LaVoi wins bid for Hill County commissioner

Showing a strong victory in a traditionally Democratic stronghold, an independent candidate won his bid to be the next Hill County commissioner.

Jeff LaVoi defeated Democrat James "Jim" Catt Jr. with 54.6 percent of the vote, 2,806-2,326.

"I feel like those football players when they score," LaVoi said Tuesday night during his victory speech at Hill County Republican headquarters on 1st Street in Hill County. "I want to thank the Lord. I think the victory's just started, and they'll keep going as we do His will."

LaVoi filed as an independent after members of the Hill County Republican Part...