A shootout with authorities ended in the death of a male subject north of Hillsboro Monday, November 24. The Hill County Sheriff's Office reported that deputies were conducting a welfare check on an individual in the 400 block of HCR 4243 when a man armed with a handgun confronted them at the door. The individual … Continue reading Man dies after shootout with HCSO deputies
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HCSO mourns passing of former sheriff
Sheriff Brent Button The Hill County Sheriff's Office has announced the death of retired Hill County Sheriff V. Brent Button, who passed away Saturday, September 20, at the age of 82 in Hillsboro. Sheriff Button began his service as a Hill County sheriff's deputy in 1978 under former Sheriff Ray Pettit. He began serving as … Continue reading HCSO mourns passing of former sheriff
HCSO to launch public information app
The Hill County Commissioners Court heard from Sheriff Hunter Barnes about a public information portal that is expected to go live in Hill County in the coming weeks during a regular meeting held Tuesday, September 23. Sheriff Barnes presented information about the SheriffApp, which Barnes said will be accessible from any smart phone and will … Continue reading HCSO to launch public information app
Suspicious package leads to evacuation of courthouse
The McLennan County Bomb Squad responded to the Hill County Courthouse last week after an individual in an unmarked vehicle left a package on the east steps of the building. The contents were found to be harmless, and authorities said that the delivery was intended for another address. A package delivered to the wrong address … Continue reading Suspicious package leads to evacuation of courthouse
Hill, Bosque county volunteers join recovery effort after flood
Hill County Sheriff Hunter Barnes and County Judge Shane Brassell (pictured at left) gathered with the local task force before daybreak Tuesday, July 8, as they prepared to depart for Williamson County. Hill and Bosque county residents joined ongoing search efforts last week after the recent flooding that devastated the Texas Hill Country, leading to … Continue reading Hill, Bosque county volunteers join recovery effort after flood
HCSO warns of ongoing local scam
The Hill County Sheriff's Office is warning the public about an ongoing scam that is targeting Hill County residents. HCSO reported that scammers are contacting people by phone claiming to be deputies. They tell the person that they have missed a federal court subpoena and need to sign papers or pay a fine to avoid … Continue reading HCSO warns of ongoing local scam
Court hears update on HCSO budget
The Hill County Commissioners Court discussed upcoming budget amendments that will be needed to address issues that the new administration has discovered at the sheriff's office during a meeting held Tuesday, January 28. One issue Sheriff Hunter Barnes presented to the court involved a past-due bill for Leads Online, a law enforcement database subscription that … Continue reading Court hears update on HCSO budget
New sheriff’s office administration includes familiar faces in Hill County
Sheriff Hunter Barnes is pictured with his deputies after taking office January 1. The new administrative team has previous experience working for the Hill County Sheriff's Office, and most of the HCSO deputies and staff will continue working for the new sheriff. When Hill County Sheriff Hunter Barnes and his administrative team walked into the … Continue reading New sheriff’s office administration includes familiar faces in Hill County
New, returning county officials sworn in
Sheriff Hunter Barnes Pct. 1 Constable Kyle Nevil Pct. 2 JP Mark Hammonds New and returning county officials were sworn in to begin their terms as 2025 began last week. New officeholders were sworn in by County Judge Justin Lewis just minutes into the new year Wednesday, January 1. Taking the oath shortly after midnight … Continue reading New, returning county officials sworn in
Court appoints replacement for resigning JP
The Hill County Commissioners Court accepted the upcoming resignation of Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Shane Brassell and appointed his replacement during a regular meeting held Tuesday, December 10. Brassell is leaving his position effective 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, December 31, to begin serving the county as jail captain under Hill County Sheriff-Elect Hunter Barnes. … Continue reading Court appoints replacement for resigning JP
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