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Welcome to Hillsboro, a city brimming with central Texas culture and history.  The City of Hillsboro is recognized as a 2010 Main Street City.  Hillsboro offers small town appeal with intimate shops and cafés in the historic downtown district, while bustling with the growth of larger businesses, outlet shopping, restaurants and hotels along Interstate Highway 35.  Our city values a sense of community while growing through industry, technology and higher learning.  Discover the warmth and charm of Hillsboro, for a weekend of shopping or a lifetime of possibilities.

Burn Ban Lifted for Hill County

The county’s outdoor burn ban was lifted by Hill County Commissioners’ Court Tuesday morning, November 29th. 

The Hill County Genealogical Society will celebrate its 30th Anniversary and the Installation of the 2012 Officers with a dinner meeting Monday evening, February 6th, beginning at 6:oo pm. The event will be held in the Hill College Cafeteria located across from the Texas Heritage Museum on the Hill College Campus on Lamar Drive in Hillsboro. Members and guests will be served from the buffet and the meeting will be held in the Bob Bullock Room. The cost of the meal will be $7.00. Reservations are requested by contacting Cleo Davis at 254-582-3603 or email cleodavis@sbcglobal.net by Wednesday, February 1st.

Mr. Bill Buckner, District 12 Representative for the Texas State Genealogical Society, Inc., will be the Installing Officer. Mr. Buckner is also the Manager of the Genealogical Center of the Waco-McLennan County Library, and has been a very popular guest speaker for HCGS. The incoming officers will be:

Joyce Reid (Woodbury), President

Cleo Davis (Hillsboro), Vice President/Program Chairman

Nancy Davis (Hillsboro), Recording Secretary

Anita Adler (Hillsboro), Corresponding Secretary

Mildred Lee (Cleburne), Treasurer

Juliann Lumpkin (Covington), Quarterly Editor

Dora Nolan and Peggy Fox (Both Hillsboro), Librarian/Researchers

Kathryn Atchison (Rio Vista), Webmaster.

Charter members and former members are invited to join the current members for this event. There will be some special presentations during the program. For those who do not wish to have dinner, the program should begin about 6:45 pm.

Membership runs from January thru December and is $18.00 per person or $25.00 for a family for one year. The HCGS publishes a quarterly, “Hill County Crossroads”, and maintains a Genealogy section in the Hillsboro City Library. The organization meets on the first Monday of every month usually in the meeting room in the Hill County Courthouse Annex located at 126 South Covington Street in Hillsboro.

The Hillsboro Police Department is accepting applications for the 2012 Citizens Police Academy, beginning Thursday, February 16th. The community outreach program gives participants the opportunity to have a better understanding of the role of the police officer and what is required of them. The program allows for open communication between members of the community and law enforcement personnel. The meetings are held at the Police Department Training room, 303 N. Waco Street. The 12 week program meets on Thursday evenings, 6:00 pm until approximately 7:30 pm. Subjects will include patrol operation, building searches, criminal investigations and more. There will be instructors from state and federal law enforcement agencies. Students are asked to ride with a patrol officer during a weekend night shift, giving them a firsthand experience of what an officer may encounter. The academy is open to anyone living or working in the Hillsboro area. Participants will be subject to a background check. For further information and applications, please contact the Hillsboro Police Department’s Public Liaison, Paula Bettis, at 254-582-8406 ext. 20.

The Hillsboro Historic Preservation Commission strives to increase public awareness of the value of historic, cultural and architectural preservation by developing and participating in public education programs. The Commission’s hope is that the public will share its concern that many historic landmarks in the Hillsboro area are in danger of being lost.

There are many notable structures and historic sites within the city that date from the 1850’s through the second half of the twentieth century. Some have received recognition, but many have not. Most are not protected against modification or destruction. Many properties have been lost or altered. You may view an incomplete list of endangered historic sites here.

Everyone is urged to review this list, keeping in mind that there is tremendous financial value in historic and architectural preservation. Tourism is a large contributor to Hillsboro’s economy, and much of its success depends upon the appeal of the unique buildings and houses in the city. Property values remain high when communities take pride in well-preserved neighborhoods.

The Commission encourages everyone to protect history when dealing with property in Hillsboro. The historical or architectural significance may not always be evident, so when in doubt, please notify the Preservation Commission prior to taking any action regarding a building or site.

Plan to attend a meeting of the Commission during the noon hour on the first Thursday of each month. Seeking to spread the word about preservation, representatives of the Commission are available to give presentations to any organization. Additional information may be obtained through the City of Hillsboro’s Community Development Department, located in the City Administration building at 214 East Elm Street. Call 254-582-2119.

The Hillsboro City Council is seeking committed individuals who are dedicated to the well-being of the Hillsboro community to serve on its standing boards, commissions, and committees. In general, it is the City Council’s policy to appoint persons to a maximum of three consecutive full two-year terms on a given body. (Exception-EDC members serve two year terms with no limit on the number of consecutive terms) In addition to the general qualifications listed in the certification, other qualifications may be mandated by statute, City Charter, ordinance, or resolution.

The Boards/Commissions/Committees of interest are:

• Airport Advisory Board
• Hillsboro Economic Development Corporation
• Hillsboro Housing Finance Corporation
• Hillsboro Historic Preservation Commission
• Hillsboro Public Housing Authority Board
• Library Board of Trustees
• Main Street Board
• Parks Advisory Board
• Planning & Zoning Commission
• Substandard Building Commission
• Zoning Board of Adjustment

Applications are available at the City Administration Office. Please submit completed applications to: City Secretary, 214 E. Elm Street/P.O. Box 568, Hillsboro, Texas 76645 no later than December 22, 2011.

Click here for a printer-friendly Board/Commission/Committee Application.   To view a printable copy of Policies and Procedures for Standing Boards, Commissions, and Committees, click here.