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
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
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
HCSO Investigates Shooting Death Of Man At LW State Park
Editor: Shannon Cottongame The Hill County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting death of a 31-year-old man at Lake Whitney State Park that occurred Wednesday night, December 22. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies responded to a 9-1-1 call at approximately 11:23 p.m. regarding a shooting at a campsite. Units from Whitney Police Department, Whitney … Continue reading HCSO Investigates Shooting Death Of Man At LW State Park
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