Commissioners approve HCSO vehicle purchases

The Hill County Commissioners Court approved vehicle purchases for the sheriff's office and issued a proclamation recognizing 4-H Week in Hill County during a meeting held Tuesday, September 30. Hill County Sheriff Hunter Barnes presented information to the court showing that his administration has managed to save $717,000 in its budget since taking office this … Continue reading Commissioners approve HCSO vehicle purchases

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

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