Former district judge and current Tenth Court of Appeals Justice Lee Harris is pictured at right conducting Judge Brassell's ceremonial swearing in with Brassell's wife, Lyndsy, and the couple's children in attendance. With Judge Justin Lewis now presiding over the 66th Judicial District Court, it was up to the Hill County Commissioners Court to appoint … Continue reading Brassell appointed county judge
Family members joined Judge Justin Lewis as he was sworn in to serve as judge of the 66th Judicial District Court by Judge Bob McGregor Friday, April 4. In February, the governor appointed Lewis to a term set to expire December 31, 2026, after Judge Lee Harris was appointed to the Tenth Court of Appeals … Continue reading Lewis sworn in as district judge
Editor: Shannon Cottongame October 5, 2023 In a special meeting held Monday night, September 25, the Whitney City Council officially named the city's new police chief and public works supervisor. The council also approved the previously published proposed city budget and tax rate after no comments were made during required public hearings. Kyle Nevil (left), … Continue reading New city leadership
Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 11, 2023 A ceremonial swearing-in ceremony was conducted for county officials at the Hill County Courthouse Tuesday morning, January 3. District Judge Lee Harris swore in elected and appointed officials, and County Judge Justin Lewis swore in the employees of the officials. Beginning new terms were Judge Harris, Judge Lewis, County … Continue reading Hill County officials begin new terms
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