HCSO issues warning after cat tests positive for rabies

The Hill County Sheriff's Office notified the public of a confirmed rabies case in the Covington area last week.According to Hill County Sheriff Hunter Barnes, his office received a report Thursday, February 5 regarding an individual being bitten by a stray cat on private property in the 1600 block of Farm Road 67. The sheriff … Continue reading HCSO issues warning after cat tests positive for rabies

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