Governor appoints Lewis to district judge seat

Judge Justin Lewis Governor Greg Abbott announced Tuesday, February 25, that he has appointed Justin Lewis as judge of the 66th Judicial District Court in Hill County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026. It was up to the governor to fill the district judge’s seat after he recently appointed Judge Lee … Continue reading Governor appoints Lewis to district judge seat

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

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

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

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