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12 articlesRecent coverage of Hill County from local and regional media.
All-way stop installed at HK Dodgen Loop, Industrial Blvd. intersection in Temple
The Temple Police Department has installed all-way stop signs at the intersection of HK Dodgen Loop and Industrial Boulevard.
Oct 9, 2026Temple City Council announces concept plan before vote to replace historic community center
The City of Temple has announced a new conceptual plan with an idea of the amenities that will go in the proposed new building.
Oct 9, 202645,000 voter registration applications backlogged in Bexar County as state senator demands answers
With early voting less than two weeks away, election workers are racing to process thousands of applications while Sen. José Menéndez seeks answers from the state.
Oct 8, 2026New tech could help Waco firefighters navigate burning buildings, save lives
The Waco Fire Department is testing new augmented reality technology designed to help firefighters navigate burning buildings, locate victims and find escape routes.
Oct 7, 2026Unidos: Waco Police work to break down barriers with Spanish-speaking community
Waco PD’s Unidos program is focused on one goal: building trust. The program brings officers into the community to break down barriers and strengthen relationships.
Oct 6, 2026Killeen Fire Chief James Kubinski among finalists for Grand Prairie fire chief
A national search for Grand Prairie's next fire chief has narrowed to three finalists, including Killeen Fire Chief James Kubinski.
Oct 5, 2026County 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, 2026City 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, 2026Local 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, 2026From Forney to Corpus Christi, inside the Texas cities cracking down on data centers
From Forney to Corpus Christi, inside the Texas cities cracking down on data centers The Real Deal
Sep 8, 2026City 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, 2026Texas Data Center Moratorium: Local Regulation & State Action
Texas Data Center Moratorium: Local Regulation & State Action MultiState
Aug 19, 2026