Hillsboro prepares for The July 4th Late Bloomer parade in our historic residential district. Here’s the map, start times, and last year’s photos

Our annual July 4th Late Bloomer Parade begins Friday morning, 7.4.2025 at 10:00 am in the historic residential district of Hillsboro. Surrounded by shaded beautiful homes, this annual parade does not require registration, and is one of the glorious traditions of Hillsboro. Start getting those decorations, candy, and outfit ideas ready, and JOIN US. Credit:…

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Comprehensive Plan Meeting for Hillsboro Texas Land Use Fiscal Analysis set for June 26th 6-9 pm at City Hall

Hillsboro, Texas The City of Hillsboro’s next public presentation on the city’s comprehensive plan is set for 6:00 p.m. Thursday, June 26 from 6-9 pm, at Historic City Hall – 127 E Elm Street. Planning firm Verdunity will share key results from a land use fiscal analysis to explain the fiscal performance of current development…

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A look at the walkable downtown shops, restaurants, museums and sights in Hillsboro, Texas

As new shops open in downtown Hillsboro, we recently put together a list & map of the walkable areas of the courthouse square – with streets including Covington, Franklin, Elm, and Waco Street. Shops with Clothing, Gifts, Decor, Antiques, Art and Foods:Bond Emporium at Overflow Coffee – Bargain Stop Thrift Shop – Brookshires Grocery –…

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Bond’s Alley Art Festival Marks 60th Anniversary with June 14th 2025 return to Hillsboro, and featured artist George Boutwell

Sourced directly from the Reporter Newspaper website- June 12th Edition. Please visit the Reporter Newspaper website here here, subscribe at this link. The 2025 installment of the Bond’s Alley Art Festival is set for Saturday, June 14, in downtown Hillsboro, with a community picnic scheduled to kick festivities off Friday night, June 13. Friday’s picnic is free to attend,…

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City signs lease, and now has “the Keys” for the Texas Theater Building in Hillsboro, Texas

Sourced directly from the Reporter Newspaper website- June 12th Edition. Please visit the Reporter Newspaper website here here, subscribe at this link. City Manager Megan Henderson is pictured signing a lease for the Texas Theater building Friday, June 6, as the city explores possibilities for the future. The city is leasing the building from its…

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