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
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
Hillsboro Arts League will hold a fund-raising Sidewalk Sale Friday, September 20, and Saturday, September 21, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Scout Hut, 915 Corsicana Highway in Hillsboro. To donate items to the sale, bring them by the Scout Hut Tuesday, September 17, through Thursday, September 19, between 5 and 7 p.m. … Continue reading Arts League sidewalk sale September 20
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced last week that he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for August, 0.3% less than in August 2023. Hill County's net payment this period was $398,358, up 5.47% from August of last year. Year to date, the county's allocations … Continue reading State comptroller distributes monthly sales tax revenue
Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas, in collaboration with the Hillsboro Economic Development Corporation and the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce, is hosting the Hill County Hiring Fair Thursday, August 8, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Historic City Hall in Hillsboro. Over 25 local businesses are set to participate, offering hundreds of job … Continue reading Hill County Hiring Fair Thursday
Disasters were declared by state and local officials after heavy rainfall that began Friday, April 26, caused flooding throughout the area. Governor Greg Abbott declared a disaster in 29 counties, including Hill County, Tuesday, April 30. On Thursday, May 2, he expanded that to include another 59 at-risk counties, including Bosque. "For Texans in at-risk … Continue reading Local, state disasters declared after storms
The Hill County Jail is back in compliance with minimum jail standards after a recent re-inspection conducted by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS). According to a letter delivered to Hill County Sheriff Rodney Watson from TCJS Executive Director Brandon Wood earlier this month, all deficiencies have been corrected, and the jail was issued … Continue reading Jail receives Certificate of Compliance
The third annual Hill County Summit, hosted by the Go Hillsboro organization, will feature world-renowned economist Dr. M. Ray Perryman of Waco. His topic will be "Navigating Growth: The Economic Forecast." The free event is scheduled for noon Thursday, April 25, at the Hill College Vara Martin Daniel Performing Arts Center in Hillsboro. A light … Continue reading Dr. Ray Perryman to speak at Hill Co. Summit April 25
Registration is now underway for the Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce Spring Scramble golf tournament to be held Saturday, April 20, at Hillsboro Country Club. Entry fee is $300 per team of four or $75 per person. Tee off will be at 8:30 a.m., and prizes will be awarded for first, fifth and last places, … Continue reading LW Chamber golf tournament now registering
The Hill County Commissioners Court accepted its portion of state grant funds set aside to help law enforcement agencies attract and retain employees during a regular meeting held Tuesday, February 27. The court accepted $350,000 in rural law enforcement grant funds made possible by Senate Bill 22 last year. The legislation set aside $330 million … Continue reading Commissioners accept grant funds
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