Fire devastes Hill’s family home Subhead
Community offers support for rebuilding
News Staff Thu, 03/27/2025 – 14:25 Image
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Cherished family photos, wedding dresses, and invaluable heirloom jewelry are now lost beneath the smoldering ruins of the Hill residence, which was destroyed by fire on March 23rd
Cherished family photos, wedding dresses, and invaluable heirloom jewelry are now lost beneath the smoldering ruins of the Hill residence, which was destroyed by fire on March 23rd
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Dr. Hill of Cuero Regional and Janie Hill, proprietor of Bahnhof Café, are amazed at the community’s outpour of support and appreciate the generosity.
Dr. Hill of Cuero Regional and Janie Hill, proprietor of Bahnhof Café, are amazed at the community’s outpour of support and appreciate the generosity.
Dr. David Hill and his wife, Janie, achieved their dream of living in the country many years ago when they settled in Cuero with their three children: Dana, Ryan, and Corey. But on March 23, around 11:30 p.m., Janie let the dogs out and spotted a fire. Soon, they were rushing into the night, fleeing their home barefoot and disoriented.
Unfortunately, despite the efforts of firefighters, the home burned down in the night.
Among the smoldering ruins were the remains of cherished family photos, wedding dresses, and invaluable heirloom jewelry. All now reduced to cinders. In the aftermath, Janie mourns the loss of so many irreplaceable items and wistfully wishes she had gone back to save more from the fire. Surprisingly, Dr. Hill’s workshop survived…