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Recent coverage of Hill County from local and regional media.

KCEN (Waco NBC)email scam warning

Hillsboro authorities warn community of costly email scam

The Hillsboro Department of Public Safety issued a release outlining the scam and how to avoid becoming a victim.

Oct 28, 2026
The Lakelanderwater utility sale

Proposed HILCO water system sale draws opposition

A proposed sale of HILCO H2O water systems to CSWR-Texas Utility Operating Co. LLC is drawing opposition from local residents concerned about potential water rate increases and the future of servic…

Oct 23, 2026
The Lakelandersales tax revenue

County, city sales tax allocations up sharply

Hill County’s monthly sales tax allocation from the comptroller was up over 258% compared to last September when the monthly list of disbursements was released last week, and the City of Whit…

Oct 23, 2026
The Lakelandertax abatement termination

County tax abatement terminated after solar company cancels plans

The Hill County Commissioners Court voted to terminate the county’s tax abatement agreement with Gransolar Texas Ten for a planned solar project Tuesday, October 13.According to information p…

Oct 23, 2026
The Lakelanderelection

Early voting now underway ahead of November election

Early voting is underway at polling places in Hill and Bosque counties as Texans begin casting ballots in the midterm General Election. Early voting opened Monday and will continue through Friday, …

Oct 23, 2026
The Lakelanderlocal elections

General Election early voting begins Oct. 19

Hill and Bosque County residents will join voters across Texas at the polls beginning Monday, October 19, when early voting opens for the November 3 general election. Voters will decide races rangi…

Oct 15, 2026
The LakelanderCounty governance and industrial development

County Development Services office taking shape

The Hill County Commissioners Court approved the purchase of equipment for the county's newly created Development Services office during a meeting held Tuesday, September 22. The department has consolidated several county duties, including on-site sewage permitting and inspections, subdivision regulation compliance, 9-1-1 addressing, street signs and county garbage cleanup.Development Services Director John Crawson said that…

Oct 1, 2026
The Lakelanderbudget adoption

City Council approves budget, tax rate

The Whitney City Council adopted a city budget and tax rate during a regular meeting held Thursday, September 17. The council adopted the no-new-revenue rate, which represents a decrease in the current city tax rate and comes to $0.5411 per $100 property valuation. That rate will result in $39,922 less property tax revenue for the…

Sep 24, 2026
The Lakelanderpest control and bounty program

Local feral hog workshops to cover control, bounty

To help agriculture producers, landowners and citizens make informed decisions concerning abatement and control options, the Hill County AgriLife Extension Office will host four educational programs related to feral hogs. The programs will be held Thursday, October 8; Thursday, October 15; Tuesday, October 20; and Tuesday, November 3, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Hill…

Sep 24, 2026
FOX 44water outage disaster declaration

City of Carl’s Corner declares disaster due to water outage - KWKT

City of Carl’s Corner declares disaster due to water outage KWKT - FOX 44

Aug 24, 2026
MySApopulation growth

This Texas city is booming — and nearly ranks No. 1 in America

This Texas city is booming — and nearly ranks No. 1 in America MySA

Jul 27, 2026
KWTXdata center moratorium litigation

Hill County dropped its data center ban after a $100 million lawsuit. Now the developer has dismissed the case.

Hill County dropped its data center ban after a $100 million lawsuit. Now the developer has dismissed the case. KWTX

Jul 15, 2026