The federal lawsuit filed against Hill County over its now-rescinded data center moratorium remains pending, County Attorney David Holmes said at a Hill County Commissioners Court meeting last week. Following an executive session during the Tuesday, June 9 meeting, Holmes told those in attendance that county officials had hoped rescinding the moratorium would lead to … Continue reading Federal suit moves forward despite county reversal
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County rescinds data center moratorium
The Hill County Commissioners Court unanimously voted to rescind the county's one-year moratorium on new data center construction in a special meeting Thursday, June 4, but other proposals were approved in an effort to rein in large-scale development. The court originally approved the moratorium May 12 amid growing interest in data center development and increasing … Continue reading County rescinds data center moratorium
Pct. 3 commissioner’s resignation accepted
The Hill County Commissioners Court accepted the resignation of Precinct 3 Commissioner Scotty Hawkins during a special meeting Thursday, June 4. Hawkins did not cite a reason for his resignation, and he will continue to have obligations to fulfill until a new commissioner is in place. Hawkins, first elected in 2016, was in the middle … Continue reading Pct. 3 commissioner’s resignation accepted
Developer sues over data center moratorium
A data center developer filed a lawsuit Wednesday, May 27, against Hill County and the three members of the commissioners court who recently voted to enact a one-year data center moratorium. In the lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, RCM Hill, LLC outlined its complaint against the … Continue reading Developer sues over data center moratorium
Pct. 4 commissioner runoff, statewide races decided
The race for Hill County Precinct 4 commissioner ended Tuesday, May 26, with Allan Awtrey defeating David Gelsthorpe in the Republican primary runoff. Awtrey won about 73% of the Precinct 4 vote and will have a clear path to taking office next year with no Democratic challenger in November. He will replace Commissioner Martin Lake, … Continue reading Pct. 4 commissioner runoff, statewide races decided
Precinct 3 commissioner’s resignation on court agenda
The Hill County Commissioners Court will meet in a special session at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, June 4, to discuss the resignation of a commissioner and ongoing data center litigation. The court is expected to accept the resignation of Precinct 3 Commissioner Scotty Hawkins. The commissioner is in the middle of his term, with the Precinct … Continue reading Precinct 3 commissioner’s resignation on court agenda
Court hears moratorium feedback in regular session
The Hill County Commissioners Court met in a regular session Tuesday, May 26, and continued to hear public comment on large-scale development in Hill County prior to discussing regular county business. Several residents spoke during open forum about transparency, public safety and the county’s handling of industrial development projects, particularly ongoing discussions surrounding the data … Continue reading Court hears moratorium feedback in regular session
Hill County passes first data center moratorium
The Hill County Commissioners Court passed a one-year moratorium on new data center construction in unincorporated areas of the county last week. Precinct 1 Commissioner Jim Holcomb (left) introduced the measure, which gained support from Precinct 2 Commissioner Larry Crumpton (right). County Judge Shane Brassell (center) cast the tie-breaking vote to pass the measure. County … Continue reading Hill County passes first data center moratorium
Court considers fire marshal position amid development
The Hill County Commissioners Court discussed the hiring of a county fire marshal and other county business after wrapping up lengthy discussions about a data center moratorium Tuesday, May 12. As the county sees increased interest from developers, commissioners discussed the need for increased monitoring of projects. The issue was first brought up during data … Continue reading Court considers fire marshal position amid development
Primary runoff early voting to begin May 18
Early voting in primary runoff elections will begin Monday, May 18, and continue through Friday, May 22. Election day will be Tuesday, May 26. There will be one local race on the ballot, with Hill County Precinct 4 commissioner candidates Allan Awtrey and David Gelsthorpe back before voters after no candidate received more than 50 … Continue reading Primary runoff early voting to begin May 18
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