Sheriff wants security fence at county jail

The Hill County sheriff said he plans to upgrade security at the county detention center after finding a hole in a window at the center.

Sheriff Greg Szudera said he will have a security fence built to keep people away from the building.

Hill County Commissioner Doug Kaercher said the County Commission hasn't received the request yet, but that it seems like a reasonable precaution. The fence is especially needed on the east side, which faces away from the sheriff's office, he said.

"More than likely it's a necessity on that side of the building," he said.

Kaercher said he thinks the fence coul...