The Hill County Commissioners Court heard from County Judge Justin Lewis about his transition to district judge and approved subdivision regulations during a special meeting held Tuesday, March 4. Lewis said that he was expecting the Senate to confirm the governor's appointment in the coming days, and he was working to wrap up policy updates … Continue reading Lewis addresses court after appointment
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Hill County under burn ban as Abbott declares disaster
Hill County Judge Justin Lewis announced Tuesday, October 15, that Hill County has been placed under a disaster burn ban. Judge Lewis said that firefighters have responded to at least 32 grass fires in October, and the county’s Keetch-Byram Drought Index has surpassed 575, indicating dry conditions.The county KBDI average as of Sunday, October 20, … Continue reading Hill County under burn ban as Abbott declares disaster
County judge proposes budget, commissioners hold hearings
The Hill County Commissioners Court held budget hearings last week after County Judge Justin Lewis proposed a budget that he said provides tangible benefits to the community while adhering to budgetary principles. The proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1 was filed by the judge Friday, August 2. He worked with Auditor Susan … Continue reading County judge proposes budget, commissioners hold hearings
Scammers target area residents
Recently, the Hill County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) and Hill County Judge Justin Lewis reported that scammers have been targeting Hill County residents. Both HCSO and Judge Lewis have been impersonated through mail and by phone by unknown individuals in attempts to collect money under false pretenses. The sheriff's office announced Tuesday, July 30, that it … Continue reading Scammers target area residents
Texas A&M School of Law honors Hill County judge
Judge Justin Lewis The Alumni Board of Directors of Texas A&M Law has announced that Hill County Judge Justin Lewis is one of seven recipients of the fourth annual Alumni Legacy Awards.Judge Lewis has been awarded the Judge Joe Spurlock II ’60 Alumnus/Alumna of the Year Award. In 2020, the beloved law school professor and … Continue reading Texas A&M School of Law honors Hill County judge
Judge issues plea regarding mental health
The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a regular session Tuesday, May 28, and Hill County Judge Justin Lewis opened and closed the meeting with a plea to Hill County residents struggling with their mental health. The judge said that two Hill County residents died by suicide over the previous weekend, and he asked anyone … Continue reading Judge issues plea regarding mental health
Commissioners ratify disaster declaration
The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a special session Tuesday, May 7, and ratified the disaster declaration issued by County Judge Justin Lewis May 1. The judge issued the declaration after Governor Greg Abbott included Hill County in a disaster declaration at the state level April 30. The declaration cites widespread damage to private … Continue reading Commissioners ratify disaster declaration
Local, state disasters declared after storms
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
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