Lake Whitney Farmers Market open Saturdays

The Lake Whitney Farmers Market is operating on Saturdays through September from 8 a.m. to noon. The market is located along South Brazos Street in downtown Whitney. Shoppers can find produce, fresh jams and jellies, baked goods and other items. The market will be held each Saturday, weather permitting. For more information, follow Lake Whitney … Continue reading Lake Whitney Farmers Market open Saturdays

Demolition begins at outlet mall ahead of redevelopment effort

Hillsboro City Manager Megan Henderson and developer Brian Glaser gave brief remarks Friday before city officials and Glaser Retail Partners representatives posed with sledge hammers to mark the beginning of demolition. The demolition will make space for the first new businesses at the mall site. After years of sitting mostly vacant, Hillsboro’s outlet mall is … Continue reading Demolition begins at outlet mall ahead of redevelopment effort

Smith Foundation donates to CASA

Hill County CASA has received funding from the George G. and Alva Hudson Smith Foundation that will support its mission to advocate for children in foster care. Pictured are (l to r): advocate Dana Tipton, board member and advocate Don Rawls, advocate Rhodie Rawls, supervisor Kathy McEwen, advocate Debbie Cole and advocate Greg Hoeppner. The … Continue reading Smith Foundation donates to CASA

Hill Co. Cell Block Museum reopening set for June 14

Local historical artifacts and information stored at the Hill County Cell Block Museum will once again be on display starting June 14. After three years of renovations, the Hill County Cell Block Museum is preparing to reopen to the public Saturday, June 14. A ribbon cutting is planned at 10 a.m., and the museum will … Continue reading Hill Co. Cell Block Museum reopening set for June 14