Filing for local elections open

Filing for numerous local elections in 2022 is now open with some candidates already filed.

Seats are open for a number of significant county-level positions including a seat on the Hill County Commission as well as legislative seats.

Positions in Hill County include District 2 Hill County commissioner, a six-year position held by Diane McLean, county clerk and recorder, a four-year position held by Susan Armstrong, and Hill County sheriff/coroner, a four-year position held by Jamieson T. Ross.

Armstrong said Thursday that, at this point, she is not planning to run for reelection. She sa...