Farmer files for seat on County Commission

A second candidate has entered the race for Hill County commissioner.

Jody Manuel, a farmer and rancher, filed Tuesday as a Republican to run for the spot on the three-person commission that will be up for grabs in November. Hill County Commissioner Pat Conway has said he will not seek re-election.

Manuel is the only Republican to file so far. Two Democrats, Tim Herron and Jeff Lavoi, also have filed.

"It's just a desire to become more involved in the community," Manuel said today of his bid for commissioner. "It's just not something I've had time to do before now."

Manuel, 34, was raised on h...