrounds
Agricultural mechanics projects and creative arts entries began arriving at the fairgrounds Sunday, January 12. See story for more information about the fair. The Hill County Fair continues at the Hillsboro fairgrounds this week and will wrap up with the annual auctions, which support the youth who participate in the fair. The fair kicked off … Continue reading County fair continues at Hillsboro fairgrounds
Hill County Fair begins next week
Hill County youth will display their artistic and agricultural talents once again this year when the Hill County fair gets underway next week. Activity will begin at the Hill County Fairgrounds when ag mechanics projects move in and creative arts check-in is conducted Sunday, January 12. Prior to the events in Hillsboro, a commercial steer … Continue reading Hill County Fair begins next week
CERT training efforts to begin in Hill County
Program Manager Chris Clark is heading up the county's efforts to form a Community Emergency Response Team. A Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) has been formed in Hill County to enhance community preparedness for disasters. The first CERT was created by the City of Los Angeles, California Fire Department in 1985 as a means to … Continue reading CERT training efforts to begin in Hill County
Wildcats hold off Eagles’ late rally for 23-14 win
Jontae Johnson anchored the Wildcats’ offensive attack with another hard-nosed performance on the ground. Johnson guided Whitney down the field in the third quarter to help stretch the lead to 20-0. In a gritty showdown following a loss to Fort Worth Benbrook, the Whitney Wildcats (2-1) emerged victorious with a 23-14 win over their Hill … Continue reading Wildcats hold off Eagles’ late rally for 23-14 win
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