Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 7, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court issued an amended request for qualifications from firms capable of handling high-performance design/build projects during a meeting Tuesday, August 29. Earlier in the month, the court approved seeking proposals from companies as the county considers its future needs to accommodate growth. The court’s latest … Continue reading Commissioners seeking proposals for projects
Tag: Covington Street Annex
County’s updated Covington Street Annex taking shape
Editor: Shannon Cottongame July 13, 2023 Hill County continues work to decrease its footprint and increase efficiency by consolidating and improving offices. Pictured above, the county annex on Covington Street in Hillsboro is being renovated in phases, and the Hill County Tax Office was scheduled to move into its new office space there this week. … Continue reading County’s updated Covington Street Annex taking shape
Commissioners set hearings on solar reinvestment zones
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 8, 2023 The Hill County Commissioners Court scheduled public hearings on the creation of two reinvestment zones for Hill County solar projects during a regular meeting held Tuesday, February 28. Designation of an area as a reinvestment zone is a step that must be taken before the county can provide a … Continue reading Commissioners set hearings on solar reinvestment zones
Hill County continues effort to consolidate, improve facilities
Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 18, 2022 Work is well underway on the Hill County annex on Covington Street in Hillsboro. The building will house some offices that were at the location previously, along with offices relocated from the Franklin Street annex, which has been sold. The Extension Office, currently housed at the location, will be … Continue reading Hill County continues effort to consolidate, improve facilities
County reduces tax breaks offered for energy projects
Editor: Shannon Cottongame April 20, 2022 The Hill County Commissioners Court amended its tax abatement guidelines for green energy projects, approved a contract for renovations to the county's Covington Street annex and heard a presentation from the Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District (PGCD) during a meeting held Tuesday, April 12. During open forum, two Hill County … Continue reading County reduces tax breaks offered for energy projects
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