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Residents urge Chilton County to act after injuries, threats linked to H Town venue

Chilton County Commission · January 12, 2026
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Summary

Multiple residents told the Chilton County Commission that events at a private venue called H Town have led to serious injuries, repeated threats and community safety concerns; they asked the county to consider closing the venue while noting pending lawsuits and police reports.

Several residents told the Chilton County Commission during public comment that events at a private venue known as H Town have posed ongoing safety risks and that the venue’s owner, identified in comments as Daniel (German) Hidalgo, had threatened attendees and critics.

At the Jan. work session a translator, Jose Luis, spoke on behalf of a mother whose son was injured at an H Town event on July 5, 2025. According to Jose Luis, the son, who was 17 at the time, suffered severe facial and hand injuries after fireworks set off by other attendees…

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