Skipper runs for Bosque Co. commissioner
Steve Skipper has announced his candidacy for Bosque County Precinct 1 Commissioner in the March 2024 Republican Primary.
The 69-year-old conservative Republican candidate was born and raised in Waxahachie. When he was 10, his family moved to Red Oak, and he graduated from Red Oak High School in 1972. He then attended Navarro College in Corsicana.
Skipper’s working life started with Owens Corning Fiberglass in Waxahachie. He has been a welder most of his life, working in road and bridge construction. He started his own business, S&S Welding & Fabrication, in 1995.
“I had this business until 2008 when the slowing economy encouraged me to begin a new career working on natural gas pipelines,” he said.
His experience and knowledge of welding made it possible for him to become a CPWI (Certified Pipeline Welding Inspector) instructor. He also studied DE (Non-Destructive Examination), an X-ray examination procedure used in some inspections.
Since he worked across much of the south, Skipper had to meet the certification requirements for several states, which required continual study to pass the tests required by each state. He continued to work as a CPWI until 2023.
“I have lived in Bosque County for 11 years, and I love my home here in the Hill Country for the same reasons that many of you do. Therefore, I don’t want to see it harmed by uncontrolled growth,” he said. “Progress cannot be stopped, but I would like us to be wise in choosing what kind of progress we encourage in Bosque County. I also want to be a good steward of taxpayer dollars.”
He added, “I look forward to listening to your concerns and your input as I work as your commissioner to bring about the best future for our county.”
Nevil seeks constable spot in March
Kyle Nevil has announced his candidacy for Hill County Precinct 1 constable in the March Republican primary.
Nevil is a 30-year law enforcement veteran with a vast amount of experience. He is also an honorably discharged Marine Corps veteran and served in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.
Nevil spent 25 years with the Collin County Sheriff’s Office, serving as a detention officer, detention sergeant, patrol deputy, patrol supervisor, warrant deputy and investigations sergeant during his career there. He retired honorably after a distinguished career.
He then began working as an investigator for the Hill County Sheriff’s Office, where he was ultimately promoted to patrol lieutenant before honorably retiring.
He then went to work for the Whitney Police Department as an administrative sergeant and was later promoted to chief of police, which is his current position.
Nevil has been endorsed by current Precinct 1 Constable John Miller, Precinct 4 Constable Kevin Cordell and Chief Deputy Constable Kyle Cox.
“If elected, I will work for the citizens of Hill County,” Nevil said. “I am the right choice for Hill County, and I appreciate your support. I am asking you to vote for me for Hill County constable, Precinct 1.”
More information is available on the Kyle Nevil for Constable page on Facebook.
Richardson runs for Pct. 1 commissioner
Michael Richardson has formally announced his candidacy for Hill County commissioner Precinct 1 in the March 2024 Republican Primary.
With nearly three decades of residency in Lake Whitney’s Precinct 1, Richardson brings a wealth of experience and community commitment. He holds an Associate of Applied Science degree from TSTC and spent 12 years in law enforcement as a detention officer before transitioning to a marker manager role, emphasizing exceptional customer service over the past six years.
Richardson, who resides in Whitney with his son, Braedon, is actively involved in the community as a board member for the Tin Building Theatre and frequently participates in downtown Whitney events and theatrical productions.
Richardson said that his main goal is to serve the citizens of Precinct 1 and to work with all elected officials in a positive manner. His top priority is making sure the citizens’ voices of Precinct 1 are heard, by fielding all calls personally and maintaining an open-door policy.
“It is widely known that if an area grows faster than the infrastructure can manage, it will require greater expense to catch up than if manageable growth had been addressed initially,” he said.
Richardson said that he will be a staunch advocate for enhancing public services, road infrastructure and fostering economic growth, especially on the county level. “Managing the growth trajectory to preserve our way of life; keeping the community safe by properly funding public safety and ensuring strong county commissioner leadership,” he said.
If elected, Richardson plans on hosting quarterly meetings with the citizens to maintain transparency and keep the citizens up to date on projects for Precinct 1. “The citizens deserve to have elected officials who will listen and make decisions based upon how it will affect the community they serve,” he said.
“I humbly ask for your vote in the upcoming election and would love to serve you as your next local, friendly commissioner,” he said.
Richardson is hosting a public meet and greet Saturday, February 17, from 3-5 p.m. at Mulligans inside White Bluff Resort.
Holt runs for commissioner in Bosque Co.
Chad Holt, a 56-year-old local resident, is running for Bosque County commissioner, Precinct 3 with the campaign promise that “Service to the community is first priority.”
Holt was born in Pasadena, Texas and raised in Nacogdoches before becoming a Bosque County resident in 2008 along his wife, Barbara, two daughters and a grandson. “We also have three dogs, four horses, two donkeys, a herd of cattle and a bunch of cats,” he said.
Holt is a 1992 Texas A&M University graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Animal Science. He has worked as business development manager for Midcontinent Livestock Supplements since 2011.
“I have worked as a ranch hand cowboy most of my life, as well as in feed sales and as a farrier since 1992,” he said.
Holt is also the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for “Chad Holt & The Chizlers.”
“My father was the head of jazz studies at Stephen F. Austin University. As a result, I was around a lot of music, drama and art as a kid,” he explained. “I have really enjoyed the work I have done with the Bosque Arts Center.”
Holt stated: “I believe I have the skill set to do this job better than the incumbent. I believe I have innovative ideas that will benefit the constituency and the county for years to come. I will bring strong customer service and communication skills to the job. I will be actively involved in strategic planning in the budget process with the aim to make Precinct 3 a better place to live by asking and addressing difficult questions.”
As commissioner, Holt says that he will take office with the mindset of “Service to the community is first priority,” and work to improve efficiency of spending and the quality of roads in all parts of the precinct.
“I will be fiscally responsible and use county resources as efficiently as possible while looking for innovative solutions to issues that affect constituents,”
he said. “And I will focus on the regulation of wind and solar farms that currently impact Bosque County.”
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