The Lakelander Newspaper

11/22/2024

County offices at the Hill County Courthouse and in downtown Hillsboro will be closing at 3 p.m. today due to water being shut off in the downtown area.

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10/24/2024

10/15/2024

Hill County Judge Justin Lewis announced today (October 15) that Hill County has been placed under a disaster burn ban.

Judge Lewis said that firefighters have responded to at least 32 grass fires in October, and the county’s Keetch-Byram Drought Index has surpassed 575, indicating dry conditions.

Governor Greg Abbott included Hill County in a wildfire disaster proclamation this week, citing elevated fire weather conditions that pose an imminent threat of widespread damage.

Lewis said that he consulted with Emergency Services District 1 prior to issuing the ban, and fire officials agreed that it was needed.

The judge’s emergency burn ban will be in effect until the commissioners court holds its regular meeting next Tuesday (October 22) and discusses a burn ban.

10/15/2024

Update 10/22/24: Burn Ban Extended

10/15/24: A Disaster Burn Ban has been put into effect immediately for Hill County. All outdoor burning is prohibited. A copy of the order will be placed in the comments.

10/12/2024

National Night Out at Whitney City Park!

09/16/2024

On Monday and Tuesday, you may notice some law enforcement vehicles at the First Baptist Church. Whitney PD and some local law enforcement agencies will be training on active shooter response procedures.
Just like over the weekend at the school this is just more training for local law enforcement.
Please tell your friends and neighbors this is only for training.

09/13/2024

You may notice some law enforcement vehicles at the Whitney ISD administration building this weekend. Whitney PD and some local law enforcement agencies will be training on active shooter response procedures.
Please tell your friends and neighbors this is only for training.