City water issue should clear up, supervisor says

Written by Don Ratzlaff Tuesday, 21 August 2007 10:28

Hillsboro residents who have encountered incidences of discolored city water over the past few months should be in the clear again, according to the city’s chief water manager.

Morgan Marler, water-treatment plant supervisor, said she is hopeful the issues that have contributed to a yellowish hue to the water have been corrected.

“A few times we’ve had some iron and manganese that has come through the treatment plant and has gotten out into the distribution system before we know...

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Retired couple finds a way to scratch their itch to travel

Written by Don Ratzlaff Tuesday, 21 August 2007 10:22

JoanJerryJostP8172559.jpg Joan and Jerry Jost, who live on West B Street in Hillsboro, were preparing Friday evening to drive these two new nine-passenger buses to Dallas over the weekend. The buses will be repainted and customized for use by the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART).Don Ratzlaff / Free Press . Click image to enlarge.

 

A little more than a year ago, Joan and Jerry Jost looked to their retirement years with a desire to travel around the United States, but didn’t feel...

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New administrator initiates door-to-door contacts

Written by Don Ratzlaff Tuesday, 14 August 2007 10:36

Larry PaineP8132541.jpg Hillsboro City Administrator Larry Paine pauses by one of the the downtown signposts directing visitors to Main Street businesses. Paine says he has been looking up business owners since coming on board July 23 in an effort to get a better feel for the local business
climate and to build a positive working relationship between business and city government. Don Ratzlaff. Free Press. Click image to enlarge

Larry Paine has hit the ground running since he officially began work...

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School board undecided on central facility

Written by Aleen Ratzlaff Tuesday, 14 August 2007 10:29

The Board of Education for Unified School District 410 received the green light to authorize “the offering for sale of general obligation bonds” for three of the four facility improvement projects approved in the bond election.

Superintendent Doug Huxman reported that an agreement had been reached between litigation parties so that bonds for $4.605 million—the “non-Tabor portion” of the election—can be sold.

“This is a very positive step for the district,” Huxman said.

But...

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Residents voice concerns about rain drainage

Written by Don Ratzlaff Tuesday, 14 August 2007 10:26

Concerns about water drain­age problems in residential yards after significant rainfall continued to gather at Hillsboro City Council meetings like...well, water in residential yards after significant rainfall.

Nine residents from the west side of South Wilson Street met with the council during its Aug. 7 meeting to express their frustration with inadequate drainage in their backyards.

This was the third time since June that residents from different areas of town had met with the council...

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