Commission votes to advertise for Extension Agent positions

The Hill County Commission at it’s weekly business meeting Thursday voted 2-1 to begin advertising for two extension agent positions after considering making one a half-time position.

Hill County Extension Agent Jasmine Carbajal left her position earlier in the year and Extension Agent Tom Allen recently announced his own departure at the end of the year, leaving the department without its central county positions.

Allen said he supported the continuation of both full-time positions and said he thinks Carbajal’s contributions are worth continuing.

“Jasmine made some really good connections in...