Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 11, 2021 The number of reported COVID-19 cases continues to climb in Hill County and the state as the delta variant fuels a spike in new cases. While there was little change in the area's vaccination rates over the summer, the latest wave of cases seems to be leading to a … Continue reading COVID-19 cases rising, local vaccination rates up slightly
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Church reopens after last year’s fire
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 11, 2021 One year after a fire destroyed Woodrow Baptist Church near Covington, the congregation is once again worshiping on site after rebuilding the church. Services had been held at First Baptist Church activity center in Blum since the fire in July of last year. The first service in the new … Continue reading Church reopens after last year’s fire
Texas Through Time now presenting special exhibit
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 11, 2021 The citizens of Hill County and beyond are invited to come see the new special exhibit “Return to Laramidia,” brought to the area by Texas Through Time fossil museum in Hillsboro. Laramidia was an island that existed during the late Cretaceous period. The island was formed when the western … Continue reading Texas Through Time now presenting special exhibit
Salvation Army offers energy bill assistance
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 11, 2021 The Hill County Salvation Army is notifying the public that it can now help some residents with their TXU Energy bills. Most people who are eligible to receive benefits may be granted up to $300 annually to assist with TXU Energy bills. For more information, contact the Hill County … Continue reading Salvation Army offers energy bill assistance
Lake Whitney Chamber holds dual celebration
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 11, 2021 Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce recently held an open house for HomeLand Realty, located at 803 South Colorado Street, in conjunction with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Younger Construction, located at the same location. Present for the dual celebration were Lori Tims, Greg and Karen Younger, Gail Bunch, Darron Bunch, … Continue reading Lake Whitney Chamber holds dual celebration
Salvation Army now collecting school supplies
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 11, 2021 A Hill County school supply drive associated with the national Stuff The Bus campaign was held by The Salvation Army and Walmart of Hillsboro from Friday, August 6, through Sunday, August 8. Those who missed the drive are still invited to donate to the effort. Walmart and the Hill … Continue reading Salvation Army now collecting school supplies
County requests return of COVID-19 testing site with new cases rising
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 4, 2021 Hill County Judge Justin Lewis reported last week that he has requested that the state once again provide funding for COVID-19 testing as the numbers continue to rise. “Currently, there is not a place in Hill County to get tested without a doctor’s order. We anticipate doing the testing … Continue reading County requests return of COVID-19 testing site with new cases rising
Longtime Whitney ag teacher inducted into state association’s Hall of Fame
Lauren Girsh nominated her grandfather Chester Booth to be inducted into the Texas Agriculture Teachers Association Hall of Fame. Booth has contributed to the education of Whitney's youth for many years. Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 4, 2021 For his many years of dedication and service to the agricultural education community, Chester Booth was inducted into … Continue reading Longtime Whitney ag teacher inducted into state association’s Hall of Fame
Commissioners Court hears updates, approves contracts
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 4, 2021 The Hill County Commissioners Court heard updates about county projects and approved several agreements in a meeting held Tuesday, July 27. In commissioners’ updates, Precinct 1 Commissioner Andy Montgomery reported that his crew is working on FEMA projects, patching potholes, cutting back trees and installing culverts. Precinct 2 Commissioner … Continue reading Commissioners Court hears updates, approves contracts
Pratt honored by area cattle raisers Assn.
Hill County District Attorney Mark Pratt (right) was recognized as the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association’s prosecutor of the year at the recent Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo. The association selected Pratt for his efforts in prosecuting livestock and agricultural crimes. Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 4, 2021 The Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association … Continue reading Pratt honored by area cattle raisers Assn.
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